Transportation & Energy

Risky Business -- Climb those Stairs January 10th, 2008

Stair-climbers James, Jo and Pete risk their lives by trying to reach the third floor. It's a story of guts and sacrifice; a story of genuine...more

My Hero: Rowena Gerber January 10th, 2008

Don't miss the video below: Kids Discover Solar Cooking

Andy Lächler, a student from Florida, writes Solar cooking is very important and very useful. It helps many people in poor countries. Solar cooking is important because most people in the world don’t have enough...more

Not Getting a Charge Out of Portland January 10th, 2008

Here in Portland, Oregon, we take pride in our independent streak and our position at the forefront of the green movement, thanks in large part to the legacy of the hippies that landed here in...more

Return To Simplicity January 10th, 2008

Notes from Boise

Growing up in the low country of South Carolina, I dreamed of living in Atlanta. Yes, minutes away from a smorgasbord of my favorite pro sports teams. Mostly I just yearned to live in a...more

Split A Cab Taxi Share Service Launches in New York January 8th, 2008

Travelers in New York now have a new cheap and green way to get to the airport from Manhattan. The Split A cab service helps travelers share can rides in order to share the costs...more

Global Warming: Call that a debate? January 8th, 2008

Everyone should check out demanddebate.com. They don't think that global warming isn't happening. They think that global warming is happening, it's not the fault of humans. So they use the word 'debate' because that sounds...more

Program Calculates How Your Trees Will Help Fight Climate Change January 2nd, 2008

Plant a Tree, Find Out How Much Carbon it Will Sequester

One of my favorite charities is American Forests. Every dollar you donate results in the planting of a new tree. But have you ever wondered how much good a single tree will do for the...more