Jason Chatraw

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    Is Your Favorite Actor Green? Dec 12, 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 tune out most actors and... more
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    From Consumerism to Sustainablility Nov 28, 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 of it. We're OK with her... more
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    The Color of Hope Nov 25, 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, but getting one that prescribes... more
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    The Green Conversation Nov 18, 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 communicate is almost as important... more
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    Would You Like Some Solar Fries with That? Nov 11, 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 wonders of the microwave, how... more
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    The Secret Green Code Nov 7, 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 started and ended with the... more
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    Even the Pope has Gone Green Nov 4, 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 back them up in their... more
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    What Does a Lifetime of Eggs Look Like? Oct 24, 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 … times two years, carry... more
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    The Green Science of Food Oct 17, 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 butter the short order cook... more
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    Earth Has No Bailout Oct 3, 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 eco-system is the damsel in... more

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