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November 19, 2009
- The New Face of Greenpeace
I mean the title quite literally. A new leader for Greenpeace was recently interviewed and I found the article in the New York Times. (…)
November 11, 2009
- A Real House From the Shire
I could not help but think of Lord of the Rings when I saw this website. This home is environmentally sound and it does look quite comfortable. (…)
November 5, 2009
- Bamboo's Growing Popularity
I typed the title without realizing the pun initially, so sorry for those who groaned when they read that. I have seen repeatedly that many companies are using bamboo in an effort to be more eco-friendly. This recent article that I read talked about a company called Incase that has created an iPhone case made out of bamboo pulp. (…)
October 29, 2009
- NASCAR's Green
My fiance would probably have many things to say on this article I read about NASCAR's initiatives to be more environmentally friendly. There are many easy ways for a sport that involve vehicles that get five miles to the gallon to improve their standings. (…)
October 15, 2009
- Carbon Dioxide Simulation
In my internet surfing, I found this great website called Breathing Earth that shows you the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the globe. Obviously, it is an estimate but it still cannot help but make a powerful point. (…)
October 7, 2009
- Green Cleaning in Schools
I apologize for not writing for a while. As I started reading articles, I stumbled upon this one about a school in Illinois that has raised it's green status. It is short and to the point, but it has interesting meaning behind it. (…)
September 30, 2009
- Green Roofs Combat Greenhouse Gases
I love the New York Times because you can usually rely on it for great articles and unusual topics. This article in particular was all about green roofing. What it means is that companies wishing to go green spend green to plant green on their rooftops. (…)
September 23, 2009
- Tornado Leads to Green Design
This article from the New York Times talked about the greening of a small town called Greensburg in Kansas after a tornado had destroyed the area two years prior. (…)
September 22, 2009
- Environmentally Friendly Methods for Students
It is not too often that an author of a how-to green article takes into consideration the limited resources of a college student. Many articles mention how people should make renovations or purchase expensive items to make a difference. This can be very discouraging to someone who lives in a dorm on a very limited budget. (…)
September 8, 2009
- Malaysia's Budget 2010
This article was part of a two article series on Malaysia and the country's efforts to go green. I would assume the author has a decent understanding of not only the green movement but also businesses from what the article put forth. (…)
August 22, 2009
- Green Ramadan
In Chicago, many mosques are using the Ramadan as a means to encourage people to make more environmentally friendly decisions. Ramadan is a month-long fasting that occurs this time of year. It is a time for Muslims to pray and purify themselves. (…)
August 21, 2009
- Harvesting Kinetic Energy
I was taken aback by this article because it presented an idea I have never heard proposed before: harvesting the kinetic energy of cars. For those who do not know, kinetic energy is the energy of movement. When cars are moving along, they create kinetic energy that has not been harvested before. A company called New Energy Technologies is working to change this. (…)
August 19, 2009
- Major League Baseball Goes Green
I was surprised to learn the even the MLB (amongst other leagues) are doing their part to green the world. Chris Dickerson, a Reds outfielder, has joined a group called weplaygreen.org. I had never heard of this group until I read this article. (…)
August 17, 2009
- Sustainable Foods from Sustainable Farms
There are many ways to go green, as this article mentions. A method that can be sometimes overlooked is in your purchasing power. As consumers, we have the power to show our support to companies that are striving to go green. (…)
August 13, 2009
- All About Electricity
Since the summer is still kicking out extreme temperatures for us in the northern hemisphere, Waste Management produced a short article with tips on cutting down your electrical use. I was quite impressed with the list and they even offered percentages on savings that can be made by these simple lifestyle changes. (I love numbers.)
For starters, Waste Management offers the usual suggestion of adjusting your thermostat accordingly. They say that for every degree below 78 you turn your air conditioner, you will spend up to four percent more on your electricity. (Once again, teachers: you could have your students put this to the test and collect averages. It would be interesting to see how accurate this is and an eye opening expereince for students.)
Waste Management also makes suggestions such as planting trees near the home. This works two-fold because the trees block the wind when it's cold but also provide shade when it's hot. I cannot help but wonder how the shade affects your heating bill in the winter compared to the summer. Hopefully the good outweighs the bad. On a happier note, trees are natural filters and improve the air quality around the home. (…)
August 12, 2009
- South Korea and Green Technology
Countries around the world are moving toward greening their technology. This article discusses briefly some of the things that South Korea is doing to become the world leader in green IT. (…)
August 11, 2009
- Going Green that Saves Green
With the economy limping along, it is important for families to look for ways to save money. The author of this article brings up a very important point: the easiest way to go green is to save green. The author emphasizes the often overlooked "reduce". (…)
August 10, 2009
- Problems with Green Energy
Thomas Fuller brings about many concerns about green energy in his article. Many people like the idea of moving away from fossil fuels as the main source of energy but there are some hindrances that Fuller brings up. (…)
August 5, 2009
- REAL Buildings
I like this article for many reasons. First, it highlights a business in Tampa Bay called REAL Buildings that creates homes that are more environmentally friendly. Second, it provides some ideas for other who are also interested in going green. (…)
August 4, 2009
- White Roofs and Energy
This article is part of a series on energy in general. The first half focuses on the use of white materials for roofing as a method of going green. White roofing works in a method similar to wearing a white shirt on a sunny day. Many people know from experience that a white shirt will feel much cooler than a darker shirt. The same is true of roofing. The white color better reflects the sun and therefore can lower the use of cooling systems. Many places have adopted this simple technique. (…)
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