September 2008 Archives

If the Woods Are So Great, Why Do Bears Shit in Them?

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Will environmental policies impact the way you vote in this year's presidential election?

This hilarious video from HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher reveals some scary statistics.

Note: If some colorful language, including the f-bomb, offends you, this may not be your video. There, you've been warned.

7 Easy Ways to Live Green on Vacation

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green_vacation.jpgIt's an interesting fact that most of us who take steps towards living green by recycling, using products that are less harmful to the environment, and whatever else we can do to keep our world healthy, don't live this lifestyle while on vacation.

Why do many of us completely forget about the environment while on vacation?

We leave the lights on in our rooms when we're not there, we rent a car that guzzles gas, and spews toxins into the air, and many other things without even thinking about it.

Yet when we do these kinds of mindless things while on vacations it has just as much of an impact on the environment as it does if we were to do it while we were at home.

Scary thought isn't it?

However, the good news is that just as we can green our habits at home, we can also green them on vacation.

And for My Next Trick...Magnetic Levitation

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My how we've come full circle.

Once upon a time, as in this 1950's picture from John Cleary, automobiles were actually one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around.

 

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How to Make Your Own Solar Powered Lantern for Under $10

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diy-solar-lantern.jpgLooking for some great eco-friendly ways to light up your porch, deck, or patio this fall?

How does making your own solar powered lantern for less than $10 sound?

Yeah, it sounds GREAT to me too!

As the weather begins to cool down and the football season revs up, many of us will soon be spending more time outdoors.

To make sure you're the coolest, greenest, most rock star cat at your own green fall cookout, check out the following 3, not just 1, simple DIY lanterns...and 2 of them are solar powered.






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