Nobody thought to test the runoff from the proposed new artificial turf in San Francisco's soccer fields until 10-year-old Claire Dworsky came along to do the research...and point out that the runoff threatens sea-life.
Because so much of the produce we consume depends on pollen spread by bees, so it's no joke that the bee population is diminishing. A line of honey-based beverages called Honey-drop is stepping up to send money from each sale to fight "Colony Collapse Disorder" and build new beehives.
Heating and cooling a home takes up a big chunk of a homeowner's energy dollars, but new HVAC systems have improved in their energy efficiency. Still, a lot of factors go into finding the perfectly-sized system for your home. And don't forget to hire a professional HVAC contractor!
A remarkable food production plant is being assembled in a former meat processing facility in Chicago. It's remarkable because the waste from one type of food becomes the raw material for another. So "The Plant" will be producing Kombucha tea, fresh vegetables, tilapia, and beer...with virtually no waste!
You may not know that when you turn off most home electronics, "off" isn't really "off" -- because a small amount of electricity is continues to be consumed. That amounts to three billion dollars a year for Americans. But fortunately, there is a remedy!
Changing your home to include energy efficient systems and materials can save you some real money, but remodeling can pose some real problems if you don't have a terrific general contractor to get the job done. Here are a few tips in your search for "The Contractor Prince!"
Energy prices aren't coming down anytime soon (big surprise) so homeowners who need to stretch their dollars can get their homes running as efficiently as possible with an energy check-up...or even a full physical!
Recycling is good for the planet and good for your feelings of good citizenry, but now a website called RecycleBank has loads of programs to get you actual rewards for your efforts for planet stewardship. In fact, they've contracted with some towns to give you points when your recycling bin is picked up: the heavier the bin, the more points you score!
Our Green Building Edition series kicks off with plenty of good reasons to keep heated or cooled air from escaping outdoors...and your energy dollars from escaping from your wallet. A typical home can leak 40 percent of its internal air, but careful inspection and a good caulk gun can save homeowners some serious money.
West Oakland, California has 57 liquor stores every fast-food restaurant imaginable, but only one real grocery store. To help remedy the situation -- and the long list of diseases that accompany this "food desert," a group of hardworking young idealists who call themselves "Planting Justice" saw a way to bring fresh produce to some surprising locations...along with fresh jobs and fresh ideas.
Here's a story about two organizations -- a brewery and a hospital -- that you wouldn't ordinarily think would work together. They are surprisingly bringing down the hospital's energy costs in a mutually beneficial way. The arrangement moves the hospital one step closer to its goal of being completely energy independent by 2014!
Minnie Rose Lovgreen, a Seattle-area farmer for over 60 years, was an expert at the art and science of raising chickens. At the age of 86, she dictated to a friend what became a charming book called Minnie Rose Lovgreen's Recipe for Raising Chickens. As interest in chicken farming soars, the book has outlived Minnie as a classic instruction on the very current practice of "chickening."
Episode 6 - Whale Mecca. Everyone loves whales and dolphins, but did you know about the great 'Whale Super Highway' in the South Pacific? Take a minute to learn some fun facts about our oceans, the giant mammals that inhabit them and the potential threats to their survival. For more eco-friendly stories and news of green innovations, visit www.todaysgreenminut e.com.
Today's Green Minute showcases an App that shows folks where they can recycle. It's a free app, and if you care about the environment, you should get it for your smart phone!
Missouri Hockey Puck - Today's Green Minute brings you information on green living and in this episode we profile the environmental connection between recycled corn cobs and methane powered cars. For more eco-friendly stories and news on how to be Green and protect the environment, visit TodaysGreenMinute.co m.
Cell Phones & Gorillas - Today's Green Minute brings you information on green living and the environmental connection between recycling cell phones and Gorillas in the Congo. For more eco-friendly stories and news on how to be Green and protect the environment, visit TodaysGreenMinute.co m. The TGM series premiered on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day!
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