News doesn't occur in a vacuum — it affects people, it affects the environment. Each month, we highlight a current event and break it down for you. What does it mean for us? What does it mean for the planet? And why should we care? If you're curious about a specific current event, leave us a note in the comments. We might feature it later!
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The Breakdown Lifestyle The Breakdown: New York’s E-Waste Ban Goes into Effect in 2015 December 25, 2014Half of the country now has e-waste legislation in place.19 -
The Breakdown Lifestyle The Breakdown: NYC Curbside Gardens to Relieve Stress on Waterways November 27, 2014Green infrastructure techniques go beyond beautification and help relieve stress on watersheds caused by storm run-off. -
The Breakdown Home & Garden The Breakdown: Nobel Prize Recognizes LED Technology and Impact October 23, 2014The research of three scientists is now lighting up streets, homes, and screens everywhere. -
The Breakdown Lifestyle The Breakdown: BP Found Grossly Negligent by U.S District Judge September 25, 2014The cleanup of the mess left by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues, four years later. -
The Breakdown Lifestyle The Breakdown: Attack of the Algal Blooms August 28, 2014Toxic blooms of algae are ravaging fresh water across the U.S. -
The Breakdown Home & Garden Environmental News Breakdown: Invasive Beetles Continue to Decimate American Forests July 24, 2014Upsetting the balance of nature can wreak havoc that’s hard to contain. -
The Breakdown Lifestyle Environmental News Breakdown: New Proposal for Cleaning Up America’s Power Plants June 26, 2014The Clean Power Plan would limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants for the first time. -
The Breakdown Lifestyle Environmental News Breakdown: Obama Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Energy May 29, 2014The climate for renewable energy is becoming more and more favorable.