Google to Give Energy Consumers Control

Google is currently working on an innovative new tool which will give consumers the means with which to easily monitor their home energy consumption.  Currently being tested on Google’s own employees, the Google PowerMeter employs smarter energy-tracking devices to monitor daily energy usage, and users can view simple graphs of the data with an uploaded widget on iGoogle pages.  [...]

Bicycling: A Green Approach to World Travel

Think world travel is beyond the grasp of an eco-friendly reality? 
Think again…   
Hard-core travelers use bicycling as a means to travel around the world, allowing them a cultural and existential experience most people cannot fathom. 
Case in point:
Two adventurous spirits named Tim and Cindie Travis—a couple with a dream and the will to make [...]

A Fresh Concept For Minimizing Waste

Maybe you have heard of the recent popularity of Freecycle.org.  Originated in Arizona in 2003, this grassroots non-profit organization has creating an on-line community based around minimizing unnecessary waste.  Freecycle has spread across the globe but is divided into smaller local sites run by local volunteers.  It really is a novel idea.  You go to their site, sign up, and [...]

A Green Workout Program

If the planet’s well-being is important to you, chances are your own well-being is as well.  Good diet and exercise contribute to quality of life and longevity more than anything else.  Fortunately for the up-to-date eco-citizen, eco-friendly habits are usually also great for you. 
Eating organic whole foods encourages sustainable farming practices, cuts down on burning [...]

No Place Like Home–The Best Green Cities In America

One of the biggest challenges facing Americans as The Green Revolution mounts is lack of choices.  Many of us are ready to sacrifice if only our environment allowed us to continue living our normal lives and make eco-friendly-choices.  Is the city you live in conducive to a green lifestyle?  If not, would you consider moving [...]