On Our Radar: A Beached Whale

An examination of the whale’s ribs and vertebrae indicates that it was probably struck by a large vessel in a coastal shipping lane. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Apple in China: Taking Readers’ Questions

The pace of innovation in high technology carries a price: difficult, even toxic conditions for workers assembling electronics in China, according to employees, worker advocates and documents. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Apple, Electronics and Environmental Ills

Environmental groups say that while multinational corporations like Apple are trying to improve conditions, thousands — or perhaps tens of thousands — of smaller companies are cutting corners and dumping hazardous chemicals in rural areas and even near densely populated areas. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

They’ve Done It Again: An Albatross Chick

For the second time, an endangered short-tailed albatross couple have produced a chick on United States soil. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Panel Urges ‘Urgent’ Solution on Nuclear Waste

A special panel warns that if a disposal site is not expedited, the federal government will foot ever-greater related expenses — and lose face with its citizens and the international community. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Runaway Salmon Stir Conservation Worries

The disappearance of 300,000 farmed Scottish salmon from their cages in a storm has left many wondering whether they will breed with wild ones and upset the gene pool. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

California’s Lead in Solar Is Slowly Eroding

A new report from Environment California details which areas of the state have the most solar capacity. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

On Our Radar: A Big Solar Storm

High-energy particles raining down around the polar regions generate intense auroras. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Is Brazil Backsliding on Deforestation?

A bill seeking to overhaul Brazil’s 47-year-old Forest Code is the most serious test yet of the president’s stance on the environment. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

Historic Buildings May Be Greener Than You Think

“Greening” historic buildings in New York City is often more about optimizing existing elements, like ensuring that cross-ventilation isn’t inadvertently blocked, than about radical retrofits http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com