Eco-Travel
UK’s 50 Best Green Companies September 16th, 2008
Times Online announces its list of the 50 best green companies in the UK, which includes companies that are improving their environmental performance in a joint effort by management and its workforce. The results are...more
Ban Against Plastic Bags: Buenos Aires Province Joins September 15th, 2008
(Photo: s2art.) The government of Buenos Aires province (independent from the authorities of the city of Buenos Aires) has approved a law to ban shops and supermarkets to give polyethylene plastic bags in its territory....more
1000 Megawatt (or Maybe Less...) Wind Power Project Planned for Inner Mongolia, China September 11th, 2008
China, but not Inner Mongolia... Photo: Leo Kan Massive new expansions in wind power seem to be waiting in the wings of the public stage. Search the TreeHugger wind power archives and you’ll find announcements...more
The Man Burns Green September 10th, 2008
The Environmental Mission at Burning Man 2008
Last week, I had the privilege of making my second excursion into the Nevada desert for Burning Man 2008. Situated two hours east of Reno, Burning Man is a weeklong arts, music, and cultural festival,...more
Classes Are About to Start -- Online! August 28th, 2008
Online Education Saves Energy, Saves Money
Millions of kids are about to go back to school next week -- right alongside millions of adults looking to take their careers to the next level. This year, more and more of college students adults...more
Some 30 U.S. Cities To Disclose Carbon Output August 13th, 2008
Thirty cities have agreed to measure their carbon footprints under the Carbon Disclosure Project, which is partnering with the ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA, an international association of local governments working on environmental issues,...more
Buenos Aires to Remove 40 Thousand Billboards to Fight Visual Pollution August 12th, 2008
(Photo: alex-s.) The Buenos Aires government and a group of advertising associations have agreed to remove 40 thousand billboards that are infracting the city's code, Clarin newspaper informed. This represents about 60% of the total...more
Will U.S. Hotels Make The Switch To Really Green Lodgings? August 6th, 2008
In Europe, many hotel room keys double as the master switch, turning power to the room on and off. The New York Times writes that it’s almost never seen in the U.S. and wonders if...more
Virgin Galactic Unveils the World’s Largest All Carbon Composite Aircraft, WhiteKnightTwo July 29th, 2008
I’ll come right out and admit it, I love Richard Branson. Not in any ‘I want to cuddle up to him and whisper sweet nothings way’ I assure you, but in an admire his ambition...more
Freebie of the Week: B & B by the Sea July 28th, 2008
Organic Vacation on the California Coast
Need a restful, organic vacation? How does this sound -- five nights at a Bed & Breakfast overlooking the beautiful Mendocino Coast of California. And breakfast comes from the certified organic gardens. Stonyfield Farm will...more
