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Some Earth Day History Like the sun rises in the East and sets in the West, Earth Day dependably falls on April 22 year in, year out. This year’s celebration, Earth Day 2013, marks the 43rd Earth...

Normally, I don’t even really cover Earth Day because I believe that we should take care of our planet every day of the year. However, this year Glass Dharma, the maker of reusable glass straws,...

What a rough week, between the bombing in Boston, the fire in Texas, the earthquake in Iran, and the people killed in Iraq car bombings. Take a moment to give them all some thought and be thankful...

A study by Fiona Crichton from the University of Auckland, titled “How the power of suggestion generates wind farm symptoms”, has found that the fear mongering over wind turbine syndrome actually...

If you were to walk down the street and ask five random strangers whether they believe efforts toward energy efficiency are a positive thing, chances are good they will all agree. If you ask those...

Q: What would you say are the most important steps we need to take as a nation to come up with solutions to climate change? Americans care more about the environment than ever before and the...

Some green news to wrap up the week… Even amid policy uncertainty in major wind power markets, wind developers still managed to set a new record for installations in 2012, with 44,000 megawatts of...

It’s Spring, so you know what that means – it’s bug season. Depending on where you live, you may already be seeing flies, cockroaches, ants, and other bugs moving back into your house and yard. I...

Recently over at The Guardian, a story on Procter & Gamble facilities achieving “zero waste” was published with much fanfare. I say bollocks. Here’s why. Procter & Gamble manufacture many of the...

Spring is in the air and millions of Americans are tending to their lawns — their needy, voraciously thirsty lawns. Grass lawns drink up a staggering amount of the water supply, and are always...

Q: What is the “Production Tax Credit” and why is it so important to developing alternative renewable energy? Environmentalists and wind energy boosters breathed a sigh of relief this past January...

We are into April. Warmer regions are ready to wind down for the heat of summer, and cooler, temperate regions are gearing up. If you are in the latter group, I hope you are as excited as I am! I...

This past weekend I built the cats a scratch box so they would stop destroying the furniture… carpet… car tires… pants… need I go on? And sure, you could go to the store and buy one which would...

Recently, President Obama signed the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act,” which will provide immunity to companies producing and selling genetically modified foods in the US. But in doing so, who...

Q: I’m getting my roof redone and have heard about solar roof shingles. Are they available—and are they practical for the Northeast? Solar shingles are photovoltaic cells designed to look like and...

Just in time for April, here’s a green news roundup to finish out the month… Portable solar power sure has come a long way in the last couple of years, and because we all seem to be a bit...

Time for another giveaway! The Never Waste campaign was designed to help Americans change the way we think about water to make an impact on water challenges here in the US, and is being launched...

Time for another giveaway! The Never Waste campaign was designed to help Americans change the way we think about water to make an impact on water challenges here in the US, and is being launched...

Have you always wondered what life would be like if you actually gave up your car travelled by bike instead? How would you get to and from work, what about grocery shopping, and what about your...

Q: I was wondering how toxic chlorine in drinking water is, because my well water was just chlorinated yesterday and today the smell is still strong. I have a 4-year-old daughter and I’m...

Some green news comin’ at ya! Fracking for oil and natural gas in California could slam to a halt, at least temporarily, under legislation circulating in Sacramento. One bill calls for a...

The Obama Administration may have set new fuel economy standards of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by 2025, but the United States isn’t alone in putting stricter numbers in place. China...

The average home of 25’ X 40’ sheds over 600 gallons of water per hour during a typical rainfall. Can you imagine how much rainwater could have been harvested during the recent super-storms?...

Q: I’d like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What’s the best approach? Attracting bees and butterflies to your garden is a noble pursuit indeed, given that we all depend on...

Green news here! Get your green news here! Every image, commercialization, and celebration for St. Patrick’s Day is filled with green. Here are a few of the things you might want to have go green...

The shift to cloud computing continues to grow, and business leaders who ignore this shift risk being left behind in its wake. Cloud computing refers to spreading various data, files and other...

Once obscured in the back aisle sections of large grocery stores, wide-ranging assortments of fruits and vegetables are now the first thing a potential customer sees as they enter: you can’t miss...

Just a brief thank you to our newest sponsor, Alloit.com. Alloit [pronounced \"ah-loyt\"] is a Charlotte, North Carolina based company started in 2010. The company believes in a natural and...

Q: I like the feel of carpeting, but I’m concerned about all the chemicals. What are some good eco-friendly carpeting (but still soft!) options? Modern day carpets, in all their plush and...

Time again for some of that good ole’ fashioned green news! Like the idea of seed starting pots that you can plant? No need to go out and buy them: you’ve got materials lying around the house that...

Checking out Sourcemap may make you a little sick to your stomach but I still recommend you take a look. Sourcemap was created by the MIT Media Lab in order to let people know where products come...

Okay, so it may not be for your entire life but you can still buy well-made denim that will last you a lot longer than those $20 “jeans” from your local big box store ever could. Throw in the fact...

Ah, the common lemon. So juicy and delicious when squeezed to make lemonade but did you know that the lemon had tons of uses around the house? This wonder of nature not only pleases our palate but...

Q: I’ve read conflicting reports about the dangers of nonstick cookware. I have a set of older non-stick pans and am not sure if I need to replace them. Are they harmful to use, particularly if...

Happy March everyone! Let’s start the month off right with some green news, shall we? Royal Dutch Shell announced today that it was setting “pause” on its exploratory drilling activities in the...

Still haven’t picked up a reusable water bottle to replace all those plastic disposable ones? Today could be your day, as I am giving away a Pura Stainless Steel water bottle to one lucky reader!...

It’s that moment when you recognize that industry and ecology are inherently connected that you truly understand why you’ve taken steps to improve your personal and professional carbon footprint....