Remember all those old Sci-Fi movies where any and all problems can be fixed with nuclear weapons? Whether it’s a …
Month: May 2010
Shear Genius: Free Haircuts for the Unemployed
When you’ve been out of work for a while, grooming is usually one of the first things to go. Also pants with waist…
From Fumes to Fava Beans: San Francisco Freeway Gets a New Life
Q & A With Chris Burley, Cofounder of Hayes Valley Farm Earlier this year, while speeding down a busy San Francisco…
Sexual Violence Escalates in Post-Earthquake Haiti
We’re all familiar with the human and environmental tolls that immediately follow natural disasters. But thereR…
One Bag at a Time: Lisa Foster Changes Grocery Store Expectations
Lisa Foster, a former high school English teacher in Los Angeles, was living in Australia in 2005 (while her husband wor…
Simple Steps to Improve Your Aquarium’s Water Efficiency
Fish may not be the most eco-friendly pets. According to the California Energy Commission, an aquarium run 24 hours per …
The White House Pens Oil Disaster Response Screenplay on Its Blog
Today in Hill/Street Greens, from the Hill… Know what spells efficiency? A 6,200-word blog post that attempts to d…
New Documentaries Shed Light on Global Environmental Crises
If you thought “Titantic” was a compelling disaster film, try wrapping your brain around the submersion of a…