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Amanda Peterka

My name is Amanda, and I'm a recent grad from Michigan State University. At MSU I was involved in the environmental journalism program and have written for the school's environmental journal and E, The Environmental Magazine. I'm delving into freelancing now, and will spend the summer in NYC as an intern at NYC Parks and Recreation.

It’s World Environment Day. What are you doing to save the planet?

Every June 5th, countries united for World Environment Day. This year’s focus is on climate change. See what some places around the world are doing to raise awareness.

Obama’s Auto Emissions Plan Dependent on Hesitant U.S. Consumers

Obama’s auto emissions standard is a landmark success in improving fuel efficiency. But American consumers haven’t yet bought into the idea of a fuel-efficient car.

White House Memo Not So Smokin’ After All

Last week’s “smoking gun” memo turns out to be not written by the Obama administration and not the evidence against the EPA that conservatives claimed it was.

Recycling Ships the Wrong Way: The Booming Shipbreaking Industry

At the end of the line, old ships are sent to developing countries to be broken down. But the environmental and human consequences are severe.

Glenn Beck Talks Smoking-Gun Memos and the EPA with Sen. John Barrasso

Conservative host Glenn Beck talks global warming, EPA and White-House memos with Republican Sen. John Barrasso.

First Lawsuit Over Ocean Acidification: EPA Ignoring the Problem, Green Group Says

An ocean acidification lawsuit filed Thursday in the state of Washington is the first of its kind.

Health Care Facilities to Get Green Evaluations

The U.S. Green Building Council is unveiling a new system for evaluating health care facilities that is less stringent than normal LEED ratings. Will it work?

Global Warming is Natural…Yeah, Yeah, We’ve Heard it Before

The argument that global warming is natural can be compared to other types of junk-science claims in recent U.S. history.

Obama Rocks Gallup Environmental Poll

A Gallup Poll released yesterday reveals the country is confident in President Barack Obama’s abilities to help the environment.

GOP Leader: Carbon Emissions? What Carbon Emissions?

GOP leader calls the idea that carbon dioxide is harmful to the environment “almost comical.”

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