If environmental sites aren't already a part of your daily or weekly web rounds, here's a short list of the best sites to try:
www.thegreenguide.com <--Published by National Geographic
www.treehugger.com
www.grist.org
www.thedailygreen.com
www.care2.com/greenliving
www.greenlivingtips.com
www.teensygreen.com <--for folks with kids
http://greenoptions.com
www.lime.com
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Green Quote
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--Anthropologist Margaret Mead
More easy ways to be green =)
Aimie:
Bag Nation:
Sturdy, reusable totes for groceries are a must, but so is a versatile, take-every where bag for errands and impulse buys on the way home that folds up to a couple inches square and can live in your purse, glove compartment, or coat pocket. Practice saying, "I've got my own bag, thanks."
www.reusablebags.com--a great selection of lightweight but sturdy nylon totes.
www.chicobag.com--offers the bags as fundraising items for schools, sports teams, and other not-for-profit groups.
On Tap:
Drinking tap water is so much better for the planet that buying bottled. Start with a visit to www.ewg.org/tapwater to see how your state's water rates and learn about possible contaminants, then buy a filtration system accordingly. If your water gets good marks, and your biggest concern is the omnipresent chlorine (added to keep the water from picking up contaminants), try filling a pitcher and letting it sit, uncovered, on the counter overnight. The chlorine will evaporate--and later, when you stash it in the fridge, a (covered) pitcher of water saves energy by helping to regulate the temperature.
Leave no Trace:
When you use the ATM, decline a receipt. Keep track of your bank balance online instead. Every bit of paper saved (along with the chemicals used to bleach it) makes a difference, especially when you think of how many receipts you could rack up over time.
Bag Nation:
Sturdy, reusable totes for groceries are a must, but so is a versatile, take-every where bag for errands and impulse buys on the way home that folds up to a couple inches square and can live in your purse, glove compartment, or coat pocket. Practice saying, "I've got my own bag, thanks."
www.reusablebags.com--a great selection of lightweight but sturdy nylon totes.
www.chicobag.com--offers the bags as fundraising items for schools, sports teams, and other not-for-profit groups.
On Tap:
Drinking tap water is so much better for the planet that buying bottled. Start with a visit to www.ewg.org/tapwater to see how your state's water rates and learn about possible contaminants, then buy a filtration system accordingly. If your water gets good marks, and your biggest concern is the omnipresent chlorine (added to keep the water from picking up contaminants), try filling a pitcher and letting it sit, uncovered, on the counter overnight. The chlorine will evaporate--and later, when you stash it in the fridge, a (covered) pitcher of water saves energy by helping to regulate the temperature.
Leave no Trace:
When you use the ATM, decline a receipt. Keep track of your bank balance online instead. Every bit of paper saved (along with the chemicals used to bleach it) makes a difference, especially when you think of how many receipts you could rack up over time.
For all you coffee drinkers
Resolve to never drink coffe out of a paper or plastic cup again. Already have a reusable coffee mug? Buy 2 more. That way you'll always have one on hand, and clean, for transporting coffee you make at home or buy on the way to work.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
what it climate change?
Climate change is the rising temperatures, shorter winters, ponds drying, animals changing life cycles, unhealthy air and much more!
that is a small reason of what climate change is. Here is a longer video about what it is as well.
a simple way to reduce climate change that leads to global warming.
i thought this was a cute and very smart way to gather ideas on global warming!
that is a small reason of what climate change is. Here is a longer video about what it is as well.
a simple way to reduce climate change that leads to global warming.
i thought this was a cute and very smart way to gather ideas on global warming!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Greenness Making the News
Going green in the housing market gains popularity according to CNN:
CNN Article
Companies are finding the going green is paying off:
Companies go green
-Sara
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Science of climate change
The keeling curve is the longest running plot of atmospheric CO2.
climate change science
C02 does NOT cause temperature increase
excerpt paraphrase: "temperature increase precedes C02 increase; you never hear people argue that lung cancer causes smoking"
Newest ice core data
-Ariel-
climate change science
Reality can be complicated. Here is some counter-point:
Additional info for a balanced perspective:
C02 does NOT cause temperature increase
excerpt paraphrase: "temperature increase precedes C02 increase; you never hear people argue that lung cancer causes smoking"
Newest ice core data
-Ariel-
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