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runoff

EPA Denies Permits for Mountaintop Removal

by Kevin McCann 09.29.2009

Why it matters:
EPA opening its eyes to the ravages of Mountaintop Removal Mining is one of the most important developments in recent history.
Recap:
EcoMatters has been keeping a close eye on all things Mountaintop Removal (MTR), the paleolithic practice of blowing [...]

Eco Hipsters Saying No to Stonewashed Jeans

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 08.04.2009

Why it matters:
While stone-washed jeans are all the rage this year, little do people know what it takes to create this look. It is actually highly toxic and energy intensive to produce soft jeans with that accidentally bleached look.
Recap:
In [...]

You Have to Pay to Play…at the Beach.

by Clay Reed 06.02.2009

Why it matters:
The city does not have adequate funding to treat storm-water runoff, which poses serious environmental and health risks to residents and beach-goers.
Recap:
Los Angeles is in dire need of additional revenue to fund the treatment of storm-water runoff. [...]

Severe Drought in Mali is Threatening the Elephants

by Jennifer Morone 05.27.2009

Why it matters:
The worst drought in 26 years is threatening the last of the Desert Elephants, the northernmost herd in Africa.
Recap:
Water sources are already stressed and droughts have always been a natural occurrence, however, apparently the severity has increased significantly. [...]