The Endangered Species Act—success or failure?

Dear EarthTalk: Do environmentalists think the Endangered Species Act has been a success or failure with regard to protecting biodiversity in the U.S.? —Ron McKnight, Trenton, NJ While that very question has been a subject of debate already for decades, most environmental advocates...

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Will Mt. St. Helens become a national park?

Dear EarthTalk: What ever happened to the idea of turning Mt. St. Helens into a national park? —Esther Monaghan, Boston, MA Mt. St. Helens, one of the less prominent yet massive peaks of Washington State’s Cascade Range, made history on May 18, 1980 by erupting with the force...

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Genetically engineered…mosquitoes?

Dear EarthTalk: I couldn’t believe my ears: “genetically engineered mosquitoes?” Why on Earth would they be created? And I understand there are plans to release them into the wild? —Marissa Abingdon, Sumter, SC Yes it’s true, genetically engineered mosquitoes,...

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Eucalyptus Dinner with Dr. Ed Bauman

Our first Eucalyptus Dinner Series was very informative and fun. Check out the video and I hope to see you on August 2nd for It's all about raw with Kevin Gianni and Joni Sare. More information here.  

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Green Careers Event Recap

Green Careers Expo 2011 was a huge success with nearly 300 people attending and participating in sessions. Enjoy this video!  

Invitation to Green Careers Expo

Please join us for Eucalyptus Magazine's Green Careers Expo 2011! Friday, April 15th, 2011 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cypress Hotel, 10050 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 Green Careers Expo is a great place to learn about career options in sustainable management, renewable energy, natural...

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From Pink Slip to Green Career

Eucalyptus hosted a presentation for all of our readers who want their greenbacks to come from a green job at Eulipia restaurant in downtown San Jose last week. In addition to promising a personally rewarding career path, the green sector is one of the few job markets that is actually expanding,...

Eating Your Way Around the Garden

I don’t think any of us can miss the latest headlines about growing our own food. Growing our food is good for the planet; it’s good for a lot of reasons. But you may already have a landscaped yard, and little room to create traditional raised beds. Fortunately, many edible plants...

The New Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance & Your Garden

Eucalyptus Magazine welcomes guest blogger Astrid Gaiser