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Saddened by What Seems To Be a New LEGO Mission Statement

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 11.23.2009 | Green


Mairi Beautyman

Why is this firm suddenly going gadget-crazy? From a tech-stand point, the new products don't seem to be anything special: Simple, cheap, a bit bulky, and not exactly option-packed.

Video: Yoga + Green + Music = Wanderlust Festival.

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.22.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

I've been in this business for seven years, and Wanderlust Fest is the first time I've ever seen first tier yoga in a context of "hip," or big-time music in a context of mindfulness (green, yoga, etc.).

We're Still Light Years Away

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 11.22.2009 | Green


Jennifer Schwab

A recent experience tells me that we have a long way to go before even the top level of architects and developers really understand how to design and build a sustainable property.

Environmental Warfare in 10 years

Diane Francis | Posted 11.22.2009 | Green


Diane Francis

Oil company CEOs and Canadian, U.S. and British government officials attending the Global Business Forum in Banff last week heard a chilling forecast of military clashes if there is an environmental meltdown due to climate change.

Green Wheels

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 11.22.2009 | World


Charlotte Safavi

No matter how many or how few people in Iran remain dissatisfied with the state of affairs, so long as they show their green and voice their heartfelt longing for reform, the movement is alive.

Eight GOP Politicians Parrot False $1,761 Talking Point on Costs of Climate Bill

Josh Nelson | Posted 11.21.2009 | Green


Josh Nelson

When your position is based on ignoring science to prop up polluting industries -- as is the case for many Republican politicians -- you have little choice but to cite misleading statistics to make your point.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: The Green Movement's Dirty Little Secret

Michael Parrish DuDell | Posted 11.18.2009 | Green


Michael Parrish DuDell

Not very long ago I found myself at a fancy green-themed party. At first glance one might think that Mother Nature herself had blessed this sustainable soiree. And then the hors d'oeuvres were passed.

Habitat for Humanity's First Green Roof

ThienVinh Nguyen | Posted 11.18.2009 | Green


ThienVinh Nguyen

If every building in the city had green roofs, the sewer system would probably be controlled and we could swim in the rivers, Costello said.

Time Misses the Mark with Glenn Beck Cover Story

Josh Nelson | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green


Josh Nelson

Glenn Beck thinks Time's cover story on him is fair. This alone should make it clear to the casual observer that it is in fact anything but.

Should Boulder Limit Homeowners' Ability to Build McMansions?

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.17.2009 | Denver


Waylon Lewis

Is it a case of Big Brother -- or good ol'fashioned green common sense -- for Boulder to limit the construction huge homes?

Oh No, Not Another Film About Climate Change

Franny Armstrong | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green


Franny Armstrong

If you have a burning idea you need to communicate -- uncensored -- with maximum possible emotional punch and a potential audience of tens of millions, a doc's the way to go.

We Are What We Eat. Let's Be Something Better.

Jenna Woginrich | Posted 11.15.2009 | Green


Jenna Woginrich

The problem is that Americans have convinced themselves that cheap food, a seasonless selection, and endless variety are their rights instead of healthy food, in-season crops, and correct variety.

Bill McKibben and Climate Scientists in Boulder: A Critical Report

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Waylon Lewis

Why are we losing the war against climate change? Because Americans are, more and more, merely preaching to our respective choirs.

Top Canadian Banker Explains Green Strategy

Diane Francis | Posted 11.15.2009 | Green


Diane Francis

Canada's banking system is one of the best regulated, and modulated, in the world, which is why no Canadian financial institution went bust during the 1930s Depression.

How Glenn Beck Can Become a Progressive -- Really!

John F. Wasik | Posted 11.15.2009 | Politics


John F. Wasik

Beck and his tea-bagging minions apparently don't want anything to do with creating jobs for those who need them.

Copenhagen Countdown: Todd Stern's Tough Spot

John Wihbey | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green


John Wihbey

As Obama's climate envoy, Todd Stern, urgently called for the Senate to pass a bill to address global warming, his remarks underscored the worrisome prospects for a new global deal on climate change.

Top 10 Eco-friendly Getaways: From Hostels To High End Hotels (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green


There are all sorts of ways to have a green vacation, and check out our slideshow of some of the top eco-friendly accommodations, from hostels to high...

Great, Green Fashion Brands

Avital Binshtock | Posted 11.12.2009 | 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.

Landmark Green Jobs Bill Passes Senate 52 - 8

Dan Cantor | Posted 11.11.2009 | New York


Dan Cantor

New York may be on the verge of becoming a world leader in energy efficiency. Working late into the night, the State Senate passed the historic Green...

A New Number for a New Era: From 9/11 to 350

Billy Parish | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Billy Parish

Until we change our lifestyle, the Earth will remain in the danger zone. There is still time to bring carbon dioxide levels back down, but it's going to take a major transformation in how we think and act.

The Age of Stupid Gives a Coin-Flip Chance of Avoiding Climate Catastrophe

Franny Armstrong | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Franny Armstrong

We are the most intelligent creature ever to evolve and yet we are about to make the stupidest mistake in all of geological time

Mosquitoes Breeding In Swimming Pools Of Foreclosed Homes (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business


Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water and there's an abundance of it in eastern Riverside County, California. Mosquitoes there are breeding in t...

Does Your Toilet Really Need to Chirp Like a Bird? Japan's Un-green Lifestyle Expectations

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green


Mairi Beautyman

After a 20-day trip, four Japanese social norms made me wonder if pledges for extremely ambitious greenhouse gas emission cuts are realistic.

What Would Van Do?

Jakada Imani | Posted 11.08.2009 | Green


Jakada Imani

Now, more than ever, we must redouble our efforts to create a green-collar economy that truly creates opportunity for all.

Study: Climate Bill's Benefits Far Outweigh Costs

Wall Street Journal | Keith Johnson | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


So much of the wailing and gnashing of teeth around the climate bill in Congress revolves around the costs of curbing greenhouse-gas emissions. What a...