All Green Books
Is Your Favorite Actor Green? December 12th, 2008
And, no, we don't mean starring as an alien in a sci-fi flick
Much for the same reason I turn off the radio when Chowder Head from Boston calls in to a sports talk show to weigh with his take on why the Red Sox are winning, I...more
From Consumerism to Sustainablility November 28th, 2008
Reimagining our culture of consumption
My toddler's first sign language word wasn't "mama" or "dada"--it was "more". Yes, more. Now instead of it being signed, it's spoken incessantly as, "I want more, daddy." Whatever it is, she can't get enough...more
The Color of Hope November 25th, 2008
Van Jones' book shows how green in the answer to two big problems
Watching the news has never been likened to taking Prozac. In fact, listening to a talking head recite a laundry list of the world's problems drives me toward not only getting a prescription to Prozac,...more
The Green Conversation November 18th, 2008
How to engage others with the right dialogue
Communication is a true art form that can be as uncreative as crudely drawn stick figures or as masterful as a Van Gogh. When it comes to discussing the environment with others, the way we...more
Would You Like Some Solar Fries with That? November 11th, 2008
New book shows ways to cook with solar oven
I'll never forget the night we went to the store to buy our first microwave oven. In my innocence, I wondered why we would ever need two ovens. Then my dad explained to me the...more
The Secret Green Code November 7th, 2008
How to read produce codes to ensure organic produce
While I may not be skillful enough with my pen to write an award-winning comedy, I'm quite certain I could craft a reality show that would leave people in stitches ... even if it merely...more
Even the Pope has Gone Green November 4th, 2008
New book highlights religious leaders' passion for the environment
If you're wondering which presidential candidate is going to show more care and concern for the environment--Barack Obama or John McCain--today's election winner will certainly have the help of some very influential people to help...more
What Does a Lifetime of Eggs Look Like? October 25th, 2008
National Geographic DVD explores human footprint
Upon the birth of my daughter, I began contemplating just how many diapers were being carted to the landfill each week from our house alone. Then I began quickly running the numbers in my head...more
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
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
