Winter can be a big energy drain. You drive when you might have walked or biked. You turn the heat up on icy days. You keep the coffee pot warm all day. But here are some human-powered ways to enjoy winter. Read more…

Umbra debates leather vs. pleather.

Broomhuggers calls SC Johnson on their questionable “green” tactics.

Endangered turtle makes a journey of almost 13,000 miles!

The British Medical Journal says that climate change is a huge threat to human health.

David Beckham should be ashamed of himself.

If you want to hang out on Facebook, e-mail me.

This morning, I had an appointment and then I had to stop at the store for a few things on the way home.  I was late for my appointment and ran out the door at the last minute without my grocery bags.  I ended up running to BJ’s instead of going to the grocery store (they have a selection store brand organic foods now!).  Since warehouse stores don’t even have bags, it wasn’t an issue, but before I decided to go to BJ’s, I was brainstorming on how to deal with my forgotten bags.   Read more…

Most captive-born predators die when released into the wild.

Gore says changing light bulbs isn’t enough.

U.S. still choosing plastic.

Dozens of rare reptiles wash up dead in India.

Ice runway knocks weeks off of journey to Antarctica.

Look for a new tip later this afternoon!

Speaking of avoiding plastics, here’s a great non-plastic crate option for dogs from Lost In Lounge. Read more…

I’ve finally gotten down with what all the kids are doing these days and gotten myself a Myspace page (even though everyone’s on Facebook now, right?).  I don’t know how to use Myspace yet, and I need to fix my page a bit, but I’m planning to post links to my tips every day and maybe some personal blog entries (if I ever get around to it).

So, if you’re on Myspace, please be my friend.  Right now, Tom is my only one and that’s just sad.

With the economic restrictions of the average family, it’s hard to make changes like buying a hybrid car, or putting solar panels on your house, or picking up and moving closer to your job to cut your petroleum use. Those are changes that you may be able to make long term, but here’s something simple you can do today. Read labels. Read more…

Cuba bans marine turtle hunt.

Iceland gets a hydrogen powered ship.

Prince Charles appears at energy summit via hologram.

You have to check out this giant salamander.

Grist reviews eco-friendly coffee.

If you light candles in your house, you’ll know that there’s a point where there’s still wax left, but the wick is gone.  Recycle the wax and make new candles!

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