Friday, Jun 19, 2009 at 03:36 EDT
Big Green Bus Greases Wheels of Congress
sustainable living, transit
Leftover French fry grease can leave anyone feeling a little green, but that's a good thing for 15 Dartmouth College students. They parked their "Big Green Bus" in front of Capitol Hill Friday to highlight sustainable living and to... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 04:45 EDT
Some Guidance For Your Green Side
Our pals over at We Love DC put together a swell little Green Guide, listing a lot of green activities throughout the month. From happy hours to solar home tours, there's a lot to do in the name of being green. Check out the entire list here. Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 at 11:15 EDT
Solar Power May Finally Pay Off
solar power, prius, schools
For years, solar power has been deemed an excellent alternative energy source. The problem was, however, that the solar cells were too costly. But it looks like that's starting to change. Just this week Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
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Monday, May 4, 2009 at 07:30 EDT
When Bay Cleanup Gets Tough, Tough Lower Goals?
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay has been more than just a challenge. It's been darn near impossible. Years of promises and hope that the Bay could be restored to its once stunning self have turned to months of consternation for environmentalists who... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:46 EDT
Biking to be Green? Find Your Best Route
bicycling, transportation
So it's Earth Week, and you've decided you're going to be brave and bike to work. First thing's first: How the heck do you get there from here? The Commuter Connections Web site can help. It offers turn-by-turn directions using... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:15 EDT
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Discover the size of your carbon footprint and what you can do to reduce it with our handy calculator. You don’t have to calculate anything – the tool will do it for you – just enter information about your lifestyle. Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 at 07:00 EDT
Organic Farmers: Stand Up, Be Counted
Attention Virginia organic farmers. Officials want you to stand up and be counted. Organic farmers are being encouraged to be counted in what the officials are calling the first wide-scale survey of organic producers, according to the... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Monday, Apr 20, 2009 at 12:31 EDT
Test Your Green iCue
You may not have heard about iCue, which is NBC's online educational unit. They provide all kinds of video clips for teachers to use in classrooms to discuss politics, current events and lots of other topics. This week they unveiled their... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Monday, Apr 20, 2009 at 09:30 EDT
Eco-Friendly Gifts Galore
eco gifts
Metrocurean just put out a list of some great eco-friendly items for your home ... or for my home if you want to buy me a gift. The carafes above, for example, are actually made using recycled glass in a furnace powered by wind energy. ... Read More
BY Jim Iovino
Thursday, Apr 9, 2009 at 07:30 EDT
Obama Ponders Radical Global Warming Remedy
If the Chinese can alter the weather to flush out air pollution before the Olympics, then why can't we do something to slow (and possibly reverse) global warming? President Barack Obama and his new science adviser are pondering just that... Read More
