climate change
Always Have a Backup Plan April 30th, 2008
Brown draws up a winner on environmental issues
While the No Impact Man knows how to shrink your green ego in a hurry, his ideas regarding refrigeration of food intrigued me. Using some primitive "technology" from Nigeria, he cools his food with giant...more
Global Warming Cartoons April 22nd, 2008
Cartoonists Take On Climate Change
Although global warming is no joke, it's sometimes nice to have some comic relief on the subject to put things in perspective. And with climate change getting so much attention in the media as of...more
New Gadget Can Save You Money on Electricity April 17th, 2008
Identify the Energy Vampires in Your Home or Office
Whether you're at home or in the office, your electric bills these days probably hurt. Not only are they higher than ever, but the impact of all of that electricity generation is spewing greenhouse gases...more
Carbon Credits for Frequent Fliers April 16th, 2008
Those friendly skies are full of greenhouse gases
I'm about to fly from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles, California -- a 5,000-plus mile trip that will generate an estimated 2.104 tonnes of greenhouse gases. Luckily for me (and my conscience), I'm not a...more
Quick Trips Call for the E-Bike April 10th, 2008
Get exercise, save gas by riding an electric bicycle
Do you really need a car for every trip you take? What about that quick drive to the Post Office, or to visit your neighbor a few streets over? Do you have to burn fossil...more
Global Warming Video for People Who Don't Believe in Global Warming April 7th, 2008
Best. Video. Ever.
This is one of my favorite global warming videos ever. I've loved it since I first saw it last summer. If you hate global warming, think...more
"An Inconvenient Youth" March 17th, 2008
A Current TV Ecospot
This "trailer" explores the impact that our next generation, if properly educated and aware of the dangers of global warming, will have on the fight against...more
Honda Civic GX Tops List of Greenest Cars March 10th, 2008
11th annual ACEE list ranks best and worst vehicles
For the fifth year in a row, the natural-gas powered Honda Civic GX has received the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's ranking as the greenest car on the market. According to Honda, "This...more
Polar Bears January 9th, 2008
Check out this entry by UK's Friends of the Earth for their green film competition. Two polar bears muse on the causes of global warming. http://www.foe.co.uk...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
