Riverkeeper's David Whiteside: The making of an environmental activist
In first grade, David Whiteside — now 43 and executive director of the Decatur-based nonprofit Tennessee Riverkeeper — was engaged in a class discussion triggered by a Weekly Reader article about pollution.
COMPOSTING 101: HOW TO MAKE SOIL
What if there was an opportunity to be kind to the planet right under our noses? Think for a moment about those bits of the Earth that are left over after they have fed and nourished us? Veggie scraps, coffee grounds, leftover tea-bags, and even dirty napkins (which were once trees!). These pieces of Earth gave us life and enjoyment, and in turn we take them and… throw them in the trash can.
Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories
What is a fish consumption advisory? A fish consumption advisory is a state-issued recommendation on places to limit (or avoid) consumption of certain fish species at specific locations along waterbodies in Alabama.
alabama Action alert: we need your voice by july 30th
The Alabama Environmental Management Commission (AEMC) is asking the public to submit comments regarding the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Director Lance LeFleur’s job performance by July 30th.
Microfibers in Laundry
When we do laundry, clothes made from synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon and rayon, can shed up to millions of microfibers.
A STATE OFFICIAL SAID WHAT ABOUT TENNESSEE RIVERKEERPER’S WORK!?
The public outcry triggered the director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), who took his time to author a column explaining why their manner of operating is beyond reproach, and how (referring to Tennessee Riverkeeper’s legal action in Guntersville) “just filing lawsuits doesn’t get it done.”
Glyphosate, Cancer, and Monsanto’s 120 Years of Deceit
Glyphosate, better known as Bayer-Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, is classified as a probable human carcinogen, and yet, never in history has a chemical been used so pervasively. But how?
PFAS in food packaging
If you’ve eaten takeout or fast food in the last few years, there’s a good chance you got a little something extra with your order – PFAS chemicals
Help Protect lake guntersville
The recent news about Tennessee Riverkeeper fighting sewage pollution in Guntersville, AL has captured a lot of attention, and because of the outcry of support by wonderful people like you - there's already positive momentum in this situation
WHAT IS A WATERKEEPER?
Tennessee Riverkeeper is part of an alliance of over 300 independent Waterkeeper organizations around the world.
Rob Bilott on PFAS Pollution and his new book "Exposure"
The story that inspired Dark Waters, the major motion picture from Focus Features starring Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway, directed by Todd Haynes.
Plastic Microfibers In Clothing and Laundry
When we do laundry, clothes made from synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, and rayon, can shed up to millions of microfibers.
Victory for the Planet: Single-Use Plastic Limited to ‘Request Only’ Status In Southern California
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to establish a local law that would require restaurants and other foodservice businesses to provide takeout and delivery utensils “upon request only.”
DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS: A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT
We’re facing a mask crisis, and this time, it’s not a lack of supply—it’s an overabundance, littering our streets, parks, and oceans in alarming numbers.
microplastics in bottled water
Bottled water contains alarming levels of microplastics which harm wildlife and humans.