http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/water-conserve.html Only 3% of the Earth's total water is freshwater. Of that, only 1% is available for human consumption. Do the math and you've a grand total of 0.01% of the Earth's total water being usable. Only 3% of the Earth's total water is freshwater. Of that, only 1% is available for human consumption. Do the math and you've a grand total of 0.01% of the Earth's total water being usable. Bottled Water Water Water Conservation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/water-conserve.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Heating Money Take Action Water Conservation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/bathroom-design-water-conservation.html Your bathroom can be the one room in your house that uses the most water; from your toilet to your tub and shower to your sink, there's a lot of water that goes down the drain. Each can be minimized with the help of smart materials, though; check out our guide to water conservation in the bathroom. Your bathroom can be the one room in your house that uses the most water; from your toilet to your tub and shower to your sink, there's a lot of water that goes down the drain. Each can be minimized with the help of smart materials, though; check out our guide to water conservation in the bathroom. Composting Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Green Home Water Water Conservation Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/bathroom-design-water-conservation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... Architectural Salvage Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Money Non-Toxic Paint Water Conservation Windows Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/devastating-flood-future.html Flood plains can change rapidly with construction and modern improvements. Even if you don't think you live in a flood plain it is worth considering what you would do if a flood occurred and ways to make your property more resistant to flood damage. Flood plains can change rapidly with construction and modern improvements. Even if you don't think you live in a flood plain it is worth considering what you would do if a flood occurred and ways to make your property more resistant to flood damage. Ecological Footprint Take Action Water Conservation Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/devastating-flood-future.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/project-censored-environment-stories.html Every year, Project Censored compiles the 25 most important but under-reported stories of the year. This year, some urgent environmental issues are included, and if you consider yourself concerned about the environment, you really should know about them. Every year, Project Censored compiles the 25 most important but under-reported stories of the year. This year, some urgent environmental issues are included, and if you consider yourself concerned about the environment, you really should know about them. Carbon Offsets Nature Pollution Take Action Trees Water Water Conservation Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:15:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/project-censored-environment-stories.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/gas-drilling-harms-eyes.html Things you never wanted to know about how the body can react to toxic chemicals: from red blood cell disintegration to eye damage, the chemicals involved in fracking and natural gas drilling are dangerous, and what they can do to the body is not pretty. Things you never wanted to know about how the body can react to toxic chemicals: from red blood cell disintegration to eye damage, the chemicals involved in fracking and natural gas drilling are dangerous, and what they can do to the body is not pretty. Energy Nature Outdoors Pollution Take Action Water Water Conservation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/gas-drilling-harms-eyes.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/energy-saving-tips-nrdc.html Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. Clean Energy Climate Change Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Take Action Water Conservation Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/energy-saving-tips-nrdc.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/split-estate-fracking-land.html If it's news to you that an oil company can come into your backyard and start drilling, you should read this. The concept of a split estate is causing heartache--and illness--for an increasing number of people around the country, not to mention contaminating public water supplies. If it's news to you that an oil company can come into your backyard and start drilling, you should read this. The concept of a split estate is causing heartache--and illness--for an increasing number of people around the country, not to mention contaminating public water supplies. Energy Nature Outdoors Pollution Take Action Water Water Conservation Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/split-estate-fracking-land.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-water-guide.html There is no resource more precious than water. Green your water use through conservation, efficient appliances, and using smart designs, and Energy Star appliances. There is no resource more precious than water. Green your water use through conservation, efficient appliances, and using smart designs, and Energy Star appliances. Water Water Conservation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:39:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-water-guide.html