Plant a Tree for Every Book You Read
Want to get a new book but worry about its environmental impact? Worry a little bit less. With the help of Eco-Libris, you can plant a tree for every book you buy or read. Says Raz Godelnik, an Eco-Libris co-founder,
New EPA Clean Air Standards Show Why Consumer Action is so Critical
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – the federal guardian of clean air – has issued new standards to control smog that scientists and environmental organizations are criticizing for not going far enough. EPA’s action offers a stark reminder that, in
Drinking Water Contaminated by Pharmaceuticals; Bottled Water Not the Answer
“A vast array of pharmaceuticals -including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones – have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans,” an Associated Press investigation shows. Water in 24 metropolitan areas, including Detroit,
Big Green Purse Book Goes on Sale!
Our new book, Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, rolled off the presses this week and women across the country have been writing to say, “Hooray!” Though dozens of “green living” books crowd
General Motors Shows Its True Colors – And They’re Not Green
General Motors’ Vice President Bob Lutz created a firestorm earlier this week when it was reported that he told reporters he thought climate change was a “crock of s**t”. Over at Grist, David Roberts noted, “GM has been, and continues
None of the Candidates is Talking About Environmental Health
Who would do a better job protecting the environment as president? Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, or John McCain? A glance at the records the three senators have racked up over the last three years makes it pretty clear that either
EcoMoms Are Everywhere!
Moms have always been the most “eco” people on the planet. Now, they’re forming networks to help support each other’s efforts to “go green” in ways that are actually bring more women into the environmental movement. A recent story
Finding the Right Fuel-Efficient Car
After all the hype generated at the North American International Auto Show and the shows that have started touring the country, it can be hard to get the straight scoop on the best “green” car to buy. I asked Joanne
Oman Could Set an Example for the World
The Environment Society of Oman faces some real challenges. It wants to educate people in this beautiful Arabian Gulf country about the need to protect the environment, but very few people are interested in the message. It wants to encourage
Shop On Sale
Organic cotton bed linens are luxurious but expensive – until they go on sale. Gaiam.com’s annual green sale is underway now, making organic bedding far more affordable. Sample: Organic wool comforters – normally $249; on sale for $201 Organic cotton
