China Getting On Board with GHG Emissions
So, I have some great news for you this morning! China, which was on track to be the world’s worst polluter (knocking us off the throne, of course), has hopped on board with the rest of the developing world to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
According to The Telegraph, China was set to overtake the US [...]
Wolves in the Midwest to Lose Federal Protection
Starting January 27, 2012, thousands of gray wolves in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and a few other neighboring states will lose their Federal Protection status. This move will open them up to state-licensed hunting.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Midwest wolves’ population has stabilized enough so that the government can transfer the management of [...]
Foods You Should, and Shouldn’t, Buy Organic
Now, I’ll come right out say it: we should always try to buy organic foods whenever we can. Supporting organic farmers not only helps strengthen the industry, but it also helps reduce pollution, and keep our families healthier by keeping those pesticides and antibiotics out of their food.
However, the reality is that a lot of [...]
The Nest Thermostat: An Eco-Thermostat with Style
During the cold winter season, I’m constantly fighting a battle with myself.
On one hand, I want to keep the heat low (usually at 64 during the day, and 57 at night) in order to save energy. On the other hand, I work at home all day, and I get cold at 64 degrees. So, I’m [...]
Fall Color is Coming Later
Looking out my window reminds me of a painting. I see trees painted in shades of red, orange, and gold. The grass is littered with bright leaves, and when the wind blows the sky is full of swirling color that makes your heart ache it’s so pretty. Fall has finally arrived, and the warm days [...]
GM Made $1 Billion…From Recycling
Here’s something awesome about GM I didn’t know: the automaker is trying to make all of their plants zero-waste. And, the company is well on their way. Last year, they were able to recycle a whopping 92% of all the waste they generated. That’s a huge accomplishment! What’s even better is that 92% is the [...]
Want to Help Change the World? Get On a Bike.
I’ve been involved in the green movement for several years now. I buy used whenever possible, I made my home energy efficient, I recycle, and I compost. One important action I’ve never really taken, however, is to bike more.
Taking a bike instead of a car is a wonderful way to help the environment. Obviously, you [...]
School Bus Pollution: What You Can Do
Most of us likely have vivid memories of taking the school bus to school. Those brown vinyl seats, the jostling, squeaky ride, and the sharp smell of exhaust will likely be burned into our memories forever. And, this doesn’t change with each new generation that climbs into the bright yellow buses each morning.
Many school districts [...]
Dead Fish in Southern California to be Turned Into Fertilizer
By now you’ve probably heard about the unusual death of over a million sardines in the Southern California town of Redondo Beach.
If not, here’s what happened: the sardines swam into the narrow harbor to, scientists think, escape strong winds. The large school of fish began to pile on top of each other, and they quickly [...]
Solar Competitive With Coal, Cost-Wise? It Might Be On the Way…
You might not think the inventor of the Super Soaker would know anything about solar power. But it turns out, he knows a lot. And according to the November 2010 issue of The Atlantic, he thinks he’s found a way to make solar power competitive. Very competitive.
Lonnie Johnson, said inventor of the Super Soaker, is [...]
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