Joan Melcher < Back to Writers
Joan Melcher is a freelance writer and editor living in Missoula, Mont. Her work ranges from travel magazine articles to stories on breaking research.
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The Locavore’s Dilemma
In planning a diet based on global concerns, sometimes it’s better that there are miles to go before you eat.
Three in Five Human Diseases Have Animal Links
When it comes to human health, we're not the only species out there.
Pond Scum Fuels Starting to Take Flight
Algae grows fast — up to 40 times as fast as many other feedstocks considered for biofuel production. That's one thing making it increasingly attractive to a growing cadre of innovators, researchers, businessmen and venture capitalists who seek the holy grail of a clean energy source.
NASA Affirms Scientist Was Muzzled
Scientists and organizations looking to assure integrity in research and dissemination of findings scored a victory this spring when top NASA climate scientist James E. Hansen's claim of censorship was affirmed by a NASA Inspector General report.
Solar Grand Plans Start Answering Basic Questions
Solar is a great theoretical answer to climate concerns and energy independence. Although some nettlesome questions keep it from becoming a practical solution, skyrocketing oil makes some answers more palatable.