People & Media
The Green Science of Food October 17th, 2008
How green is the food in your kitchen?
As the husband of a bright, intelligent woman who possesses her Ph.D. in nutrition, my habit of eating at greasy spoons died a quick, yet painful, death. Instead of telling you how many pats of...more
Toshiba Offers Free Electronics Recycling October 9th, 2008
Trade-Ins and Cash Offered for Some Devices
Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics in an environmentally responsible way? Toshiba has a solution for you. Toshiba's Digital Products Division this week expanded its free recycling program, which previously only...more
Earth Has No Bailout October 3rd, 2008
Korten's book asserts only people can bail out helpless Earth
Maybe I've watched too many action hero movies, but I truly believe one person can make an incredible difference against insurmountable odds. But if more people cared, would you really need an action hero? Our fragile...more
Can You Write a Cell-Phone Program That Will Save the World? October 2nd, 2008
Write an Eco App, Win $25,000
Every generation of cell phones gets smarter, more powerful, and capable of connecting us in new and different ways. In fact, some mobile phones are so powerful they aren't even called "cell phones" anymore --...more
How Harmful is Climate Change? October 1st, 2008
Bjorn Lomborg's book "Cool It" challenges conventional thinking
As someone who has become involved in the environmental movement, I become concerned when I listen to people passionate about the issue of climate change fail to understand the interconnectedness of our world. Without thoughtful...more
Calculate Your 'Water Footprint' September 30th, 2008
It Isn't All About Carbon
Do you or any of your family members spend too much time in the shower? Are your toilets designed to save water? How about your faucets, are they installed with conservation in mind? How about...more
ESPN Cafeteria Puts Green On Menu September 30th, 2008
At ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, the company has converted the cafeteria to using reusable and compostable dishes and utensils, the Bristol Press reports. The move is part of a larger trend being seen in corporate...more
Inconvenient Youth: Teens Taking On Global Warming September 29th, 2008
Photo courtesy of Inconvenient Youth The Inconvenient Youth are taking the nation by storm. And no, they’re not an eyeliner wearing rock band (though they’ve got one of those in tow) or a Warriors-esque street...more
GM Receives 49% Positive Mentions in Blogosphere September 26th, 2008
According to a new report by J.D. power and Associates’ Web Intelligence Division eco-friendly marketing gets good exposure, Brandweek reports. The report analyzed 40 million blog posts between January-June of this year for several industries...more
Justin Rudd Keeps Long Beach Trash-Free September 25th, 2008
30-Minute Beach Cleanups Prove Effective, Fun
For the past nine years, Justin Rudd has organized a monthly beach cleanup of the beach around Granada Avenue in Long Beach, California. On the third Saturday of every month, volunteers show up at 10...more
