http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Topic http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/roadmap-coast-activism-states.html A tiny sampling of eco-groups across America. Just click on any state's name to find an activist lurking beneath. A tiny sampling of eco-groups across America. Just click on any state's name to find an activist lurking beneath. Act Local Take Action Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:20:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/roadmap-coast-activism-states.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/enjoy-staton-island-staycation.html New York's most suburban but least populated borough is just a 5-mile ferry ride from the hustle, the bustle, and all that concrete. New York's most suburban but least populated borough is just a 5-mile ferry ride from the hustle, the bustle, and all that concrete. Act Local Nature New York Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/enjoy-staton-island-staycation.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/countries-endangered-species.html Hunting, habitat loss, livestock grazing, climate change, overpopulation-these are just some of the reasons why our planet is losing species at an alarming rate. Hunting, habitat loss, livestock grazing, climate change, overpopulation-these are just some of the reasons why our planet is losing species at an alarming rate. Animals Endangered Species Take Action Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/countries-endangered-species.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/bronx-stimulating-subway-staycation.html It's time to recognize a multi-cultural outpost where, for the price of a subway ride, anyone can stay green while making the scene. It's time to recognize a multi-cultural outpost where, for the price of a subway ride, anyone can stay green while making the scene. Act Local Nature New York Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/bronx-stimulating-subway-staycation.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/focus-earth-wolf-hunting.html Wolves are either an endangered species or the enemy of farmers, depending on perspective. A hunting season was just reinstated for this once endangered animal, to no small opposition from conservationists. Wolves are either an endangered species or the enemy of farmers, depending on perspective. A hunting season was just reinstated for this once endangered animal, to no small opposition from conservationists. Animals Endangered Species Focus Earth Issues Outdoors Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/focus-earth-wolf-hunting.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/focus-earth-prairie-environmentalists.html Usually at odds with each other, ranchers and conservationists have come together in the American west to conserve and revive the health of the American prairie. A respect for the land and the need to keep it healthy have created these unlikely but fruitful partnerships. Usually at odds with each other, ranchers and conservationists have come together in the American west to conserve and revive the health of the American prairie. A respect for the land and the need to keep it healthy have created these unlikely but fruitful partnerships. Animals Endangered Species Focus Earth Issues Outdoors Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/focus-earth-prairie-environmentalists.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/focus-earth-safety-geese.html Ever since the US Airways scare in New York, geese have been blamed for endangering air safety. But it's not such a fair game. Killing geese (the wrong kind) while they're grounded is not the answer. Ever since the US Airways scare in New York, geese have been blamed for endangering air safety. But it's not such a fair game. Killing geese (the wrong kind) while they're grounded is not the answer. Animals Focus Earth Issues Pollution Transportation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/focus-earth-safety-geese.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/travel-outdoors/loch-ness-golf-balls.html When Scottish scientists boarded their submersible and dove into the depths of Loch Ness, they were hoping to find evidence of a prehistoric creature along the loch floor. Instead, what they discovered were golf balls; hundreds of thousands of them. When Scottish scientists boarded their submersible and dove into the depths of Loch Ness, they were hoping to find evidence of a prehistoric creature along the loch floor. Instead, what they discovered were golf balls; hundreds of thousands of them. Biodegradable Pollution Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/loch-ness-golf-balls.html