http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-cross-country-trip.html The bus is one of the most environmentally responsible ways to travel. A cross-country bus trip emits half as many carbon emissions as a cross-country train trip. Planes are the greatest consumers of fuel. They produce about a ton of CO2 on a cross-country flight, and driving by yourself is comparable to a plane ride over long distances. The bus is one of the most environmentally responsible ways to travel. A cross-country bus trip emits half as many carbon emissions as a cross-country train trip. Planes are the greatest consumers of fuel. They produce about a ton of CO2 on a cross-country flight, and driving by yourself is comparable to a plane ride over long distances. Bus Eco-Friendly Travel Public Transportation Trains Transportation Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-cross-country-trip.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/track-buses-phone-internet.html You may be an eco-friendly lady or gent who dutifully takes public transportation to and from work and/or play. However, waiting for the bus can be quite the dreadful chore, especially if it is raining or broiling out. These unpleasant weather conditions may deter potential public transportation riders who will most likely drive to their destination instead. You may be an eco-friendly lady or gent who dutifully takes public transportation to and from work and/or play. However, waiting for the bus can be quite the dreadful chore, especially if it is raining or broiling out. These unpleasant weather conditions may deter potential public transportation riders who will most likely drive to their destination instead. Bus Commuting Eco-Friendly Travel Public Transportation Transportation Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/track-buses-phone-internet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/winter-bus-travel-tips.html Taking the bus in the cold, sleet, snow, hail, and slush is no picnic, but there are steps you can take, and good habits you can practice, to make the whole experience less heinous. Here are 5 tips to make your Winter bus commute as smooth as possible, so you can reduce your carbon footprint and live to tell the tale. Taking the bus in the cold, sleet, snow, hail, and slush is no picnic, but there are steps you can take, and good habits you can practice, to make the whole experience less heinous. Here are 5 tips to make your Winter bus commute as smooth as possible, so you can reduce your carbon footprint and live to tell the tale. Bus Commuting Public Transportation Transportation Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT Megan Cohen http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/winter-bus-travel-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cross-country-bus-safety.html I've taken the bus across the country. It was one of the least pleasant experiences of my life. This was because I was unprepared. Had I had foreknowledge of the things I would encounter on the bus trip, I would have done things differently. If you are prepared for the bus journey, you will have a better chance surviving and using the bus as a method of travel. I've taken the bus across the country. It was one of the least pleasant experiences of my life. This was because I was unprepared. Had I had foreknowledge of the things I would encounter on the bus trip, I would have done things differently. If you are prepared for the bus journey, you will have a better chance surviving and using the bus as a method of travel. Bus Eco-Friendly Travel Public Transportation Transportation Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cross-country-bus-safety.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/motivate-green-drive.html Laura MacLean appeared on Emeril’s show to get some ideas about staying on track after managing to lose 130 pounds. These heroes provide great fuel for kick starting our own goals. Laura MacLean appeared on Emeril’s show to get some ideas about staying on track after managing to lose 130 pounds. These heroes provide great fuel for kick starting our own goals. Act Local Biking Bus Do-Gooding Electric Cars Exercise Walking Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT Jeannine Ouellette http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/motivate-green-drive.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-summer-vacation.html It's beginning to look a lot like summer, and with the kids out of school and the warm, sunny weather, it's vacation time for many of us. But with fuel prices heading skyward (and not coming back down), taking a low-carbon vacation this summer will be a lot better for your wallet, and for the planet, too. It's beginning to look a lot like summer, and with the kids out of school and the warm, sunny weather, it's vacation time for many of us. But with fuel prices heading skyward (and not coming back down), taking a low-carbon vacation this summer will be a lot better for your wallet, and for the planet, too. Biking Bus Carbon Footprint Cars Eco-Friendly Travel Trains Transportation Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-summer-vacation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/stop-waiting-for-public-transit-nextbus.html There are many benefits to taking public transit instead of driving, like all the money you can save when you don't drive everywhere, the ease of getting directions on the go.Sadly, NextBus isn't available everywhere; check out their website to get an updated list of where their service is available, and don't waste... There are many benefits to taking public transit instead of driving, like all the money you can save when you don't drive everywhere, the ease of getting directions on the go.Sadly, NextBus isn't available everywhere; check out their website to get an updated list of where their service is available, and don't waste... Bus Public Transportation Technology Trains Transportation Websites Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:21:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/stop-waiting-for-public-transit-nextbus.html