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File this one under ‘things it’s easy to forget about.’ There was a great article on Slate … Read the restlast week in which writer Brian Palmer asked and answered a pretty interesting question: how far does one have to ride on a bicycle to cancel out the carbon that went in to
An interview with Sustainablog’s Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From 2002 to 2004 my wife and I had the amazing opportunity to teach in Portugal (just outside of Lisbon). When we decided to return to the states we both assumed we’d return to Chicago where we lived prior to heading overseas. That changed… Read the rest
When you drive your car or travel via plane, you probably at least consider the impact that has on the environment. But when you search Youtube for wipeout videos or Google search hiking trails or… do you think about the CO2 costs of that time?
According to this video, “Every … Read the rest
More on Republicans and the Environment
From Planetsave: (“Super”) Bob Inglis (featured in the cartoon) Forming Conservative Coalition to Address Climate Change – Calls for a Return to True Conservatism
From The Daily Green: The 10 Biggest Republican Environmental Accomplishments
From Grist: Republicans love bike and rail—so why don’t Republican… Read the rest
Happy Earth Day!
Below you’ll see a few environmentally conscious pieces of apparel–items that are new, interesting or unique in their green right. If you want to learn more about environmentally friendly clothing, organizations and initiatives, check out the Greenery department of Wend … Read the restmagazine–there’s one in every single issue.
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With a population of about just about 800, Vatican City–tiny as it may be–is now the most eco-friendly state in the world.
Part of that’s because 2,400 solar panels were recently placed over the roof of the Paul VI auditorium near St. Peter’s Basilica, and they will produce 300 megawatts… Read the rest
This video is reminiscent of the kind shown to middle-schoolers before a teacher’s presentation–one shown because it’s short, attention-holding and to the point. In this case, the video really does do what it aims to; gives us a six-minute history of fossil fuels and details how they’ve been used and… Read the rest
Scientists in Taiwan recently discovered that by implanting gold nano particles into a plant’s leaves, its chlorophyl will produce a distinct red luminescence. And it’s this discovery that has led scientists to begin thinking that they just might be able to turn trees into street lamps of sorts, thus reducing… Read the rest
Pro surfer Kyle Thiermann believes that making waves is just as important as catching them. Armed with a video camera and the financial support of some pretty impressive sponsors, including the outdoors industry mega-badass, Patagonia, the 20-year-old Green Business student uses the power of digital information to fight for social… Read the rest
Lightweight and nutritious, energy bars may be the perfect trail food, but does the luxury of having the ideal snack warrant contributing to landfill waste? It’s the ultimate leave-no-trace hiker’s dilemma. Back in March of 2009 we ran a story titled The Energy Bar Wrapper Dilemma, which discusses the frustrating… Read the rest
