http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Topic http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/live-urban-areas.html Around 50% of the world's population lives in cities, according to Millennium Development Goals Report 2007. And as you're likely aware, the global trend is continuing towards a migration towards urban populations. Around 50% of the world's population lives in cities, according to Millennium Development Goals Report 2007. And as you're likely aware, the global trend is continuing towards a migration towards urban populations. Urban Planning Waste Disposal Zero Waste Fri, 01 May 2009 14:12:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/live-urban-areas.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-bamboo-grow.html Bamboo is turning out to be one of the most important plants to the modern green movement. You may have heard me extol the virtues of bamboo before—and for good reason. It's the fastest growing woody plant in the world, and it can be used as material in the construction of a slew of goods—flooring, bed sheets, paper, and even laptops are now being made with bamboo. Bamboo is turning out to be one of the most important plants to the modern green movement. You may have heard me extol the virtues of bamboo before—and for good reason. It's the fastest growing woody plant in the world, and it can be used as material in the construction of a slew of goods—flooring, bed sheets, paper, and even laptops are now being made with bamboo. Bamboo Clothing Paper Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-bamboo-grow.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-venice-algae.html You've likely heard of the innovative technology used to produce biofuel from algae. Algae biofuels are one of the most promising, intriguing forms of renewable energy currently in development—and even already in use. You've likely heard of the innovative technology used to produce biofuel from algae. Algae biofuels are one of the most promising, intriguing forms of renewable energy currently in development—and even already in use. Electricity Energy Efficiency Green Your Electricity Renewable Energy Saving Energy Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-venice-algae.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-lake-michigan.html We all know the Great Lakes are big. If they weren't, they'd have to do something about that name. But do you know just how big—and just how important—those lakes are? We all know the Great Lakes are big. If they weren't, they'd have to do something about that name. But do you know just how big—and just how important—those lakes are? Outdoors Pollution Water Water Conservation Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-lake-michigan.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-fight-globalwarming.html Sometimes stereotypes of Americans can get carried away—we're big car drivin', flag wavin', devil-may-care, super consumin' folks according to much of the world. And though there may be hints of truth to every stereotype, we're more alert and informed than many give us credit for. Sometimes stereotypes of Americans can get carried away—we're big car drivin', flag wavin', devil-may-care, super consumin' folks according to much of the world. And though there may be hints of truth to every stereotype, we're more alert and informed than many give us credit for. Carbon Footprint Calculator Climate Change Environmental Policy Green Community Take Action Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-fight-globalwarming.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-air-pollutants.html Reports are in that the EPA is moving towards finally labeling carbon dioxide as a pollutant, which will have huge implications in the way that it's regulated—which is good news for anyone who's concerned about climate change. Reports are in that the EPA is moving towards finally labeling carbon dioxide as a pollutant, which will have huge implications in the way that it's regulated—which is good news for anyone who's concerned about climate change. Climate Change Environmental Policy Pollution Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-air-pollutants.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-northeastern-sealevels.html Detractors call us global warming 'alarmists.' The implication being that 'alarmists,' people who are concerned that the unnatural amount of greenhouse gas emissions accumulating in our atmosphere is leading to a slew of very dire problems, are exaggerating the extent of climate change to scare others into supporting a liberal, environmentally friendly agenda. Or worse, they're just doing it for attention. Detractors call us global warming 'alarmists.' The implication being that 'alarmists,' people who are concerned that the unnatural amount of greenhouse gas emissions accumulating in our atmosphere is leading to a slew of very dire problems, are exaggerating the extent of climate change to scare others into supporting a liberal, environmentally friendly agenda. Or worse, they're just doing it for attention. Climate Change Environmental Policy Take Action Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-northeastern-sealevels.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-landfill.html We all know that there are plenty of not-so lovely mounds of land littered around our nation that are filled with, well, litter. Picture a landfill. Well, one of those kinds of trash is taking up a hell of a lot more room than the others—and it clogs up 40% of the whole joint. We all know that there are plenty of not-so lovely mounds of land littered around our nation that are filled with, well, litter. Picture a landfill. Well, one of those kinds of trash is taking up a hell of a lot more room than the others—and it clogs up 40% of the whole joint. E-Waste Paper Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair or Recycle Waste Disposal Zero Waste Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-landfill.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-shark-finning.html It's sort of mind boggling when you hear the number for the first time—it just doesn't make sense. Maybe because it's something most of us don't think about; sharks getting killed for their fins. But it's happening everyday. Everyday, "fishermen" catch sharks, pull them out of the ocean, cut off their fins, and throw the still-living remains back into the ocean, where they slowly bleed to death. It's sort of mind boggling when you hear the number for the first time—it just doesn't make sense. Maybe because it's something most of us don't think about; sharks getting killed for their fins. But it's happening everyday. Everyday, "fishermen" catch sharks, pull them out of the ocean, cut off their fins, and throw the still-living remains back into the ocean, where they slowly bleed to death. Animals Consumption Endangered Species Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-shark-finning.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-nuclear-waste.html Nuclear waste is pretty much the most hated substance on earth. And for good reason—exposure to the waste and its radiation can cause a slew of adverse health effects. That's putting it lightly. And yet, as long as we keep running nuclear power plants there's going to be nuclear waste. Lots of it. Nuclear waste is pretty much the most hated substance on earth. And for good reason—exposure to the waste and its radiation can cause a slew of adverse health effects. That's putting it lightly. And yet, as long as we keep running nuclear power plants there's going to be nuclear waste. Lots of it. Energy Pollution Waste Disposal Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/go-for-the-green/green-brain-nuclear-waste.html