Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 04:45 EDT
Obama Orders Chesapeake Bay Restored
Barack Obama, Chesapeake Bay, restoration
The president issued an executive order to restore the Chesapeake Bay Tuesday. At a news conference overlooking the Potomac River in Mount Vernon, Va., President Barack Obama announced the order, the Associated Press reported. It establishes an... Read More
BY Matthew Stabley
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 01:33 EDT
Cute Litter Trap to Debut in DC
Today, Mayor Adrian Fenty will unveil a trash removal system -- the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, so the press release says -- to aid in the cleanup of the Anacostia River. The system, called a Bandalog Litter... Read More
BY Sara Beladi
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:13 EDT
Seven Things You Thought You Could Recycle ... but Can't
If you've ever put something in the recycling bin just because ... well, it seemed recyclable, you may have accidentally gummed up the works at your local recycling plant. Find out what to keep out of your bin, so what goes in can be recycled easily... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
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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
Friday, Apr 24, 2009 at 02:15 EDT
Osprey Away!
I spent this morning destroying the nest of a protected migratory bird because the creature was being reckless and stupid. Don't hate me! I had to do it. Here's my story. I live on a river south of Annapolis, where the... Read More
BY Wendy Rieger
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Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 at 03:45 EDT
Wendy's Green Favorites
I had such a good time speaking at the National Institutes of Health on Earth Day Eve. I was nervous about speaking in front of a lot of people with big brains, but they laughed at my jokes and remained attentive as I blah blah... Read More
BY Wendy Rieger
Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 at 03:45 EDT
National Arboretum Garden Fair!
This weekend the National Arboretum on New York Avenue will hold its big garden fair. It's quite impressive. Here's a portion of their press release: The Garden Fair will be held at the National Arboretum, 3501 New York... Read More
BY Wendy Rieger
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 02:48 EDT
Dial Green for Earth Day
Staring at those empty water bottles on your desk again? Don't you know the water bottle is the most potent weapon of 'the man'? You're supporting the corporatization of a natural resource! You must be feeling pretty guilty... Read More
BY Sara Beladi
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
