What is eco-snobbery and why does it suck? If it were a cartoon, this would be a scene from the comic. Live well and be confident in any step you take towards living greener…because every step matters.
3 reasons to reduce green house gases by carpooling
January 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
Carpooling is a great way to reduce our impact on the planet…in fact, it’s one of the best ways. Find someone going near or to the same place you are and share a ride. It should be noted, however, that carpooling shouldn’t be confused with turning your car into a pool.
Ford figures out how to green pickup trucks
January 12, 2011 by 2 Comments
Finally! An automaker has figured out a way to make pickup trucks more fuel efficient without sacrificing power or performance…and it’s about damn time. Ford’s new EcoBoost V6 truly delivers the Eco and the Boost by getting unprecedented highway gas mileage while out-powering their 5.0L V8.
GM Alfalfa threatens to squash organic crops
January 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
More info and opportunities to take action on Genetically modified alfalfa: From Rodale: Genetically Engineered Alfalfa Could Be Growing in U.S. Fields by Spring From EatDrinkBetter: URGENT: Stop Monsanto’s GM Alfalfa From Food and Water Watch: Take Action: Ask President Obama to Protect Organic and Stop Monsanto’s GE Alfalfa! From the Organic Consumers Association: Millions […]
Ford unveils one Crossover to rule them all
January 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
Ford is definitely one of the brightest shining stars at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this week. Today they unveiled a new Crossover SUV concept codenamed the Vertrek. I was on-site at NAIAS and Ford’s press conference this morning when they introduced this piece of automotive art to the world…and it was oh-so-impressive. […]
Polar bears go ninja on BBC’s robot spy cameras
January 9, 2011 by 2 Comments
Polar bears like being secretly filmed just as much as an unsuspecting girl in the shower…and they made that pretty clear to the BBC when they destroyed not one, but all of their robotic spy cameras being used to shoot a documentary.
Creative DIY projects that reuse old items
January 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
Reusing items destined for the dump is a great way to live greener…and would make a pretty cool New Year’s resolution too. ReadyMade Magazine is always full of great reuse ideas. Check out their top 20 projects of 2010.
Fox News serving up climate skepticism
January 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
Is Fox News unique in fueling the fire of the conservative right or does all news media simply push their own agendas to begin with?
Save the sea through creative plastic art contest
January 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
What happens when 3 creative companies get together to save the oceans? You get a creative art contest with clever submissions like “plastic sushi”. Check out the Chaco Waves of Change contest and see how they plan to rid the oceans of garbage…or at least reduce the amount of it.
Street performer turns his bike into a drum set
January 3, 2011 by 4 Comments
Amazing things can come from figuring out how to turn something you have into something else you need. This clever musician devised a way to not just transport his drums via his bike, but to turn his bicycle into the drum set itself!
