Archive for January, 2010
Reverb Bands Together: Green Music Group Launch
Jan 31st
The green supergroup performs John Lennon’s “Instant Karma (We All Shine On).” Photos by RCruger
It’s an eco-SWAT team: members of Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, The Roots, and Guster mingled with music biz denizens, environmental nonprofits, and earth-friendly music fans to party with purpose. Brought together by Reverb, which has greened more than 85 rock tours since 2004, the newly formed Green Music Group gathered over Grammy weekend for a jam session at Jane’s House, as an alternative to Hollywood’s glitzy galas. Launching an impressive…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Wasps Help Fig Trees Have Sex Over Long Distances
Jan 31st
Photo via Aluka
Life has never been too easy for the African wasp Certosolen arab…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Wyoming Wants to Tax Wind Producers on Par With Dirty Fuels
Jan 31st
photo via world-ctl
When I lived in Wyoming, I was continually impressed with its Governor, Dave Freudenthal. The former US attorney spoke with a plain tongue, advocated for pragmatic solutions, and managed to get elected in a very conservative state as a Democrat. I thought he was a model for other Democrats looking to break into traditionally conservative places. I still admire Gov. Dave, but lately he’s been making some weird decisions on climate and energy. Last …Read the full story on TreeHugger
Teach Kids Creativity and Composting with Organic Stuffed Animals
Jan 31st
Photo via Aminals
Keeping your kids’ toybox green is one of the most daunting challenges as an eco-friendly parent–it requires you to keep a constant lookout for toxic dyes, fabrics, materials, paint, and plastic while giving your little ones the variety and inspiration they need for creative, imaginative play.
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