http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/future-passenger-train-interview.html With the doom and gloom of climate change and the frightening post-peak oil reality, it's hard to understand why the US is so far behind the times when it comes to trains. Whatever happened to the days of cross-country landscapes zooming by from a sleeper car? Or how about just plain old common sense, sustainable mass transit? It's crucial to consider the future of transportation in this country. So while we're shelling out gazillions in gas money (depleting what little reserves we actually have), passenger trains are rusting on their tracks--and what a waste it is. With the doom and gloom of climate change and the frightening post-peak oil reality, it's hard to understand why the US is so far behind the times when it comes to trains. Whatever happened to the days of cross-country landscapes zooming by from a sleeper car? Or how about just plain old common sense, sustainable mass transit? It's crucial to consider the future of transportation in this country. So while we're shelling out gazillions in gas money (depleting what little reserves we actually have), passenger trains are rusting on their tracks--and what a waste it is. Trains Transportation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT Makenna Goodman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/future-passenger-train-interview.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/park-slope-staycation.html This past weekend, instead of hopping the train to a Connecticut or Long Island beach, the Hamptons or taking a road trip to Upstate New York—like so many of my fellow New York City dwellers—I decided to take a mini-staycation right here in my hometown, Park Slope, Brooklyn. This past weekend, instead of hopping the train to a Connecticut or Long Island beach, the Hamptons or taking a road trip to Upstate New York—like so many of my fellow New York City dwellers—I decided to take a mini-staycation right here in my hometown, Park Slope, Brooklyn. Carbon Footprint Eco-Friendly Travel Italian Food New York Restaurants Trains Walking Wine Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:05:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/park-slope-staycation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/ways-auto-industry-commute.html It is a big question what to do with the crumbled auto industry. While there are a lot of different opinions on the matter, the one thing that we all can agree with is there is going to be some changes. Let's look at a few of the biggest changes you can expect, both directly and indirectly related to the retooling of the automotive industry. It is a big question what to do with the crumbled auto industry. While there are a lot of different opinions on the matter, the one thing that we all can agree with is there is going to be some changes. Let's look at a few of the biggest changes you can expect, both directly and indirectly related to the retooling of the automotive industry. Cars Commuting Gas Mileage Public Transportation Trains Transportation Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/ways-auto-industry-commute.html 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/green-travel-guide.html Wanting to show that the journey is just as important as the final eco-destination, The Union of Concerned Scientists released a comprehensive analysis of the highest and lowest carbon options for vacation travel. Wanting to show that the journey is just as important as the final eco-destination, The Union of Concerned Scientists released a comprehensive analysis of the highest and lowest carbon options for vacation travel. Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Eco-Friendly Travel Maps Trains Transportation Thu, 28 May 2009 15:31:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-travel-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/travel-green-explore-city.html I know that being green isn't going to stop you from exploring other cities—or even your own city. And it shouldn't. But exploring and traveling the green way demands just a bit of finesse, and it's something we try to address as often as possible. Before you hop in your car and embark on a fun spring road trip, consider a mass transit tour. Even if you have to drive to the city you're visiting (and really consider whether or not you 'have to' drive. Being a New Yorker who travels multiple times a month without the aid of a car, I can tell you: trains and buses do work; and they work well), you can still save some fuel by hopping on a mass transit tour. I know that being green isn't going to stop you from exploring other cities—or even your own city. And it shouldn't. But exploring and traveling the green way demands just a bit of finesse, and it's something we try to address as often as possible. Before you hop in your car and embark on a fun spring road trip, consider a mass transit tour. Even if you have to drive to the city you're visiting (and really consider whether or not you 'have to' drive. Being a New Yorker who travels multiple times a month without the aid of a car, I can tell you: trains and buses do work; and they work well), you can still save some fuel by hopping on a mass transit tour. Biking Eco-Friendly Travel Public Transportation Trains Transportation Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Seward http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/travel-green-explore-city.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fly-business-green-trip.html If you're like me—trying to minimize the impact your electricity use, your diet, your daily transportation and your things have on the planet—and have analyzed the carbon footprint of your whole life using a tool such as WattsOn, you very quickly see that one or two trips a year by plane can equal the impact of the If you're like me—trying to minimize the impact your electricity use, your diet, your daily transportation and your things have on the planet—and have analyzed the carbon footprint of your whole life using a tool such as WattsOn, you very quickly see that one or two trips a year by plane can equal the impact of the Carbon Offsets Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Trains Transportation Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fly-business-green-trip.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/treehugger-obama-rail-plans.html Today on TreeHugger: Guide to Obama's high-speed rail plans, bad biofuel policy put half a million virtual cars on the road, and celebrate World Oceans Day. Today on TreeHugger: Guide to Obama's high-speed rail plans, bad biofuel policy put half a million virtual cars on the road, and celebrate World Oceans Day. Biofuels Cars Trains Transportation Treehugger Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:30:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/treehugger-obama-rail-plans.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/plane-train-automobile-travel.html There might be some people out there that don't like to travel, but I'm not one of them. Not in the slightest. In fact, I'll go just about anywhere and enjoy exploring, whether it's someplace I've never been or someplace I've been before. I really can't get burnt out (for long) on traveling. Unfortunately though, flying frequently is pretty high up there in terms of environmental impact. There might be some people out there that don't like to travel, but I'm not one of them. Not in the slightest. In fact, I'll go just about anywhere and enjoy exploring, whether it's someplace I've never been or someplace I've been before. I really can't get burnt out (for long) on traveling. Unfortunately though, flying frequently is pretty high up there in terms of environmental impact. Eco-Friendly Travel Gas Mileage Trains Transportation Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:30:00 GMT Matt McDermott http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/plane-train-automobile-travel.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/amtrak-train-save.html If you live in those United States of America, then there is only one name when it comes to train travel. Checking the boards frequently will allow you to find deals to visit nearby relatives for cheap and with a small carbon footprint. Advertised Specials Advertised specials are also kind of a crapshoot, but you'll find... If you live in those United States of America, then there is only one name when it comes to train travel. Checking the boards frequently will allow you to find deals to visit nearby relatives for cheap and with a small carbon footprint. Advertised Specials Advertised specials are also kind of a crapshoot, but you'll find... Carbon Footprint Eco-Friendly Travel Green On A Budget Penny Pinching Smart Bargains Trains Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/amtrak-train-save.html