LIVING PLANET

After picking up my clothes from the dry cleaner the other day, I noticed that I carried home with me that very, very foreign and distinctly chemical smell of the dry cleaners. The smell is so unique and intimidating that…Read More

Chasing Ice is a feature-length documentary chronicling the remarkably quick disappearance of the Arctic glaciers coming out in theaters this month. What’s really remarkable about the film – besides the environmental phenomena, of course – is the cinematography. Director James…Read More

In watching the first presidential debates the other evening, one thing that was said, and almost in passing during the topic of energy and how it affects our economy and way of life was the development of coal as an…Read More

There are many extravagant vacation options to choose from out there, but sometimes there is nothing more fun than a good old fashion road trip. Speaking from first hand experience, driving cross-country is a once in a lifetime opportunity. There…Read More

Over the past ten years, documentaries that focus on the various environmental issues that plague our planet have become increasingly popular. These films have both educational and entertainment value, making them an excellent medium through which one can broaden their…Read More

Manhattan can be quite the concrete jungle! Lucky for us, New York City is also home to several outstanding parks, including Central Park, Union Square and Bryant Park (to name a few!). And, the best thing about parks in New…Read More

All too often, when one hears the term “global warming” they envision the disastrous manipulation of global climate by the human race, or some far-fetched hoax invented by wild environmentalists. Global warming is a real and very natural environmental phenomenon…Read More

Perhaps you’ve just heard of the term “Hydrofracking” and you were curious what it actually means, or maybe you’re already familiar with it and want to better understand the controversy surrounding it. Every electricity-using American should know exactly what the…Read More

After many years, I decided to go to the New York Auto Show to see what is new and especially in the way of Green Cars. Being a car buff myself, I had a good time. The usual fantasy cars…Read More

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970 and approximately 20 million people took part nationwide. Born in the 1970s myself, I can honestly say I have no memory of celebrating Earth Day in my younger years. I…Read More