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Green gyms: healthier grist for recycled treadmills

Content Keyword RSS — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:09:11 +0000

It's not easy being green, but health clubs are finding that being good to the planet may also reward their bottom line.

Calling all radicals: unite for Kerry-Boxer

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:07:06 +0000

Cross-posted from Grist . As an activist who has been arrested for civil disobedience, organized national climate mobilizations, protested outside of coal plants and worked for Greenpeace, I am calling on my friends and colleagues to fight for the Kerry-Boxer “Clean Energy Jobs Act” and a strong global treaty in Copenhagen. On Monday Senator Barbara Boxer and Energy Secretary Steven Chu said there is a chance of passing a climate bill in Congress before the international talks in Copenhagen

Green Diary Rescue & Open Thread: Fossil Fuel

Content Keyword RSS — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:27:24 +0000

Emily Gertz at Grist writes: G20 cans fossil-fuel subsidies, but fails to make other climate-conserving moves On Friday afternoon, President Barack Obama formally announced that the world’s 20 major developed and developing nations had agreed to gradually eliminate fossil-fuel subsidies. It was the only climate-specific policy directive to come out of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Pittsburgh, and it fell far short in the view of climate activists, who were hoping for a firm propo

Localwashing in Pictures at Grist

Content Keyword RSS — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:24 +0000

We’re always on the alert for ‘greenwashing’, but what about ‘localwashing’? It turns out, big corporations are just as eager to make money off your dedication to buying local as they are off what they see as “the green trend”. From Walmart to Citgo, huge companies are trying to lure our dollars out of our pockets using misleading and often downright deceptive ads claiming that they’re “local”. Grist put together an amazing collection of the 12 of the most outrageous examples. Check out thes

The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Throwing the Environment Away

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:32:24 +0000

By Raquel Brown, TMC MediaWire Blogger Our throwaway economy is largely to blame for our environmental woes, as Lester Brown points out for Grist. First introduced after World War II to stimulate growth and create more jobs, throwaway products offered consumers convenience. Soon, disposable paper towels replaced hand towels, tissues replaced handkerchiefs, and plastic diapers replaced cloth ones, eventually building up an overwhelming amount of garbage. Throwaway products create a multitude

Green Dentistry Week: Toothpaste

Technorati Search for: "green tips" — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:40:58 +0000

Small changes made to our daily habits can add up. This week, with help from the Eco-Dentistry Association , we'll provide tips to help you green your dental hygiene routine. Tip #2: Choose Greener Toothpaste Before heading down the toothpaste aisle, know where your brand stands: Tom's of Maine scored highest on Good Guide's list of ecofriendly toothpastes , while Dr. Ken's and Desert Essence earned top honors in Grist's paste test . Of course, you can skip the tube altogether by maki

Green Pages The Global Directory for Environmental Technology (Www.OSIR.org.in)

Content Keyword RSS — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:30:06 +0000

Environmental News Resources Aggregated Links to Articles in the World Press about the Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Technology and Business Source: www.eco-web.com Environmental News: Environmental News from Grist Top scientists say global warming is triggering ecosystem changes around the 6 Apr 2007 at 1:04pm The natural world is already getting knocked around by climate change, the Source: www.globalwarmingisreal.com Environment News | Environm

Is “Our Deteriorating Atmosphere” The Best Way To Talk Climate?

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:28 +0000

Grist has a piece today on a PR firm whose research on engaging the public on climate has leaked. Apparently, their work shows that "climate agnostics" respond best to the term "our deteriorating atmosphere." Well, not to be outdone, HuffPost Green has its own highly scientific method of market research that we'd like to try out. Let us know what you think:

youtube shows us how to live green

Technorati Search for: "green tips" — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:07:02 +0000

In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22, YouTube has teamed up with Sun Chips to launch an entire channel devoted to all things green. The new Live Green YouTube channel is a one-stop-shop for videos devoted to helping you live a more eco-friendly life. In addition to videos from Live Green partners like Discovery Networks that explore sustainable urban agriculture and Grist TV that offer answers to environmental questions, you’ll find a terrific collection of our own Green-It-Yourself videos

Green Your Job: Finding Work Opportunities

Technorati Search for: "green tips" — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:13:23 +0000

Whether you work full-time, part-time, or are looking for a job, we've got tips for reducing your environmental impact at work. This week we're showing you how to turn your career into a green job. Tip #4: Seek Green Jobs If you're unemployed , there are plenty of online resources available to help you find a job that will benefit both your wallet and the planet. Many respected environmental Web sites like Treehugger , Grist , and Care2 post ecofriendly employment opportunities. The