environment

Do You Know How Much Energy Your PC Is Using? March 5th, 2008

Hint: It's more than you think

Computers are notorious energy hogs. Whether you use one at home or at work, you may not realize how much energy you are burning, or, as a result, how much carbon you are pumping into...more

Los Angeles: City of Hikers March 5th, 2008

A Top Ten Salute to Runyon Canyon

Los Angeles is an incredible city for hiking. Sure, sometimes you have to deal with smoggy vistas, but we’ve also got days when it’s 75 degrees in February and you can see straight to Catalina...more

Is Pollution Creating a World Without Men? February 23rd, 2008

Testosterone Takes a Holiday

While perusing my neighborhood copy of the latest Whole Life Times, my eye immediately caught the headline A World Without Men. At first I figured supergirl writer Susan Faludi was at it again, but as...more

Green Building: Effects on the Environment February 14th, 2008

Sustainability in Architecture

So what exactly is “green building?”  And what effect will it have on the environment? When it comes to the future of design and architecture, phrases like “LEED-certified” and “eco-friendly housing” get thrown around pretty...more

Population and the Environment February 11th, 2008

A look at the effects that human population growth and overcrowding are having on the planet. ...more

Where is Captain Planet Now that We Need Him? January 23rd, 2008

Bringing Pollution Down to Zero

Last Friday night, in lieu of hitting the town, I decided to stay in and catch up on my Netflix. And, let me tell you, it was delightful; a much needed respite from the hustle...more

The Graduation Pledge January 21st, 2008

RiverWired's Green College Report

Last year, I served as the Sustainability Chair for the Student Government Association at my college. We came up with all sorts of really cool ideas to implement on our campus that semester, but the...more