Earth Day 2008

It's Not the Planet That Needs Saving, or, Why Earth Day's All Wrong

Ben Jervey | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Ben Jervey

Like so many tools our environmental forefathers handed down to us, Earth Day has failed miserably to adapt and react to the scale of the crises we face.

On Earth Day, Let's Talk About Environmental Injustice

Rep. Joe Baca | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Rep. Joe Baca

It is a shame that people of color continue to bear an unjust, disproportionate burden, while contributing significantly to the American mosaic.

Green Funerals: How To Make An Eco-Exit

AP | REGAN McTARSNEY | Posted 04.30.2008 | Living


LONDON — It's no longer enough to live a greener life _ now people are being encouraged to be environmentally friendly when they leave the Earth...

Earth Day 2008: Everything You Need To Know

Huffington Post | Verena von Pfetten | Posted 04.30.2008 | Living


Happy Earth Day! In honor of today's planetary celebration, The Huffington Post has pulled together everything you could possibly need or want to know...