Marcus Ricci

Historic House Gets Green Facelift Sep 30, 2008

Twin Maples Utilizes Sustainable Restoration to Preserve its Beauty

Located in Summit, New Jersey, Twin Maples is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.  The original house was erected in 1908 by well-known New York architect, Alfred F. Norris.  Over... more

Justin Rudd Keeps Long Beach Trash-Free Sep 25, 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 AM to comb the beach... more

Charity: Water Aims to Stop Water Pollution at its Source Sep 22, 2008

Sustainable Non-Profit Brings Clean Water to the Developing World

Before founding Charity: Water in 2006, Scott Harrison was a successful club and event promoter in New York City, coordinating events for some of the biggest names in media, fashion and entertainment. Despite his success, Harrison was dissatisfied with the... more

The Skeptical Environmentalist Sep 12, 2008

Bjørn Lomborg Provides Unique Insight on the Problem of Climate Change

Bjørn Lomborg is a Danish author, academic, and environmentalist. He is an adjunct professor at the Copenhagen Business School, and Director of Copenhagen Consensus Center. In 2007, he published “Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Climate Change,” a book... more

The Man Burns Green Sep 10, 2008

The Environmental Mission at Burning Man 2008

Last week, I had the privilege of making my second excursion into the Nevada desert for Burning Man 2008. Situated two hours east of Reno, Burning Man is a weeklong arts, music, and cultural festival, and takes place in a... more

“Buycott For Change” Recognizes Responsible Business, Promotes Merrymaking Aug 8, 2008

When Brooklyn resident and Northwestern University graduate Josh Sherman founded Buycott For Change earlier this year, he had one goal in mind: to change the world. The objective of Sherman’s fledgling non-profit is to recognize local businesses that have adopted... more

Smog Envelops Beijing on the Eve of Opening Ceremonies Aug 7, 2008

Pollution Could Lead to I.O.C. Postponing Events

Apparently, it’s unclear whether or not the “fog” that International Olympic Committee president James Rogge reported seeing earlier today in downtown Beijing is due to pollution or excessive heat and humidity. Either way, today’s haze marked the smoggiest day of... more

Songwriters Commune With Nature, Produce Excellent Tracks Jul 25, 2008

How 2008 is Turning Out to Be the Year of the Contemplative Forest Retreat

You may have heard about Jack Johnson’s commendable effort to record his entire latest release on solar power earlier this year, or perhaps about how Linkin Park or Radiohead have incorporated green initiatives into their band business models. In addition... more

“WALL•E”: The Greatest Environmental Film… Ever? Jul 23, 2008

How a Movie with Almost No Dialogue Speaks Volumes About Earth’s Crisis

Once the opening strains of “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” from the Broadway musical “Hello, Dolly!” began at the start of the film, I knew that “WALL•E” was going to be an experience I wouldn’t soon forget. And I was... more

Residential Wind Turbines Jul 16, 2008

How To Get Your Home Running on Clean, Green Energy

Energy costs getting you down? Looking to cut down on bills, and get a little greener in the process? With energy bills rising by as much as fifty percent in recent years, chances are you’re eager for some alternatives. Which... more