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ENN RSS NewsNordic Countries Claim Four of Top Five Spots in Environmental Sustainability Survey
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The Nordic countries ranked highest in environmental sustainability, a survey released Friday at the World Economic Forum reported.San Francisco Ponders Ecology Tax for Grocery Bags
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San Francisco, which has long prided itself on environmentally friendly policies, is debating whether it should become the first U.S. city to tax grocery bags to encourage recycling. Shrieking Frogs Unnerve Hawaiian Island
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A tiny frog with a huge shriek has invaded the Big Island and won't shut up. Big Island Mayor Harry Kim is looking for $2 million to begin controlling the spread of the nocturnal coqui frog, a beloved native in Puerto Rico but considered an annoying pest in Hawaii since hitching a ride over in shipments of tropical plants around 1990.Indonesia to Replant Mangroves in Tsunami Defense
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Indonesia will replant huge swathes of mangrove forest along its vulnerable coastline to help provide a buffer against possible future tsunamis, the forestry minister said.Blue Bins in, Bags out in Chicago Recycling Experiment
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An experiment in replacing blue bags with blue bins received unanimous approval from a City Council committee Monday.San Francisco Officials Pass Law Mandating Humane Treatment for Backyard Dogs
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In this famously dog-friendly city, dog owners are "pet guardians," the local shelter keeps strays in "apartments" -- and, as of Tuesday, man's best friend is entitled to certain perks.Residents Displaced by Chlorine Gas May Be Kept Away Longer
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Thousands of people evacuated last week when a train crash unleashed deadly chlorine gas might not return home Wednesday, as had been hoped.Small Island Nations Appeal for Help to Deal with Environmental and Economic Woes
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Small island nations need help dealing with environmental and economic woes that are threatening their survival, a senior official said Monday.Florida Homeowner and Island Officials Locked in Turf War over Plastic Lawn
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A homeowner and officials of this wealthy island community are locked in a turf war -- an artificial turf war.EcoVillage Provides Challenge, Support
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When Laura Beck and Greg Pitts realized their marriage was falling apart, one thing was clear: They would work together to maintain a loving, supportive environment for their young son, Ethan. In June 2002, the couple had moved from Austin, Texas, to EcoVillage at Ithaca, an "intentional community" in central New York where environmentally friendly neighbors share space, meals, chores and generally look out for each other.