by Steve Brand |
Most people are unaware that the use of electricity is a huge contributor toward air pollution. It seems so clean. We plug a cord into the wall and there are no fumes, no gas or smoke. We do not see the pollutants; however, the production of electricity is typically achieved through burning [...]

Every decision to communicate has some impact on the environment. For example, whether we email or send a letter, we consume energy and resources. There are environmental trade offs in every choice we make, and there is no simple “right answer”. Effective stewardship requires a careful examination of the larger picture that compares the entire [...]

Health & Quality of Indoor Environment ••• Part 6
Written by Kimberly A. Phipps-Nichols |
The previous five issues were devoted to measures one can take to green a home or lifestyle, and here are some final tips for Greening the Workplace. Most people spend as many hours at work as they do at home, [...]

By Brittany Russell
According to the U.S.
Department of Energy, wind energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the world.
Advantages:
• A clean fuel source. Wind energy does not pollute the air, and wind turbines do not produce atmospheric emissions that cause acid rain or greenhouse gasses.
• Wind energy is a domestic source of energy.
• Wind is a [...]

By Nikki Florio
While some of us have mild intentions of joke about what we want our resolutions to be for the New Year, a few take hold and create positive change.
Why Green Resolutions?
The Earth is currently experiencing the sixth great mass extinction. While our five previous mass extinctions have been triggered from natural occurrences – [...]