Barry Commoner, a national enviromental leader, died this week. He was 95 years old. Commoner, a professor of Queens College in New York City, and author of many books, was well-known for his precedent-setting studies on dioxin in the environment, incineration and other environmental issues. CHEJ honored Commoner at a reception two years ago. He will be sorely missed, but his environmental legacy lives on.
Who Will Pay For Damages Caused By Wildfires? The Utility Companies or Us?
By Sharon Franklin. As climate change drastically increases the frequency and severity of wildfires, utility companies say they’re facing growing risk for payouts that could