General Motors Shows Its True Colors – And They’re Not Green
General Motors’ Vice President Bob Lutz created a firestorm earlier this week when it was reported that he told reporters he thought climate change was a “crock of s**t”. Over at Grist, David Roberts noted, “GM has been, and continues
None of the Candidates is Talking About Environmental Health
Who would do a better job protecting the environment as president? Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, or John McCain? A glance at the records the three senators have racked up over the last three years makes it pretty clear that either
EcoMoms Are Everywhere!
Moms have always been the most “eco” people on the planet. Now, they’re forming networks to help support each other’s efforts to “go green” in ways that are actually bring more women into the environmental movement. A recent story
Finding the Right Fuel-Efficient Car
After all the hype generated at the North American International Auto Show and the shows that have started touring the country, it can be hard to get the straight scoop on the best “green” car to buy. I asked Joanne
Oman Could Set an Example for the World
The Environment Society of Oman faces some real challenges. It wants to educate people in this beautiful Arabian Gulf country about the need to protect the environment, but very few people are interested in the message. It wants to encourage
Shop On Sale
Organic cotton bed linens are luxurious but expensive – until they go on sale. Gaiam.com’s annual green sale is underway now, making organic bedding far more affordable. Sample: Organic wool comforters – normally $249; on sale for $201 Organic cotton
Free Reusable Bags at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Markets from New Jersey to Virginia began giving away one free reusable bag per customer yesterday to encourage shoppers to “BYOB” – Bring Your Own Bag. The bag had already caught my eye, not only because it’s so
Celebs Leave Their Mark on “Sustainable Hands of Fame” at Sundance Film Festival
Celebs attending the Sundance Film Festival dropped by our Sustainability Suite today and got a good dose of “eco” to take home with them (along with a few environmentally-friendly goodies). Highlights: WHO – Among those who dropped by were Bill
Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Still the Prius and Honda Civic
Despite all the green cars I saw on display at the North American International Auto Show, I came away convinced that if you want to buy a really eco-friendly vehicle, the highly fuel-efficient Prius and Honda Civic Hybrids are still
Auto Companies Need to Work Together on Battery Technology
Plug-in hybrids – PHEVs – could revolutionize the impact cars have on the environment…if only they had the right battery. General Motors, Toyota, and other auto manufacturers hope to put their first plug-ins on sales floors by the year 2010