New York's Green Police Cleaning Up the Streets

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New York’s Green Police Cleaning Up the Streets

NYC Green Police A team of officers working for the Department of Environmental Conservation, now called the “Green Police“, are tasked with enforcing environmental crimes in New York. They have complete authority to issue citations to violators. The mission of the Green Police is “To protect and enhance the environment and natural resources... [Read more]

Organic Flower Bouquets from FTD

Buying flowers in the middle of winter can help brighten up events with loved ones – winter weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. But doing so at this time of year does mean generating a larger carbon footprint. Flowers that are imported from tropical areas are flown by plane and use up large amounts of fuel and energy for travel, and storage. You... [Read more]

Time-lapse Images of Glacier Loss

Professional photographer and naturalist James Balog is director of the Extreme Ice Survey and the first recipient of the International League of Conservation Photographers Award. Here, he gives a TED talk to illustrate global warming with time-lapse images of glacial ice-loss. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Time-lapse Images of Glacier Loss", url:... [Read more]

Another Way to Recycle Your Old Stuff

Getting rid of your old stuff around holiday time? There’s now an interesting auction site option in addition to Freecycle, eBay, or Craigslist. Listia.com is an eBay-style auction site where you bid on virtually free stuff using barter-style credits instead of real money. As of November 2009, this startup is focused on the San Francisco and... [Read more]

Green Business Tips: Choose an Eco-Friendly Printing Company

Individuals are increasingly aware of the environmental practices of companies, and those practices can influence buying decisions for your key customers and clients. One of the simplest and economical ways to improve your environmental practices is to use green printing for all your marketing and sales materials. PSPrint is one printing company that... [Read more]

Under Floor Heating a Green and Economically Smart Solution

If you’re looking to renovate your home, or plan to build a new residence, a major portion of the planning process should focus on energy efficiency and long-term economical benefits. In cooler climates, installing under floor heating is one of those economical and environmentally smart options that should be seriously considered. Underfloor... [Read more]

Arctic Ice Melt: A Video Explanation

In this short video, NASA climate scientist Tom Wagner clearly explains the recent history of arctic ice melt, and what these changes mean on a global scale. He also discusses NASA’s role in monitoring the cryosphere. Via Treehugger SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Arctic Ice Melt: A Video Explanation", url: "http://greennationtoday.com/arctic-ice-melt-video-explanation-908.html"... [Read more]

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