In a bitter twist of fate, right around Earth Day, one of the worst-ever oil spills in the U.S. began. It started on Apr…
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Cape Wind Gets Green Light: So How About One Near You?
This week, developer Jim Gordon received the news he’s dreamed of hearing for nine long years – Cape Wind is…
What to Look for in the Bipartisan Climate and Clean Energy Jobs Bill
A bill sponsored by Senators on both sides of the aisle is up for review, but whether it pays more than lip service to p…
Wake Up and Smell the Polymers
Imagine a TV ad featuring a loopy Zooey Deschanel singing the praises of plastic. Not pretty, nor as comfy as the touch…
The U.S. Drops 22 Spots in the Environmental Performance Index
Anyone who’s ever read the op-ed section of a newspaper or heard the word “Climategate” tossed around …
Eco-Friendly Candles: A Natural Repellent for Mosquitoes
Just as soon as the weather is nice enough to spend evenings in your backyard or on your terrace, mosquitoes come out to…
Green Travel Tip: Pack Your Water Bottle
You would think that something as simple as ditching bottled water would be easy to make a regular habit. But as soon as…
What to Do with Doo
Get a group of pet owners together, and the conversation inevitably turns to poo. Pet owners, like new parents, love to …