http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/begley-fences-water-heaters.html Living with Ed star--and environmentally-minded actor--Ed Begley, Jr., helps viewers handle questions of hot water heaters, budget-friendly solar power, and eco-friendly privacy shields. Living with Ed star--and environmentally-minded actor--Ed Begley, Jr., helps viewers handle questions of hot water heaters, budget-friendly solar power, and eco-friendly privacy shields. Ask Ed Forum Ed Begley Jr. Answers Energy Efficiency Green Home Heating Saving Energy Solar Power Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/begley-fences-water-heaters.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/cheaper-faster-thanksgiving-dinner.html I've been to a lot of Thanksgiving dinners in my time, some years we've had three of them. Never once have I seen the turkey brought to the table a la Norman Rockwell. Carving a turkey takes a bit of time and is a messy business and we've always opted for cutting the bird in the privacy of the kitchen. No doubt there are families who do a very formal Thanksgiving dinner with Father at the head of the table wielding the cutlery while Mother accepts the congratulations for a beautifully roasted bird, but I think times have changed somewhat and family Thanksgiving dinners have changed with it. I've been to a lot of Thanksgiving dinners in my time, some years we've had three of them. Never once have I seen the turkey brought to the table a la Norman Rockwell. Carving a turkey takes a bit of time and is a messy business and we've always opted for cutting the bird in the privacy of the kitchen. No doubt there are families who do a very formal Thanksgiving dinner with Father at the head of the table wielding the cutlery while Mother accepts the congratulations for a beautifully roasted bird, but I think times have changed somewhat and family Thanksgiving dinners have changed with it. Green Holidays Saving Energy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Kelly Rossiter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/cheaper-faster-thanksgiving-dinner.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. Energy Efficiency Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Insulation Non-Toxic Paint Saving Energy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-building-blocks.html Building blocks are the foundation of your eco-friendly home. From bricks to wood to rammed earth and logs, this what your green home will be built upon. Our choices are influenced by history, local culture, and availability of materials. Here we have listed the pluses and minuses of each, but choose among them carefully. There are more considerations than just energy. Building blocks are the foundation of your eco-friendly home. From bricks to wood to rammed earth and logs, this what your green home will be built upon. Our choices are influenced by history, local culture, and availability of materials. Here we have listed the pluses and minuses of each, but choose among them carefully. There are more considerations than just energy. Energy Green Building Heating Money Saving Energy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-building-blocks.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/global-leader-clean-energy.html 23 cents a day. That's what it would cost to begin to transform America into a global leader in innovation. 23 cents a day. That's what it would cost to begin to transform America into a global leader in innovation. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Home Energy Use Renewable Energy Saving Energy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/global-leader-clean-energy.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-good-environment.html Trish Riley, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business, talks about the simple steps that can have a big impact on your office's carbon footprint (and on the bottom line). Trish Riley, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business, talks about the simple steps that can have a big impact on your office's carbon footprint (and on the bottom line). Eco-Friendly Office Green Companies Money Saving Energy Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-good-environment.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-favorite-solar.html Ed Begley, Jr., answers readers questions on some of his favorite products, from eco-friendly paint to the solar panels on his home. Ed Begley, Jr., answers readers questions on some of his favorite products, from eco-friendly paint to the solar panels on his home. Green Building Green Decor Saving Energy Solar Power Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-favorite-solar.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-community-home.html Becoming a qualified green home auditor is good for your house--and for your neighborhood. Becoming a qualified green home auditor is good for your house--and for your neighborhood. Green Community Green Design Green Home Saving Energy Take Action Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-community-home.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/playing-board-games-planet.html Is there an ecological imperative to playing board games instead of video games to prevent climate change. All our video games require power equal to the city of San Diego. Board games require none. Is there an ecological imperative to playing board games instead of video games to prevent climate change. All our video games require power equal to the city of San Diego. Board games require none. Energy Games Green Family Saving Energy Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/playing-board-games-planet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/save-energy-setpower-management.html There are loads of ways to make your computer greener, and one of the most important is managing its energy consumption when not in use. If you'd like a power management system that is specific to your schedule, there's a new solution that could help you out. There are loads of ways to make your computer greener, and one of the most important is managing its energy consumption when not in use. If you'd like a power management system that is specific to your schedule, there's a new solution that could help you out. Computers Electricity Energy Energy Efficiency Laptops Saving Energy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/save-energy-setpower-management.html