Flying the Wasteful Skies
Airplane exhaust and greenhouse gases go hand in hand. But aviation waste of a different kind is also environmentally troubling. Air travelers produce an estimated 7.5 million pounds of trash every day.
Airplane exhaust and greenhouse gases go hand in hand. But aviation waste of a different kind is also environmentally troubling. Air travelers produce an estimated 7.5 million pounds of trash every day.
Top 10 ways to keep your big day green.
From sustainable lip smackers, to healthy hemp products, to plush dolls, recycled journals, Aveda candles and Liquid Sunshine. In the book aisle: A great green tips book and a coming-of-age eco-hero.
Cleaner trimming with the Lehr eco-trimmer; smarter flushing with Perfect Flush; and the sleek and modern furniture designs of Machine 87.
America’s wind power capacity grew by 39% in 2009, which means 2% of U.S. electricity is produced by wind turbines.
According to a new report from the National Wildlife Federation, global warming is having a peculiar effect on winter weather in the northern U.S.
Like many people, I’ve been tuning in to coverage of the Olympic Games—from luge, to moguls to figure skating—captivated by what feats of strength and grace the human body is capable of. With such worldwide attention and grand-scale showmanship, it seems almost inappropriate to calculate the emissions and "sustainability" of the Vancouver Olympics.
On February 4, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) announced their 10 Million Solar Roofs and 10 Million Gallons of Solar Water Heating Act of 2010.
Male blue whales have begun changing their tunes—literally.
Officials from Saudi Arabia estimate that the country’s more than 28 desalination plants provide between 50-70% of the country’s drinking water.