Can Your Beach Vacation Make You Sick? (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner last updated 14 October 22 As bacteria hit the beach this summer, people are getting sick.
The Year in Food (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 24 December 14 This year was a mixed one for the U.S. food supply.
It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Fossil Fuel (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 2 December 14 Fossil fuel shares are no longer the "safe bet" they once were.
As Sharing Grows, Carbon Footprints Shrink (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 2 October 14 Share that cab, save the plant.
'Green' Jobs are Rising, But Will it Continue? (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 11 September 14 Green jobs are booming, but the momentum could crash if the U.S. Congress doesn't shore up support.
7 Easy Ways to Save Water This Summer (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 29 June 14 From toilet tests to pool covers, it's not hard to tweak your home to save water.
Food Additives 'Generally Recognized As Safe" Could Be Anything But (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 25 April 14 Chemical additives in food are a poorly regulated health risk in the U.S. food supply, says NRDC executive director Peter Lehner.
Closing Clean Water Act Loophole Will Protect Drinking Water and Benefit Bathers and Breweries Alike (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 25 March 14 A loophole in the Clean Water Act may soon, finally, close.
As Milkweed Disappears, Monarchs are Fading Away (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 26 February 14 The monarch butterfly, once everywhere, is fading from view.
Cold Winters, High Bills, and a Need for Energy Efficiency (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 18 February 14 With efficiency, energy costs can plummet.
When Winter Kills Power Plants, Clean Energy Can Help Pick Up the Slack (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 25 January 14 With severe winter storms, impact of alternative energy sources grows clearer.
5 Huge, Efficient Wins for the Environment in 2013 (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 4 January 14 By saving energy and cutting waste, Americans had an outstanding 2013.
Coffee Farms Falter as the World Heats Up (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 27 November 13 Coffee growing is not adapting well to a changing climate.
Electric Vehicles Approach Popularity Tipping Point (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 16 November 13 No longer a phenomenon, electric vehicles accelerate in popularity.
Efficiency is the Energy of the Future, and the Present (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 18 October 13 Energy security may come not from new oil wells or wind turbines, but from improved efficiency.
After 40 Years, Promise of Wilderness Protection Stands (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 30 September 13 Decades-old promise to protect California's Drakes Estero stands up in court.
As Superbugs Rise, New Studies Point To Factory Farms (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 24 September 13 New data suggest factory farms are making the "superbug" disease problem worse.
Sell-By Labels Send Edible U.S. Food to the Dump (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 18 September 13 Poorly regulated food labels lead Americans to waste massive amounts of food.
Running the A/C? New Building Codes Could Slash Energy Costs (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 12 September 13 Improved building codes could save homeowners 20 percent on their energy bills.
Building a Drought-Proof Farm (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 28 August 13 In light of sustainable farming techniques, is $17 billion in crop-insurance payouts the best use of taxpayer funds?
Tiny Modems & Routers Can Be Big Energy Hogs (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner published 11 July 13 Your router may be the unknown energy hog in your appliance lineup.
