Earth

Mighty Movie Podcast: Lars von Trier's Antichrist: A Conversation

Dan Persons | Posted 10.28.2009 | Entertainment


Dan Persons

"Lars von Trier isn't going to talk to a lot of press." Yeah, yeah; yadda-yadda. But just because he isn't talking to us doesn't mean we can't talk about him, particularly about his childhood.

Mayim Bialik's Latest Role: Green Mom

Avital Binshtock | Posted 10.20.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

We know her as Blossom, that spunky adolescent on that eponymous sitcom. But since the series ended in 1995, Mayim Bialik, now 33, has truly blossomed.

Nobel Encouragement

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Corso

Life on Earth will survive because of the visions of humans like Barack Obama. If you'd rather just complain, that's your right, but get out of the way while the rest of us get it done.

Planet Hollywood

Avital Binshtock | Posted 10.03.2009 | Entertainment


Avital Binshtock

A common theme runs through several films slated to hit theaters soon: the earth and its fate. "Take heed," the filmmakers seem to be saying, "or these will be our struggles."

New Prediction: Earth Could Warm 6.3 Degrees This Century

washingtonpost.com | Juliet Eilperin | Posted 09.25.2009 | Green


Robert Corell, who chairs the Climate Action Initiative and reviewed the UNEP report's scientific findings, said the significant global temperature ri...

Care About the Earth? Four Simple Ways to Take Action

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.25.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

It's officially Climate Week. In case you feel discouraged that you can't do enough, remember Gandhi's words: "Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

Mighty Movie Podcast: These Moments in Time: Michael Almereyda on Paradise

Dan Persons | Posted 09.24.2009 | Entertainment


Dan Persons

Michael Almereyda is no stranger to toying with film form. His latest documentary, the deceptively free-form Paradise, is an affecting -- dare I say, paradisiacal -- experience.

Great, Green Fashion Brands

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.12.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

Some of the most eye-catching baubles are made of stuff that had a past life--and many of them can be found on Etsy, a global network of artisans selling handmade works.

Farouk El-Baz: From Egypt's Deserts to the Moon and Back

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 11.11.2009 | World


Magda Abu-Fadil

El-Baz plans to highlight the issues of sustainable development and self-preservation at the Arab Environment 2009 conference in Beirut, Lebanon this November

"Day at the Museum"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


Jerry Zezima

I didn't spend a night at the museum for two good reasons: It closed at 5:45 p.m. and I am not, for better or for worse, Ben Stiller.

How to Green Your Art Collection

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.07.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

If you're an art collector, aficionado, or appreciator, these four tips should help you shift your collection (or simply the way you see art) into a more earth-minded endeavor.

Solar Eclipse on July 22

news.nationalgeographic.com | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living


A total solar eclipse passing over some of Earth's most densely populated regions on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, may become the most viewed eclipse ever...

Planet Earth: Difficult Times, Insatiable Appetites ... Doomed?

Janice Taylor | Posted 08.15.2009 | Green


Janice Taylor

We human beings are pretty crude creatures. We want more, more, more. We have insatiable appetites. We do everything in excess, in both our personal and collective lives.

It's Art... It's Energy... No, It's Both

Joshua Keyak | Posted 08.14.2009 | Green


Joshua Keyak

While large alternative energy plants will be necessary to meet demand, we must also supplement those plans with lots of small scale generation, like this project in Austin, Texas.

Self-Care = Earth Care

Avital Binshtock | Posted 08.09.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

What's good for our bodies is good for the planet -- and what's bad for the earth is bad for our health.

Jerusalem's Self-Sustaining Light

Joshua Keyak | Posted 07.25.2009 | Green


Joshua Keyak

While I was not around to remember the boom and bust of the alternative energy sector in the 1970's and 80's, I think even a superficial understanding...

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for the Environment

Joshua Keyak | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green


Joshua Keyak

While our individual actions may seem insignificant when we all take on even a little bit it can add up to make significant, earth-changing impact.

Cameron Diaz: "The Planet Needs A Publicist"

Cameron Diaz : Just Jared | Posted 07.04.2009 | Green


On making Mother Earth famous: "It's the planet, you know what I mean? She should be the one - she should be a star. How do we make this little planet...

Scientists: Earth Could Actually Be Habitable For Another 2.3 Billion Years

Wired | Alexis Madrigal | Posted 07.03.2009 | Green


The Earth could be habitable for another 2.3 billion years, extending previous estimates of life's horizon by more than 1 billion years. King Fai Li ...

A Modest Proposal (With Apologies to Jonathan Swift)

Geri Spieler | Posted 06.19.2009 | Green


Geri Spieler

The solution, of course, is to slow population growth. The benefits from reduced reproduction rates among humans are 20 times more effective than lifestyle changes.

Build Your Own Spaceship

Peter Clothier | Posted 06.04.2009 | Living


Peter Clothier

This book covers a truly amazing amount of material -- much of which was surprising and fresh even to one who has followed the adventures of human beings in space since the first Sputnik.

Thoughts After Seeing Disneynature's Earth

Avital Binshtock | Posted 06.06.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

If it sounds like I'm gushing, that's because I am.

Greening Hollywood: On Earth Worshipping and Going Pagan

Paige Donner | Posted 05.20.2009 | Green


Paige Donner

You know that something's changing when Earth Day begins to morph into Earth Week with accompanying celebrations akin to High Holy Week.

Could Pat Robertson Be Mormon?

Paul Abrams | Posted 05.09.2009 | Politics


Paul Abrams

I always thought that it was the Mormons who received planets to manage in Heaven. Could it be that Robertson is, and always has been, a closet Mormon?

It Is Time to Order a New Economic Order

Peter Brown and Geoff Garver | Posted 03.12.2009 | Green


Peter Brown and Geoff Garver

The evidence is everywhere that continued dedication to 'economic growth,' per se, will destroy the Earth's ability to provide a healthy home for most life forms.