Fall 2008
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Space Invader: Water hyacinth clogs a delta canal.
Drinking water for 23 million Californians. Lifeblood of our farm economy. Why it's so vital to save this Sacramento delta.
Features
When it comes to climate, it's five past midnight. Time for the Big Fix.
A remote Scottish island shows the way.
What do garbage and public relations have in common? Take a trip to future world and find out.
At a time when robots build cars, perambulate mars, vacuum homes, and serve drinks, one that lies motionless on a shoreline and takes its own temperature may not seem to have much going for it.
Q & A: Not Just a Band-Aid Crude and Slimy The Gang of Two Germany's Buzzing Gulf MadnessAs a writer, I was paid to produce paper. Now I capture it: liquor store receipts, Staples discount coupons, magazine subscription renewal cards.
Here's what the other books won't tell you: baby's got quite a chemical load to bear.
A Supremely Bad Idea The Plot to Save the Planet Spotlight: Ichthyo
Sometimes the environmental crisis can seem like an endless daytime talk show, all heartache, accusation, and betrayal, with no real surprises.
During this intense campaign season, lots of pressing issues demand our attention, including the war in Iraq and the receding economy.
FIELDWORK: Her Legal Crusade NRDC in the News
The phrase "green jobs" is popular lately among politicians, economists, environmentalists, and even some CEOs, but the term is more than a little vague.
Human/Nature Protecting Us from Nano California's Big Ranch Gets Rescued The Closer's Biggest Role


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