Peter Hanlon

Peter Hanlon is a Senior Research and Policy Analyst for the Water and Energy Program at GRACE. Peter has worked for numerous organizations on issues ranging from estuarine health to watershed management, land use planning and renewable energy. Peter earned his BA in Geography from the University of New Hampshire and an MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.

This Week in Eco News - June 14, 2013

All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!

This Week in Eco News - June 7, 2013

All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!

Resizing Electricity's Water Footprint

Among all the resources that go into producing electricity, water often gets lost in the shuffle. Here's what we know: It can take a lot of water to generate electricity. How much? Well, that's a complicated question that researchers are beginning to tackle.

This Week in Eco News - May 31, 2013

All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!

This Week in Eco News - May 24, 2013

All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!

This Week in Eco News - May 17, 2013

All week long, we follow stories in food, water and energy and publish synopses of them, which you can find in the column to the right. Each Friday, we publish a roundup. Here's our latest Eco News!

Earth Day 2013: Facing Ocean Acidification

This Earth Day is being celebrated by collecting pictures and stories that show The Face of Climate Change. Our choice is Dr. Chris Gobler, a biologist from Stony Brook University who discusses in a video interview his important research on the effects of ocean acidification on marine life.

Earth Day 2013: Bringing Climate Change Back Home

What has Ecocentric Blog had to say about climate change over the past couple of years, and the people who are trying to make a difference today? For this Earth Day 2013, here are eight archival posts from our unique food, water and energy perspective.

Power and Water Utilities: An Unlikely Alliance

March 22nd is both World Water Day and the kick-off to the Year of Water Cooperation, so it's a perfect time to highlight the unlikely alliance between wastewater and power plants.

Change the Course: Help Save the Colorado River

A new campaign called Change the Course is recruiting Americans to help save the Colorado River, and other freshwater ecosystems, by taking a pledge to conserve water.

Environmental Reporting? We Say Yes, NYT Says No Thanks

We Ecocentric bloggers were dismayed when the New York Times closed the Green blog because most mornings began with a visit there as we produced our curated Eco News. If the Green blog and environmental reporting aren't deemed essential at the Times, then what is?

Solar Could Help Water Nebraska-Grown Crops

A new pilot program will help Nebraska's farmers look towards the sun to power their irrigation. But just like homeowners, farmers should also take advantage of their countless energy - and water - efficiency opportunities.

On Whales, Oil and a Lot of Noise

Seismic testing for oil and gas under the Atlantic Ocean seafloor could injure up to 138,500 whales and dolphins and impact 108 fishing communities dotting the East Coast. But a growing chorus of allies is looking to stop the testing before it starts.