A federal judge has banned snowmobiles from Yellowstone National Park. He said that a plan approved by the Bush Administration to allow 500 snowmobiles to travel daily through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in the winter months would cause damaging noise pollution, air pollution, and would also stress wildlife. Read the rest of this entry »
Change, it is what we are all promoting in this field.
We identified that we are on a crash course in life, the life of future generations, others, all of the species that are suffering due to our inconsiderate and consumptive ways, and the natural environment as we know it and as it has come to be after a slow, lengthy process of evolution. Now, we are trying to change course, we are trying to change.
What is this change we are seeking, and how do we achieve it?
We are seeking a fundamental change in the larger effect we (as a society and as a species) are having on the earth. We are seeking this in many ways, but one great opportunity in seeking this broader change is to change our own needs, our own desires, our own habits and lifestyles. When is this a greater possibility than when we are going through tremendous life changes anyway. With change comes the opportunity for greater change. We decide to go into the basement to get something out of a box, and we end up finding all kinds of things we can toss forever or use or give away.
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Hurricane Ike has been harshly degraded to a “tropical depression” after his failure to deliver to the greater southern area. Colleagues say that they could see it coming.
“I think that he just felt a lot of pressure in this system” says Katrina. “This is a dog-eat-dog business and only the great are remembered. He had all the makings of an epic storm, but just didn’t have that, what we like to call, ‘Storm Sparkle.’ Sure, 29 counties were declared ‘disaster areas,’ but a Category Two? He just wasn’t living up to standard.”
Friends report that Ike has TIVO-d every episode of Project Runway and refuses to change his sweatpants.
“I think he was just trying to impress Josephine, who is next up,” says Gustav. “That just made the situation sadder. This is even worse than the time he found Hanna going down on that guy in the elevator. Poor guy has lost all hope in women.”
There are reports that things have gotten so out of hand that Ike has actually befriended Lindsay Lohan. He is also trying to start a reality TV show just to pay the bills. It’s going to be called ‘Guy of the Storm’ and delve into Ike’s “normal” home life.
Although things are looking bad, Fay thinks that the clouds will break soon. “He has already started taking antidepressants and seeing a therapist. He told me that that he and Lindsay might even check into the Le Cirque Lodge together for some TLC. I just hope he doesn’t become a Scientologist.”
On Wednesday a 5 acre marijuana farm located in Redwood National Park was raided by over 60 park rangers and other cooperating law enforcement officials. The farm was located less than six miles away from the world’s tallest tree. It is the first major marijuana growing operation to have been found in the well-known park. Read the rest of this entry »
Hi. I’m Brian, a new writer here at Planetsave. For the past eighteen months, I have been living off-the-grid at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, a rural intentional community located in northeastern Missouri.
Dancing Rabbit is a community composed of 45 individuals dedicated to sustainable living and creating cultural change. Renewable energy from solar panels and wind turbines powers the entire village, which is made up of natural buildings constructed using earthen (such as straw bale and cob) and reclaimed materials. All drinking and cleaning water is collected using rain catchment systems, and three biodiesel-fueled vehicles provide the entire group with transportation needs. Much of our food is grown in our organic gardens.
It’s about time!
California’s historic Fairfax Theatre claims that it will be the first major movie theater in the United States to install a solar power system to help cover its energy costs. *
In addition to supplying clean energy, it will save the theater’s owner about $627,000 over the estimated thirty year life of the 42 unit system. Over that time it will also eliminate the production of an estimated 1,000 tons of greenhouse gases. Read the rest of this entry »
Now wasn’t that lovely? Suspended in post-coital bliss like a fly in amber, you might forgo all you have learned to just relax. However, it’s just as important to exercise environmentalism after sex.
Don’t light up a cigarette. Don’t even think about it.
Break out your soy-based massage oil and give your partner a light massage. Choose a soothing scent, like white tea or lavender, to help him or her relax. When you are ready to get out of bed, jump in the shower for some sudsy fun. Have an organic shampoo and conditioner ready, like Nature’s Shampoo and Conditioner (available at Beeswork.com). Wash each other with an organic cleanser like Nature’s Cleanser or Tom’s of Maine Nature Moisturizing Body Bar. As always, make sure that your shower is under five minutes! Wash up with Tom’s of Maine deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss. Slip into organic pajamas, like Kushtushs’ two-piece silk charmeuse set for men and women. Then, snuggle together and get ready for the best, guiltless sleep of your life.
Share the love! Give this affordable gift basket with everything needed for truly organic sex to some newlyweds! You are sure to give the best present at the wedding.
After the Phoenix Suns NBA basketball team announced last week that they were installing solar panels as part of a new green initiative, now things only seem to be getting better for the environment when it comes to the efforts of professional sports teams.
The Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team announced on Sunday that they have paid a company for enough wind power to cover their energy needs for this year as part of their ongoing “Go Green” initiative. These needs include powering their stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, and also their training complex. The Eagles claim that they are the first team in the NFL to obtain all of their energy from a sustainable source (and we aren’t talking about Campbell’s Chunky Soup). Read the rest of this entry »
I’m not a political blogger. I’ve written two vaguely political posts this month, and they’re not my favorites. Ugh, I can’t seem to help myself right now.
I write about environmental issues. I try to put a cap on my sanctimommy tone, sometimes I fail. I know I’m touching other mothers and inspiring them to make changes. Three women have told me they’ve decided against using malathion on their children’s heads. Seems like a no brainer. It’s not for many. Clearly, I am a community organizer.
I blog and I give you a forum. Please comment, join the community.
Unless he or she is “just not that into you,” the mood has been set. Now it’s just all about where and when.
Your bed will make all the difference; a naked romp in a verdant meadow isn’t your only green option. Invest in an organic comforter set. Don’t worry—if you are living off a writer’s salary, you can get these luxurious items at an artist’s price at Target. Organic mattresses come at a slightly higher price, but are great long-term investments. An organic Natura Sunshine Mattress sells for $660.00 (Organicsleepproducts.com). Always make sure to wash your sheets with environmentally friendly soaps and softeners (like Sun and Earth Deep Cleaning Detergent) before the fun! You may even want to spritz your sheets with organic perfume, like Dream Tarts’ home fragrance in Midsummer’s Night.
Hopefully by now both (or more!) of you are ready for business. Never ever sacrifice a condom in the name of the environment; it’s just another excuse not to use one (listen ladies!). Given the right conditions, latex condoms should always decompose. However, if you are allergic to latex and use polyurethane condoms you have no choice but to throw them away (it’s the only situation where it’s not a good idea to recycle!). You cannot recycle the condom wrapper, but you should always recycle the box it came in. There are also many organic lubes to choose from. UK-based company Yes Pure Intimacy offers a great selection of water or oil based lubes (www.yesyesyes.org).
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