Stories by Tara Lohan

Tara Lohan, a senior editor at AlterNet, has just launched the new project Hitting Home, chronicling extreme energy extraction. She is the editor of two books on the global water crisis, including most recently, Water Matters: Why We Need to Act Now to Save Our Most Critical Resource. Follow her on Twitter @TaraLohan. subscribe to Tara Lohan's feed

Peter Gleick: How We Can Avoid a World Without Water

Posted on: Feb 19, 2009, Source: The Nation

With droughts from California to China threatening food production, one man has the solution we need to head off a global crisis.

Don't Get Duped Like Obama: Here're the Top 5 Myths About Coal

Posted on: Feb 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The coal industry has spent millions trying to fool the American public, Congress and the president. Here's how to beat the hype.

Forget Flowers -- Here's the Best V-Day Gift You Can Give

Posted on: Feb 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Turn a Hallmark holiday into an opportunity to a give a gift with real meaning and impact.

This Is Bad: We're Heading for 'Water Bankruptcy'

Posted on: Feb 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

From California to the Himalayas, things are looking bad.

Is the American Southwest Running Dry?

Posted on: Jan 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Filmmaker Jim Thebaut talks about the precarious future of the Southwest and the call for a national water plan.

Obama on the Precipice: The Ten Worst Things He Could Do When He Takes Over

Posted on: Jan 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

What will Obama do, and how could he screw it up, given the fact that pretty much everything is riding on him getting things right the first time?

TVA Responsible for Yet Another Toxic Coal-Related Spill

Posted on: Jan 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

So, now is it time for clean energy?

It's Vilsack: Obama Picks Pro-GMO and Pro-Biofuels Ag Secretary

Posted on: Dec 17, 2008, Source: AlterNet

There are ample reasons to be alarmed. Here are a few.

9 Christmas Gifts You Can Give to Your Mother ... Earth

Posted on: Dec 16, 2008, Source: AlterNet

"Green" gifts guides abound, but if you really want to do something good this holiday season, put Mother Earth at the top of your list.

UN Takes on the Most Important Human Rights Issue: Water

Posted on: Dec 16, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Help make history by signing Article 31 to make clean water a human right for all.

Bush's Worst Midnight Regulation Yet

Posted on: Dec 4, 2008, Source: AlterNet

This latest assault is on clean water and it may be Bush's worst one yet.

Finding the Best, Local Food Near You Just Got Easier

Posted on: Nov 14, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The Eat Well Guide is the best new online tool for foodies, farmers and anyone who cares about sustainable eating.

Environment Scores a Big Win as Bottled Water Sales Fall

Posted on: Nov 10, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The campaign against bottled water companies is paying off.

Voters Reject Water Privatization

Posted on: Nov 5, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The people of Akron came up big against corporate control of the commons.

Van Jones: How We Can Lead Our Country Out of Crisis

Posted on: Oct 22, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Van Jones talks about a new vision for America in which progressives go from protest to governance.

Bottled Water Industry on the Defensive with Bogus Attack Campaign

Posted on: Oct 21, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The bottled water industry is feeling the pressure from discerning consumers who aren't buying their hype any more.

Palin Used Exxon, Oil Industry-Funded Scientists for Global Warming Study

Posted on: Oct 1, 2008, Source: AlterNet

No wonder her science is a little fuzzy.

FLOW: The Film that Will Change the Way You Think About Water

Posted on: Sep 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The Sundance hit "FLOW: For Love of Water" is taking the country by storm and waking people up to our water crisis.

Communities Rally to Close Coca-Cola Bottling Plant

Posted on: Aug 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet

An official declaration has said that Coke has "overexploited" a town's groundwater.

China Jails American Activists

Posted on: Aug 22, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Free Tibet activists have been detained by Chinese police.

Nestle Cancels Bottled Water Contract in McCloud, Calif.

Posted on: Aug 6, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Looks like David has won over Goliath. At least for now.

Attorney General Slams Nestle's Bottled Water Aspirations

Posted on: Jul 31, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Another big win for those hoping to keep the beverage giant out of McCloud, California.

Don't Just Change Your Lightbulbs, Change Our Leadership

Posted on: Jul 16, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Here's something concrete you can do tomorrow to help in the climate crisis.

How We Are Going to Save Appalachia

Posted on: Jul 11, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Stay tuned for regular posts each week on "Mountain Mondays" to find out the latest info about stopping mountaintop removal mining.

Is Your City Going to Be Bottled Water-Free?

Posted on: Jun 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet

A new resolution from leading U.S. mayors shows that more cities may be ditching the bottled stuff in favor of tap.

Community Activists Defeat Water Bottler in New Hampshire

Posted on: Jun 19, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Another win in the fight against privatization of water.

Colbert Report: Rocket Fuel Your Water Is a Laughing Matter (Video)

Posted on: Jun 4, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Now even if you're one of the lucky Americans who don't have harmful rocket fuel in your water, you can buy some in Liquid Launch.

How to Know if Your Water Is Safe to Drink

Posted on: Jun 3, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Author Elizabeth Royte talks about problems with bottled water, the safety of tap, concerns with drugs in the water and whether filters really work.

Good News for McCloud, California in Fight Against Nestle

Posted on: May 13, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Nestle is scaling back their proposal for a new bottling facility ... drastically.

Environmental Destruction Adds to Devastation in Myanmar

Posted on: May 7, 2008, Source: AlterNet

It turns out mangroves are really, really important.

Webby Award for American Museum of Natural History's Water Exhibit?

Posted on: Apr 23, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The groundbreaking museum exhibit is also breaking ground online, too.

Are Coke's Water Conservation Intentions for Real?

Posted on: Apr 17, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The company is trying to sell itself as working toward water conservation, while at the same time depleting water sources.

More Bad Press for Nestlé in their Quest to Pilfer Spring Water

Posted on: Apr 15, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Opposition to the beverage giant's inroads in rural communities is gaining steam.

Are You Fooled By Bottled Water? [VIDEO]

Posted on: Apr 4, 2008, Source: AlterNet

A new video shows that people are willing to believe anything about water as long as it's in a bottle.

How to Find Out if You Use Too Much Water

Posted on: Mar 21, 2008, Source: AlterNet

What's your water footprint? Add up your water use with the H2O Calculator.

The Rivers Need You

Posted on: Mar 12, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Join the International Day of Action for Rivers on March 13-14.

World's Water Crisis Makes the Big Screen

Posted on: Mar 4, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Forget the Oscar winners, check out the new documentary "Flow: For Love of Water."

Reforestation Efforts Get Help from Book Store

Posted on: Feb 14, 2008, Source: AlterNet

You get to read, save trees, and then plant more. What could be better?

Maude Barlow: The Growing Battle for the Right to Water

Posted on: Feb 13, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Maude Barlow's new book about the water crisis is a call to arms to protect a fundamental human right.

This Year Give Up Bottled Water for Lent

Posted on: Feb 13, 2008, Source: AlterNet

What happens when religion and the environment mix.

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