Topic: environment

Why Green Living Matters: Guam To Attack Brown Tree Snake Problem By Airdropping Poisonous Mice

Pretty soon, thousands of poisonous mice are going to fall from the sky over Guam. And this isn’t for a scene in Magnolia 2. Wildlife officials in Guam have decided that it’s the best way to attack its rampant brown tree snake problem, which were brought to the island in World War II aboard U.S. military vessels, and have been obliterating native bird populations since then. This is just a glimpse at the terrible things that happen when you mess with mother nature. More »

Matt Damon Calls For Toilet Strike (Just Don’t Call It “One Matt Damon, No Cup”)

Matt Damon is boycotting going to the bathroom. You know, for charity …
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Live In NYC (Or Any City)? You Should See This Video On Gas Emissions

If you live in New York City, or any other for that matter, you likely know that there are considerable gas emissions going into the atmosphere every day. But if you piled it all up and could see the CO2, what would it really amount to? The answer may surprise you. More »

Why The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Is Making Me Sad

New York’s Rockefeller Christmas tree arrived this week, and as it was being pulled down the city streets in preparation for the 80th annual lighting, instead of a sense of joy and excitement, it only elicited a sense of sadness. Here’s why. More »

Jersey Shore No More? Environmentalists And Planners Say Don’t Rebuild

It could lend itself to so many Snookie jokes if it weren’t so sad and serious: Many are advocating against rebuilding the Jersey shore in the wake of Sandy. Climate change has rendered the coast a lost cause, they say. More »

A Failed Carbon Emissions Project Makes A Winner At Girls 20 Summit

Last year, 19-year-old Stéphanie David was selected as just one of seven people to participate in the 2010/2011 Challenge Europe Programme, led by the British Council, to reduce carbon emissions in one year. Named a Clim’Actor, the French teenager was placed in charged of an ambitious environmental initiative; one that David recalls the time limitation being a little daunting. More »

Can You ‘Catch’ Obesity From Your Friends?

Calling all thin people: If you want to maintain your svelte physique, stay away from fat people. That’s the absurd claim some researchers have made. Thankfully, this is now being challenged. More »

Happy Earth Month: Are You Getting Greener?

It’s Earth Month, which cynics will tell you is just a load of crap designed to market greenwashed products and the Nature Channel. But even if you think Earth Month is a sham, there is some good news to celebrate: The EPA reported that the U.S. reduced carbon emissions by 15% between 2000 and 2009, and the population increased by 9%, so per capita emissions dropped by a full 21%. That roughly adds up to 1.5 billion tons of CO2. So, give yourself a pat on the back, and then get back to work, because now that we’ve given you the good news, here’s the bad:
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Arnold Schwarzenegger to Make Environmentalism Sexy — Former action hero and current California governor prepares to leave office and become a green activist. We hope he does better than he did with his state’s budget. (via guardian.co.uk)

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The Case For Natural Toothpaste

Have you ever looked at the sparkling aquamarine gel on your toothbrush and, in your puffy-eyed morning haze, wondered what the hell you’re putting into your mouth? By the time we’re thinking clearly, we’re usually more worried about what kind of coffee to drink and what to do with our coffee grounds, but today’s post from GOOD’s blog, What’s Really In Your Toothpaste?, got us thinking about what’s really going into our mouths (and down the drain) twice a day, every day. More »

Is Climate Change a “Women’s Issue”?

Al Gore might be the best-known spokesperson for environmental activitists, but according to a recent study, women are the biggest champions of environmental responsibility. The study followed men and women’s opinions about climate change — whether it was happening, and … More »

Galaxy of Green Stars: Does this Infographic Suck?

When we stumbled on Mother Nature Network‘s Galaxy of Green Stars infographic, we thought we’d found a pretty good guide to who’s who in the world of environmental stewardship. But then we looked closer: Is that Sarah Palin on the chart? Comments on the original post range from outraged at Palin’s presence to annoyed with the thought of Al Gore’s sky-high speaking fees.

Do you think Palin belongs on this chart? And do you think that stars like Daryl Hannah and Cameron Diaz qualify as green stars? Who do you look to for information about the environment and being eco-friendly? Tell us in the comments section, below.

Global Warming: The rising temperatures that have occurred in the last ten years have diminished plants’ ability to soak up carbon from the atmosphere. (via Guardian)

Eco-Friendly Home Design: Upside Down Planter Table

The great thing about ferns is that they don’t require light to flourish. The best thing about this side table is that it’s also an inverted planter that gives a fern shady space to grow. And this particular table, designed … More »

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