It's About Time! Isn't It?!

I must admit, I'm pretty excited--no, I'm thrilled! Arianna's decision to designate an entire section to environmentalism speaks volumes not only for her personal priorities, but also the priorities of the Huffington Post's readership. Just as Arianna recently stated in her HuffPost Green kick-off post, it's clear you value environmentalism. You care about the state of our planet. You want the suggestions and solutions for a sustainable future.

So here we are. You asked for it, you got it: an entire section devoted to green.

And perhaps "section" is an understatement. With content from TreeHugger, Planet Green and The Huffington Post, HuffPost Green is a virtual library of the most pressing global matters affecting our planet today. Together we will bring you every issue from climate change to conservation, the latest in environmental legislation and the best in green living.

We'll also get down to green business with advice on sustainable investing, updates on environmental business ventures and a plethora of sustainable solutions for rising gas prices and decreasing food reserves.

And as carbon stats continue to get us down and gas prices remain depressing, we'll provide some much needed inspiration with stories of environmental heroism, or the occasional paparazzi shot of celebrity greening.

But HuffPost Green doesn't stop there. Featuring such renowned leaders as Majora Carter, Laurie David and Graham Hill, we'll bring you opinion from the forefront of environmental activism. We'll cover it all--renewable energy, green building, recycling and organics--the list goes on and on.

So see what HuffPost Green has to offer. And, most importantly, leave your suggestions and ideas in the comments section below. I can't promise they'll get back to Arianna, but I'll certainly take them into consideration.

Comments

[Lesscancer]

Yes Olivia "it is time. Thank you for your good works.

I am hopeful that this "green" exchange will include discussions on the importance of reducing environmental exposures that are both known and suspected of being linked to cancer.

Scientist tell us that when we work to prevent cancer-we in turn often prevent a whole host of illnesses to include those illnesses associated with the heart and respiratory system.

When we work to protect the environment-often there is the opportunity to reduce those environmental exposures linked with cancer.

If there is an opportunity to reduce the unnecessary and preventable environmental exposures linked with cancer we can rest assured by eliminating those exposures we not only are doing good things for human health but for the environment as well.

Scientist tell us that 70-80% of all cancer comes from outside of our body-unlike the many other illnesses associated with heredity cancer for the most part is manufactured-not born. Some of these cancers are associated with behaviors that are behavioral to include smoking.

Olivia "while we often do not know what particular exposure may have caused cancer- there is little harm in preventing those exposures either linked or suspected of being associated with cancer.

Everyone can make a difference. For too long we have looked upon our own polluting as "our own.

What we do at home and the choices we make are more than just "us"- it impacts everyone.

Bill Couzens, Founder lesscancer.org

[enilorac]

I'm pretty excited to see that Olivia Z. is back and with a role shaping the Green pages for Huffpost!
I have been wondering what happened to her lively, charming eco blogs and stories. Missed her wit and whack and so I hope it has an effect now all over the ne section. I suppose she's been busy lately with the new section. How great to suck in all those other partners too.
Go Green Living and go Green ( incidentally I see smarti-girl Olivia went to the Big Green for college.

[Jonahson]

In the very near future after all those exciting political issues has died and with Bush already out of office. Politics may be a bit boring. It is good HuffPo management has chosen that which concerns everyone by going Green. Wise choice.

[williamolson]

Despite record oil prices, sales of Hummers soar

Schaumburg, IL (WT)"Same store sales of dealerships selling the iconic GM Hummer reported year-over-year sales growth of 115 percent last month. Stores reporting consisted only of areas that had received federal emergency assistance due to natural disasters within the 12 months. Areas reporting are also reputed as having some of the lowest I.Q."s on the planet.

Despite the cost of fuel, consumers in these areas have responded very favorably to the brand. Tim Toodull of Helluvadumb City, KS. stated, "My house blew down and I needed a place to stay. They were looting these pigs right off the lot at the dealership up the street, so I figured, what the hell."

Some tout the auto"s efficiency. "After the hurricane, I stopped at my parents" place and waited out front while they grabbed their last belongings. It does pretty well on gas when in neutral," remarked Jason Dimwits of Canigetsmarts Township, FL.

Still others were impressed with the responsiveness of the truck. "When I put it in gear, it goes forward"every time so far," remarked Natalie Gasbag of Dumbashell, CA. "After an earthquake, this was important to me," she added.

Regarding the brands' future, GM spokesperson Cynthia Houston commented, "We have complete faith in the Hummer. We"re projecting 7-10 natural disasters next year in the US . We"re hoping the number of overseas disasters is even greater."

[OliviaZ]

this must be a joke right?
I thought GM was considering shutting down the Hummer brand???
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/03/AR2008060303264.html?hpid=topnews

also look at these graphs I think you better double check your sources
http://seekingalpha.com/article/80584-hummer-sales-down-as-gas-rises

[Ajita]

I've always loved your columns Ms Zaleski, long before there as a "green" section here, but you haven't posted in a while. So its about time alright! I'm looking forward to more frequent columns from you with more practical environmentalism tips. Thanks for your work!

[OliviaZ]

Ajita -
That is so kind of you to say. You're right . . . I haven't posted in a long time. Have been uber busy setting up the HuffPo Green site. Now that it's here I can get back to what I love most--BLOGGING--as contributing editor for green I'll be writing a lot more so keep your eyes peeled. Thanks again for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

Olivia Zaleski