Articles tagged “Ecological Footprint”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

What's an Ecological Footprint and Why Should You Care? By Laurel House IN Work & Connect Aug 10 2009 For years, the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle" has been drilled into our heads. But have you ever stopped to think about the purpose of all of those little green virtues we've been told? Does recycling really help reduce our carbon footprint? Yes, but it has more of an impact on another more elusive footprint... Let us explain. + READ MORE

The Best Sites to Calculate the Environmental Impact of Your Life By Mat McDermott IN Work & Connect Aug 7 2009 Ever want to calculate the environmental impact of you life?In my case, I find that my life is a 1,825 watt life -- equal to a wind turbine with 16' blades running constantly, 31 60w incandescent bulbs burning 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or 2 gallons of oil consumed ever day. + READ MORE

What is Ocean Sprawl? By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 3 2009 We hear about the damaging effects of urban sprawl all the time. But what we don't as often hear about is ocean sprawl. + READ MORE

What the Water Crisis Really Means for You and the Planet By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Jul 27 2009 We talk fairly often about water footprints and how important it is to measure it, and reduce our consumption. But, you may be left wondering exactly why it's so important—what's the risk of not conserving water? We're going to outline some of the bigger issues that are tied into water consumption here in the US. + READ MORE

Calculate Your Water Footprint By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Jul 21 2009 We have carbon footprint calculators galore. But thankfully, we're all becoming increasingly aware of how our water consumption habits impact future supplies. We're quickly learning that our water footprint is a very important thing to know so that we can actively work to reduce it. + READ MORE

Sustainability Explained: Demystifying a Humongous Green Concept By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Jul 15 2009 Sustainability is a big, big concept. Attempts to define it feel nearly impossible since it encompasses philosophy, ecology, economy, sociology and more. + READ MORE

The Happiest, Greenest Place on Earth—Seriously! By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Jul 10 2009 Close your eyes and go to your happy place. If it were to be distinguishable by features of topography, biology or culture, which country would it be? + READ MORE

Why Do Some States Have Significantly Lower Carbon Emissions Than Others? By Mat McDermott IN Tech & Transport Jun 4 2009 I'm sure you've heard someone say that the US uses x amount of coal, or natural gas, or wind power. Or that the average us electrical usage per month is, say, 1000 kWh. Or perhaps that the average per capita carbon emissions in the US are about 20 tonnes per year. Which is all fine and good, but that really over-simplifies the situation. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Cultural Genocide By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Jun 4 2009 A term like cultural genocide has been typically reserved for discussions of the political science variety. However, with the ever-increasing impact of climate change, all lines are becoming blurred. Neena Bhandari of IPS has written about the frightening connection between global warming and Australia?s Aboriginal communities. Indigenous rights advocates, Bhandari tells is, warn of people being forced out of their traditional lands, their culture destroyed, and their access to water resources dwindling. + READ MORE

Don't Let Palm Oil Destroy the Rainforest By Stephanie Sharpe IN Travel & Outdoors May 29 2009 Palm oil is found in a variety of products: ice cream, fried foods, chocolate bars, even cosmetics. And it's destroying the rainforest. Ok, palm oil itself is not destroying the rainforest. There's no palm oil raining down like acid rain destroying the animals and vegetation below. However the unsustainable production of palm oil is causing deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia. Clearing large tracts of forests by burning and clear cutting are destroying the forest. And likewise the habitats for tigers, orangutans, elephants and other animals. And because palm oil is actually a healthy alternative to fattier oils, coupled with the fact that Trans fats have been banned in many places, the demand for palm oil is rising. + READ MORE

Unemployed College Grads: Stay Green and Save Money With These Tips By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect May 22 2009 We're coming up on graduation season and the economy is still pretty much in the tank. All the news of lay-offs isn't exactly encouraging if you're just finishing up your last college finals and taking the stage to receive your diploma. You might find that there's going to be a lull between when you hang that framed degree on the wall and when you land your first "real" job. Don't worry, we have tips to help you sail through the lean months of job hunting and resume writing. + READ MORE

How to Assemble an Eco-Friendly Tackle Box By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors May 15 2009 Your tackle box is much like Batman?s utility belt, except for fishing.The equipment you carry inside your box should allow you to solve any sort of fishing problem and specifically target types of fish. The problem that you need to solve as an eco-friendly fisherman is how to put together top-quality gear that will... + READ MORE

How to Be a Green Wedding Guest By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden May 7 2009 With wedding season fast approaching, we're all looking for ways to cut the carbon cost of attending four, six, ten, even twelve couples' Big Day. Keep your green ethics intact by wearing clothes you already have (even if the other guests have already seen your party dress) and dressing them up with accessories and shoes; encouraging your friends to forego favors and programs; and helping the brides you're closest to source local flowers and wine—then keep these other steps in mind to make the Big Day a little smaller. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Green For Eternity By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Apr 7 2009 Tens of millions of humans die each year. That isn't going to change. Traditional burial and cremation practices have a negative environmental impact. This can and must change. So, how does one become green for eternity? + READ MORE

Unemployed Young Professionals: Stay Green and Save Money With These Tips By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Mar 31 2009 It's a dire economic situation we have going on, with cut-backs and layoffs happening all around us. If it's happened to you, don't worry, you certainly aren't the only one. And you certainly have help. We have pulled together a resource guide to help you sail through this unemployed phase with some pocket change to spare when you nab that perfect job in a couple months. + READ MORE

10 Tips For Avoiding a Shark Attack By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 5 2009 Well, a 15 year old near Sydney, Australia was recently attacked by a shark. And with spring break coming up, partnered with rising temperatures, the average beach population will be increasing, and with it will probably come, unfortunately, more reported shark attacks. It happens this way each year. I mean, it doesn't happen a whole lot. And I doubt it'll happen to you. But, ya know, just in case you are going to the beach soon, I'd wager a bet that you don't want your vacation inconvenienced by a shark that's out to get you. That would cost you time, pain, money, resources from the hospital, and maybe even a limb or two. You'd also be disrupting nature. + READ MORE

How to Humanely Remove a Snake By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 25 2009 Snakes can be quite a pest, especially if they are venomous. There are ways of removing our slithery friends from basements or yards without getting bit or harming the snake. You can safely restrain the snake, then release it back into the wilderness where it belongs. + READ MORE

5 Ways Friendliness Lends Itself to Eco-Friendliness By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Feb 23 2009 What most people can agree on is that we have to take care of the planet. Even if you don't believe in climate change for some reason, you can't argue the fact that our resources are limited or that you can't drink polluted water or that life would be bad without trees. Eco-friendliness is in everyone's best interest, and really so is regular friendliness. + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: A World Without Chocolate By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Feb 13 2009 When it comes to Valentine's Day, the most common question is "chocolate or flowers?" Though sustainably-grown cut flowers are a clear green choice, many people still prefer chocolate. But what if we didn't have the option? What if the world's... + READ MORE

How Green Are Your Eating Habits? By Brian Merchant IN Food & Health Feb 11 2009 Eating is something most of us do without thinking much about it. Those who've attempted diets or decided to go vegetarian will attest to this?once you try to change your eating habits you realize just how set in your culinary ways you are. But maybe, if we knew just how much of an impact our consumption habits actually had, it might give us all a little extra motivation to start eating in a more eco-friendly manner. + READ MORE