http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/planet-100/obama-palin-disco-china.html Today's Planet 100 looks at Obama in Asia, Palin on Climate Change, Disco Ball in Space, and Plastic Making Boys Feminine. Today's Planet 100 looks at Obama in Asia, Palin on Climate Change, Disco Ball in Space, and Plastic Making Boys Feminine. Climate Change Environmental Policy Plastic Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/planet-100/obama-palin-disco-china.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/learn-green-acronyms.html A quick guide to some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations used on Planet Green and TreeHugger A quick guide to some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations used on Planet Green and TreeHugger Environmental Policy Green Glossary Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/learn-green-acronyms.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/instrumental/politics-show-business-mckay.html Young and rising musician Nellie McKay talks about when she became vegan, how she talks about her politics to the media and to her audiences, and the political responsibility she feels she has not only as an artist, but as an individual: "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Young and rising musician Nellie McKay talks about when she became vegan, how she talks about her politics to the media and to her audiences, and the political responsibility she feels she has not only as an artist, but as an individual: "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Animals Music Musicians and Bands Politics Vegan Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/instrumental/politics-show-business-mckay.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greenpeace-human-existence-threatened.html Greenpeace has a new executive director. Kumi Naidoo, a veteran of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and a leading advocate in the battle against global poverty, is the first African, and first person from outside the organization, to be selected to head Greenpeace. His background is in defending human rights, particularly those of people made vulnerable by drought and natural disasters. Though his career has not focused solely on environmental activism, he argues that the division between human suffering and environmental degradation has been erased. Greenpeace has a new executive director. Kumi Naidoo, a veteran of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and a leading advocate in the battle against global poverty, is the first African, and first person from outside the organization, to be selected to head Greenpeace. His background is in defending human rights, particularly those of people made vulnerable by drought and natural disasters. Though his career has not focused solely on environmental activism, he argues that the division between human suffering and environmental degradation has been erased. Climate Change Green Challenges Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:09:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greenpeace-human-existence-threatened.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/planet-100/obama-asia.html Today's Planet 100 looks at President Obama in Asia, Nissan Turns Over a New LEAF, and NBC Universal's Green Week. Today's Planet 100 looks at President Obama in Asia, Nissan Turns Over a New LEAF, and NBC Universal's Green Week. Cars Politics Television Video Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/planet-100/obama-asia.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/note-directors-coal-country.html A note from the producer and writer/director of Coal Country. They have been personally touched by the destruction caused by mountaintop removal, but they have also seen the other side, met people who are proud of their work in the coal industry (when their companies follow the rules), and have tried to make a film that shows both sides. Here's why. A note from the producer and writer/director of Coal Country. They have been personally touched by the destruction caused by mountaintop removal, but they have also seen the other side, met people who are proud of their work in the coal industry (when their companies follow the rules), and have tried to make a film that shows both sides. Here's why. Energy Green Community Politics Pollution Take Action Television Water Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/note-directors-coal-country.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/speak-natural-gas-drilling.html If certain energy companies have their way, they'll be able to expand drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations in upstate New York in the near future. The public comment period on the environmental impact statement has just been extended until December 31. Make sure your voice is heard before then. If certain energy companies have their way, they'll be able to expand drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations in upstate New York in the near future. The public comment period on the environmental impact statement has just been extended until December 31. Make sure your voice is heard before then. Energy Green Community Politics Pollution Take Action Water Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/speak-natural-gas-drilling.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/berlin-eager-knock-walls.html Bananas, the tropical fruit in such huge demand by East Germans or Ossis those first few weeks of undivided Germany in November 1989 are now the subject of dozens of East-West jokes. ("How can you use a banana as a compass? Place a banana on the Berlin Wall. East is where a bite has been taken out of it.") Some even credit the fruit for bringing the Wall down. Bananas, the tropical fruit in such huge demand by East Germans or Ossis those first few weeks of undivided Germany in November 1989 are now the subject of dozens of East-West jokes. ("How can you use a banana as a compass? Place a banana on the Berlin Wall. East is where a bite has been taken out of it.") Some even credit the fruit for bringing the Wall down. Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT Mairi Beautyman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/berlin-eager-knock-walls.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/life-coal-shirley-stewart.html Once you leave coal country after spending your whole life there, you have a whole new perspective once you return. But that makes you no less proud of your heritage, and Shirley Steward Burns writes here about how she is standing to protect hers. Once you leave coal country after spending your whole life there, you have a whole new perspective once you return. But that makes you no less proud of your heritage, and Shirley Steward Burns writes here about how she is standing to protect hers. Energy Green Community Politics Pollution Take Action Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/life-coal-shirley-stewart.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/robert-kennedy-coal-coming.html Bobby Kennedy on the coal industry, the harm it is doing to the environment, and the politics that is allowing it all to happen. And why you should start acting now to stop it. Bobby Kennedy on the coal industry, the harm it is doing to the environment, and the politics that is allowing it all to happen. And why you should start acting now to stop it. Energy Green Celebrities Green Community Politics Pollution Take Action Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/robert-kennedy-coal-coming.html