Oil has got to go. Now!
When are we going to stop pretending we can live with the consequences of drilling and burning oil? Why don’t we ask the eleven people who were killed when the oil rig they were working on exploded last week in
On Earth Day, Plant Trees Without Getting Your Hands Dirty; Save the Oceans without Getting Wet
On land or on sea, you can make a difference on Earth Day. Volunteer Spot, the nation’s premiere Web-based volunteer coordinator, has teamed up with Arbor Day to recognize you and your good deeds for the planet by planting trees in fire-damaged
Kids Launch “Green My Parents” to Save the World
Can kids save the world? The kids who founded GreenMyParents sure think so! This youth-led movement is officially launching on Earth Day with a plan to inspire peers, parents and millions of American families to go green. In the process,
Exploding Coal Mines, Crashing Oil Tankers Make Clear the Need for New, Renewable Sources of Energy
Most of the time, the debate around fossil fuels centers on how much climate-changing carbon dioxide they generate when they’re burned. But every once in a while, an event — or a string of events — occurs to remind us
Plastic Activist Shifts $1114 to Green Goods
Beth Terry is best known for taking a stand against plastic over at her inspired blog Fake Plastic Fish. But living plastic-free is not the only way this Bay Area accountant and activist makes a difference. She’s shifted her spending to organic produce
Stay-At-Home Mom Shifts $1,600 of Household Budget to Protect the Environment and Her Family
Erin Peters knows a thing or two about “green” shopping. The stay-at-home mother of three young boys lives with her family in Raleigh, North Carolina. She writes The Conscious Shopper blog, where her motto is “Go Green. Live Better. Save Money.”
We Don’t Wait for Our Child to Get Hit By a Car Before We Tell Her to Look Both Ways When Crossing the Street
“Look both ways before you cross the street.” That’s the Precautionary Principle in a nutshell. The Precautionary Principle was hammered out at the historic Wisconsin Wingspread conference in 1998 by scientists, researchers, and citizens. The principle is grounded in the
Paint Your Home “Green” To Stay Healthy and Protect the Environment
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, covering up the screaming Pepto pink you once painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more at stake when you repaint your home than color, What you choose affects your health and the environment,
What is a CSA? Delicious Organic, Locally Grown Food
If you’re looking for delicious natural, organic food, consider signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce all summer long while supporting your local farmers. If you’re interested, the
What Does “Natural” Mean?
Dictionary.com defines natural as “not artificial” or “having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives.” When I think of “natural” I think of things “as Nature made them” – a tree, a flower, an apple, a bunch of carrots. I can
