Latest articles by Peter Lehner
Can Your Beach Vacation Make You Sick? (Op-Ed)
Opinion As bacteria hit the beach this summer, people are getting sick.
It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Fossil Fuel (Op-Ed)
Opinion Fossil fuel shares are no longer the "safe bet" they once were.
'Green' Jobs are Rising, But Will it Continue? (Op-Ed)
Opinion 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)
Opinion 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)
Opinion 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)
Opinion A loophole in the Clean Water Act may soon, finally, close.
As Milkweed Disappears, Monarchs are Fading Away (Op-Ed)
Opinion The monarch butterfly, once everywhere, is fading from view.
Cold Winters, High Bills, and a Need for Energy Efficiency (Op-Ed)
Opinion With efficiency, energy costs can plummet.
When Winter Kills Power Plants, Clean Energy Can Help Pick Up the Slack (Op-Ed)
Opinion With severe winter storms, impact of alternative energy sources grows clearer.
5 Huge, Efficient Wins for the Environment in 2013 (Op-Ed)
Opinion By saving energy and cutting waste, Americans had an outstanding 2013.
Coffee Farms Falter as the World Heats Up (Op-Ed)
Opinion Coffee growing is not adapting well to a changing climate.
Electric Vehicles Approach Popularity Tipping Point (Op-Ed)
Opinion No longer a phenomenon, electric vehicles accelerate in popularity.
Efficiency is the Energy of the Future, and the Present (Op-Ed)
Opinion 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)
Opinion Decades-old promise to protect California's Drakes Estero stands up in court.
As Superbugs Rise, New Studies Point To Factory Farms (Op-Ed)
Opinion 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)
Opinion 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)
Opinion Improved building codes could save homeowners 20 percent on their energy bills.
