Daily Archives: April 3, 2009

Nokia's New Website Helps Globetrotters Travel Green

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. Nokia has a great green travel resource that is up in beta mode called Green Explorer. It is geared specifically for people who want to travel in an eco-friendly fashion and provide their own … Continue reading →

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9 Inspirational Environmental Icons: Walking the Green Path for 25 Years or More (Slideshow)

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. In the winding path of my commitment to environmentalism there are a group of people who I always return to for inspiration. Each occupying a slightly different part of the green sphere, their dedication, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Permaculture in the Big City

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. On a damp and dreary afternoon, about 15 people are gathered on a windswept hill overlooking the Bosphorus, standing in a tiny patch of green surrounded by Istanbul’s endless urban sprawl. They intently examine … Continue reading →

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Is a Hydrogen Powered House Really Green?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. Ron Monahan is trying build an energy efficient subdivision in Aiken, South Carolina, and a few weeks ago announced that he was going to build between one and four Net Zero houses, (homes create … Continue reading →

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Raising Environmentally-Conscious Kids

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. Is creating the next generation of environmental stewards as easy as sending your kids outside to play? Research suggests the answer is yes. A study done several years ago by Louise Chawla tried to … Continue reading →

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Steel Factory Reinvents Itself, Now Grows Lettuce

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. In Japan, they don’t just let factories rust away. Matt Frei of the BBC visits one where they used to make steel cable, but with demand down, they have converted much of it to … Continue reading →

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National Wildlife Federation Celebrates Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming is a program that gets people on college and university campuses to act on solutions for global warming. The competition is part of National Wildlife Federation’s effort … Continue reading →

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"Cash for Clunkers" Gains Momentum in Congress

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. Two new bills that would pay American consumers to get rid of their old gas guzzlers in exchange for new, more fuel efficient cars are picking up steam in Congress. The cash for clunkers … Continue reading →

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