Green Living Basics

When is Earth Day 2012? Each year, Earth Day falls on April 22, and in 2012, Earth Day occurs on a Sunday. Find more Earth Day facts, Earth Day games and activities for kids, a history of Earth Day, and other Earth Day ideas and suggestions.

Kermit the Frog was wrong, I'm afraid -- it's actually easy being green. And best of all, it can save you money. Here are 8 easy tips to help you start going green today.

Climate change and global warming -- what are its causes, and what will be its effects? Here's a brief conversation about greenhouse gases, politics like the Kyoto Protocol, and your carbon footprint.

Wouldn t you love to wake up tomorrow and find a new car with great gas mileage sitting in your driveway? We all would, but if the hybrid fairy forgets to leave you a new Prius, here are some tips for making your current vehicle a greener ride. With good auto maintenance and smarter driving, you can start improving gas mileage in your car...

What are green jobs -- and where are they? Here's an introduction to the world of green jobs, environmental careers and renewable energy jobs. Is there a green job in your future?

A green office might seem like a workplace ideal, but a few simple steps can help you and your work buddies go green at work. You might even save some money, which the accounting people down the hall will appreciate. Here are some simple tips on how to be green at work.

Much of our modern world is made of plastic, which means recycling plastic is more important than ever. But how do you recycle plastic, and what do plastic recycling numbers mean? Here's some guidance on recycling plastic bottles, bags, containers and other items made of plastic.

Hi. My name's America, and I'm an oiloholic. My addiction to oil has destroyed my relationships, wrecked the environment, ruined my economy, corrupted my government and made a mess of the entire world. But this 12-step program for going clean might work, if we all pitch in.

Green celebrities aren't all Tinseltown talk -- some, like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ed Norton and Cameron Diaz actually walk the walk. Find out who the real green celebrities are in Hollywood.

By choosing to live an earth-friendly lifestyle, you can help to make a real difference. Here are some easy ways to go green.

Sustainability is a term used to evaluate industrial processes, economic systems, corporate policies -- and everyday lifestyles.

It was only a matter of time before the battle of the sexes entered the realm of sustainability. Who's greener, men or women? The differences between men are women are apparent, but is one sex more sustainable than another?

Which are the greenest places to live in the U.S?

From a leader in environmental information, a comprehensive guide to green living.

What gives your car better gas mileage: driving with your car's air conditioning on and the windows rolled up, or rolling the windows down and leaving the AC off? Look at what the experts say and learn how to improve your car's MPG on hot summer days.

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council has been fighting the good fight on behalf of our planet. Here are their suggestions for helping us all win that fight.

The Canadian publication Green Living offers excellent tips and resources for those interested in sustainable living.

Green living is more about living than shopping, but here's a good place to go for gift ideas and items for your own home and family.

Got a tip for weaning America off of oil? Share your insights with all of us.

As sustainable living and green products grow in popularity, so do examples of greenwashing. What are the worst examples of greenwashing you've seen? Here are a few of our favorite greenwashing advertisements and promotions.

Henry David Thoreau spent his life in thoughtful observation of man, society and nature. This brief description of the life of Thoreau, and some illuminating quotes from Thoreau, show how Thoreau became one of America's first and most ardent environmentalists.

Rachel Carson is often credited with starting the modern environmental movement through her book Silent Spring. What was it about Silent Spring that made it such an environmental classic? Find out in this biography of Rachel Carson and a synopsis of Silent Spring.

It was only a matter of time before the battle of the sexes entered the realm of sustainability. Who's greener, men or women? What's your opinion?

John Muir was one of the most influential environmentalists in America, if not the world. His writings and activism inspired a generation of conservationists -- from presidents to Boy Scouts -- yet he's largely unknown today. Who was John Muir, and how did he further the cause of environmental preservation?

Aldo Leopold is often considered the godfather of wilderness preservation. His best-known book, A Sand County Almanac, remains one of the most eloquent pleas for the conservation of wilderness ever written. Find out more about the life and times of Aldo Leopold.

Gifford Pinchot was an influential environmentalist, and he brought a new awareness of the value of forests and wild lands to the American public. In spite of this, he was despised by some of the 20th century's most ardent proponents of wilderness preservation.

Chico Mendes was an activist best known for his efforts at saving the rainforests of Brazil from logging and ranching activities. But his conservation efforts were too successful for some, and Mendes was shot and killed one night. Who killed Chico Mendes?

Wangari Maathai was an environmental leader and an activist for human rights. Founder of Africa's Green Belt Movement, Maathai was awarded the Nobel Prize for her efforts on behalf of the natural world and the people of Africa. Wangari Maathai also endured beatings, tear-gassing, ridicule and slander for her efforts. Find out more about the life...

One of America's most outrageous and irascible environmentalists, Edward Abbey also wrote two of the movement's most influential books: Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang, which is credited with creating the "eco-terrorist" group known as Earth First! Find out more about the life and times of Edward Abbey.

Gaylord Nelson was the founder of Earth Day, yet his name is largely unknown outside his native Wisconsin. Find out more facts about Earth Day and its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

The water crisis now gripping some parts of the world is likely to spread, and few nations are prepared for a global water crisis.

Julia Hill, a.k.a. Julia "Butterfly" Hill, is among the most interesting environmentalists active today. Best known for spending over two years high in the branches of a redwood tree named Luna, Julia Hill remains active in environmental and social causes.

What is a greenhouse gas? Discover the link between greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, the Earth's greenhouse effect, and how these influence global warming and climate change.

If you're wondering how to reduce greenhouse gases that are contributing to global warming and climate change, here is a list of easy ways to reduce greenhouse gases.

The Rainforest Action Network is one of the world's most aggressive and confrontational environmental groups. Discover what makes the Rainforest Action Network, or RAN, so effective at saving the rainforest.

New species of animals have been discovered, and zoologists are trumpeting the discovery of newly discovered animal species almost every month. Here's a list of new animal species that have never been discovered before.

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