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The article reports on the suicide of climate activist David Buckel that left those closest to him with grief and anger, and hope for others who share his commitment to environmental causes. It offers a background on the job of Buckel as a professional composter. It shows the struggle of Domingo Morales of Compost Power to maintain the Red Hook compost site in Brooklyn, New York and presents warning from mental health professionals about the risk of climate despair.

The article focuses on the life and career of Kate Coleman, a Bay Area journalist known for her unconventional approach and coverage of countercultural movements. Topics including her early activism and writing career, her contributions to journalism during various phases of the American left, and her controversial investigative reporting that drew attention to issues within movements like the Black Panthers and the environmental movement.

The article focuses on the infiltration of AI-generated content into various aspects of culture, highlighting its impact on scientific research, social media interactions, music, literature, and search engine results, raising concerns about the ethical implications.

The article focuses on an exhibition at Poster House in Manhattan showcasing environmental posters that span decades, illustrating the evolving strategies of the environmental movement in conveying urgent messages about climate change and the need for environmental conservation.

The article focuses on Vietnam's arrest and detention of prominent environmentalists involved in shaping policies related to a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at reducing the country's use of coal, raising concerns about human rights violations and the clampdown on activists.

The article focuses on David Suzuki, a prominent figure in Canada's environmental movement, expressing regret and acknowledging the failure of the movement to change underlying societal assumptions and the behavior of government and business people in addressing environmental issues.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court temporarily lifting a stay on the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a 300-mile pipeline to carry natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia, which has been the subject of legal challenges from environmental groups.

This article presents a photographic essay about representing the concepts of militarism, survivalism, colonialism, existentialism, and environmentalism through fashion. Militarism is represented by Yohji Yamamoto's army fatigue skirt and jacket. Survivalism is represented by Hussein Chalayan's silk dress with gold brocade and piping.

The article offers information on the response of Swiss food giant Nestlé to intense pressure for the food industry to help fight climate change. Topics covered include the company's launch of vegan burgers to ease concerns about the healthiness of read meat and the environmental impact of cattle farming, the call by investors for companies to serve a social purpose, and the skepticism of environmental activists to the promise of Nestlé in becoming sustainable.

Reports that 13 young cranes arrived at the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge on December 12, 2004.

Reports on the proposals for the development of the clam population by environmentalists in Great South Bay of Long Island in New York. Partnership among environmental groups, town and country governments and fishermen; Protection of undeerwater habitats in the bay; Details about the project.

Comments on developments related to environmental protection in the U.S. Decision of U.S. President George W. Bush to open U.S. forest lands to development; Emphasis of the Bush administration on commercialization of natural resources; Call on environmentalist groups to encourage more people to have contact with the outdoors.

Examines the effectiveness of the proposed plan to consider domestic oil drilling on federal lands as an alternative to the country's dependence on foreign oil. Concern by environmentalists of the amount of environmental destruction inherent with oil drilling; Claim by the administration of its inability to proceed with the plan due to the stoppage of the measure by Senate members; Forecast by industry analysts of the low yield and delayed returns of the proposed project; Expectation for domestic oil production to decline rapidly; Confirmation of the inability of the U.S. to reduce its oil dependence.

The article discusses corporate and government efforts to slow deforestation of tropical forests amidst pressure from consumers' and environmentalists' concerns regarding the impact of deforestation on climate change. Topics addressed include regrowth of forests in Costa Rica and in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, as well as efforts to slow deforestation in Indonesia.

The article focuses on the perception of the image of an environmentally conscious African-American. Topics discussed include a national publicity campaign started by comedian Wanda Sykes featuring photos of black people doing fun, nonthreatening stuff and history of the notion of African-Americans existing apart from natural environments.

The article looks into the rise of the left Greens party in Germany and its impact on the state of politics in the country including the position of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Topics discussed are political fragmentation in Germany as a result of the rise of the Greens party, the subversive power of Green lifestyles the party represents, benefits of Germany's tradition of environmentalism for the party, and challenge facing the party in penetrating the Catholic conservative city of Bavaria.

The article reports on steps campuses are taking to be more environmentally friendly. 110 colleges across the country are building structures that meet high energy efficiency standards. Carnegie Mellon has a hall with a living roof and the first green dormitory in the country. Portland State University also has a green dorm that creates little waste. The environmentally friendly living option at the University of South Carolina was so popular, students were required to write an essay to get in.

The article reports the plan of Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markel and her husband Prince Harry, to have no more than two children, as he said in an interview with Jane Goodall, the British primatologist.

An interview with director Paul Schrader about his film "First Reformed," which focuses on the life of Ernst Toller and the Protestant minister's views on the environment, is presented. Schrader describes the personality of Toller and the pastor's relationship with young environmentalists. Schrader discusses the question of the presence or absence of God explored by the film. He also explains the instructions he gave to actor Ethan Hawke on portraying Toller.

The article discusses how early Tea Party organizer and U.S. President Donald Trump's supporter, Debbie Dooley, has crossed partisan groups to support clean and alternative energy. Topics discussed include Dooley's opposition of the tariff imposed by Trump on solar panel imports, her ties with environmentalists and Christine Pelosi who is the daughter of Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi, and her launch of the Green Tea Coalition in support of renewable energy-focused conservatives.

The article discusses an increase in the number of diesel truck drivers in America who update their engines and remove their emissions controls in order to release large clouds of black smoke while driving on the nation's roads, and it mentions how this activity is known as rolling coal. Montrose, Colorado Police Department Sergeant Chris Worthington's efforts to stop drivers from rolling coal are examined, along with juvenile pranks and protests against environmentalism in the U.S.

The article reports on the promise of former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to donate 500 million dollars to the Beyond Carbon campaign aimed at closing every coal-fired power plant in the U.S. and halting the growth of natural gas.

The article reports on the Yellow Vest protests in France due to the announcement of France President Emmanuel Macron regarding its plan to increase taxation and the support of the public towards environmental movement.

The article reports on the plan of the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to cut the funding for conservation projects wherein making rules in favor to business can destroy the private-sector value while cleaning up pollution can unlock value in the private sector.

The article presents an interview with Sarah Kauss, founder of S'well, a marketer of reusable, stainless-steel water bottles, wherein she talks about her company's donation of water bottles for free to 320,000 high school students in New York City in support of the program Bring It that aims to raise environmental consciousness, the company's mission, and how her awareness of environmental concerns started.

The article reports that media mogul and one of the top philanthropists in America Michael R. Bloomberg has adopted a strategy of giving to organizations that seek to bring about change on a local level but serve a broader purpose. It notes that most megadonors like Bloomberg learn as much they can before giving, team up with other groups, and take a long-term approach. Some of Bloomberg's charities include environmental group Sierra Club's Beyond Coal and a road safety initiative in Vietnam.

The article focuses on a decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior to not add the greater sage grouse to the list of endangered species covered by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. According to the article, the government has decided to create a voluntary habitat conservation program in the Western United States. The article also presents criticism of the program from business leaders, researchers, and environmentalists.

The article focuses on the zero-waste lifestyle of Amanda Linder, with an emphasis on her move to her first solo apartment in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, New York City where she avoided using packing materials and other commonly used supplies that are harmful to the environment.

The article discusses disputes within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of California regarding government measures aimed at conserving water amidst a drought that is affecting California. Topics addressed include residents and farmers' resistance to California Governor Jerry Brown's implementation of mandatory restrictions on water usage, as well as environmentalists' concerns regarding endangered species. The area's salmon population and tomato farms are discussed.

The article discusses technology company LG's decision to alter its plans to build a new North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey due to environmentalists and conservationists concerns about the prior plan's impact on the Palisades Interstate Park, which is a U.S. National Natural Landmark. Topics addressed include the reduction of the planned height of the LG building, as well the relationship between progress and preservation.

The article reports on the move of the community leaders in Miami, Florida to let their political leaders know the need to conserve nature and their environmental resources in consideration with the 2015 general elections in the U.S.

The article profiles environmentalist, investor, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore, highlighting his sense of optimism regarding the future for investment in renewable energy sources and clime change mitigation. Topics addressed include Gore's excitement over the possibility of the widespread use of cheaper renewable energy technology, his schedule of delivering presentations on environmentalism and climate change, and reactions to his success in business.

The article discusses a trend of banks opting not to finance mountaintop coal removal projects, noting bank PNC Financial's decision to stop financing coal companies that engage in mountaintop removal. Topics addressed include opposition to mountaintop removal based on environmental concerns, as well as considerations the meaningful impact of a lack of financing in comparison to divestment movements.

The article discusses efforts to raise awareness about the potential detrimental economic impacts of climate change, highlighting the Risky Business Project, a collection of U.S. business and policy leaders focused on preparing for climate change. Topics addressed include the views of Greg Page, executive chairman of food company Carhill; efforts to address a lack of political action on climate change; and the involvement of former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer in the Risky Business Project.

The author discusses the benefits of wildlife and nature conservation areas such as protected forests, marine sanctuaries, and national parks, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of such areas for human beings. Topics addressed include nature conservation areas that provide water resources for large populations of humans, as well as economic and national security benefits of conserved ecosystems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mongolia, and the United States.

The article discusses the Solar Community Initiative, a corporate benefit package offered by companies such as computer company Cisco Systems, conglomerate corporation 3M, and paper company Kimberly-Clark in which employees will be able to lease home solar power systems at discounted rates. Topics addressed include online solar system marketing company Geostellar's role in offering the program, as well as environmentalism amongst employees.

The article offers information on the concert held by a coalition of Nebraskans who united to fight the Keystone XL pipeline project in Neligh on September 27, 2014. It mentions that the concert was held at a farmland were 26 acres of corn were harvested early to prepare the site for the concert. It discusses the decision of top judges in the state to heard the arguments of landowners who challenges the approval of the state to the said project.

The article discusses the People's Climate March, a collective demonstration held in New York City in which demonstrators advocated for political and social action to address climate change. Topics addressed include widespread participation in the march from a diverse array of demonstrators, as well as a United Nations (U.N.) summit meeting on climate change.

The article discusses opposition to efforts to reopen a gold mine owned by gold miner Tim Callaway in Nevada City, California, highlighting residents' concerns regarding the environmental impact of the mine. Topics addressed include concerns regarding the mine's potential impact on the area's water supply, as well as the San Juan Ridge Taxpayers Association's opposition to mining.

The article focuses on China's greening campaign that has come under fire as a study published suggested that the project's successes were overstated, country has spent over $100 billion in efforts to replant trees and grow new forests, and the authorities mistook shrubs for forests.

The article discusses outdoor apparel company Patagonia's commitment to business practices and products that emphasize environmental sustainability as of July 31, 2014. Topics addressed include a Patagonia wetsuit made out of Yulex rubber derived from guayule plants rather than petroleum, Patagonia's status as a benefit (B) corporation that factors the company's social and environmental responsibilities along with shareholder profit, and the environmental attitudes of surfers.

The article discusses efforts by environmentalist student activists at Swarthmore College to force the school to divest its endowment from the coal mining industry as of May 16, 2014. Topics addressed include Swarthmore administrators' and board members' resistance to the calls for divestment, the impact of Stanford University's decision to divest from the coal industry, as well as the views of Swarthmore student Kate Aronoff.

The article discusses Canadian oil companies' attempts to develop pipelines that could ship oil from Canadian oil sands fields to Asia and other parts of the world as of May 13, 2014, highlighting opposition to the development of the pipelines. Topics addressed include opposition to the pipelines from Native Canadian and environmentalist groups, as well as oil company Enbridge's proposal for the Northern Gateway pipeline.

The article discusses controversy surrounding environmental activist Majora Carter's support of grocery delivery service FreshDirect's attempts to establish operations in the South Bronx, New York City. Topics addressed include her past environmental activism in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, her consulting firm The Majora Carter Group, and her reputation as an environmentalist and community advocate.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in July 12, 2016 issue such as "G.M.O. Myths Spread," by Amy Harmon and "Inconvenient Indeed," by John Schwartz.

The article offers information on a program at American software company Microsoft wherein business units are charged an internal tax by the firm based on their energy usage, with the money going into a common fund that invests in environmental sustainability projects.

The article reports on the growing popularity of EcoMom parties, which are gatherings of mothers that focus on environmental initiatives. Some of the topics discussed at the meetings include preparing waste free school lunches, lobbying for green building codes, teaching ways that one can find locally grown food, reminding mothers not to idle the car when picking up children from school, and other issues centering around the green movement.

The article focuses on the Slow Design movement, an offshoot of the Slow Foods movement which urges consumers to use local ingredients harvested and prepared in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Natalie Chanin, whose company Alabama Chanin sells handsewn garments is cited as an example of Slow Design in action.