LIVING PLANET

It’s a given that the Earth contains a finite amount of natural resources that we use to power our increasingly energy-dependent lives. Scientists are constantly researching forms of renewable, clean and efficient methods of generating a host of fuels we…Read More

Our planet Earth’s largest land mammal, the elephant, has decided to give back to the environment, but in a more unique fashion—with poop! An eco-friendly fair trade company called Mr. Ellie Pooh has created an alternative to the traditional and…Read More

According to an article in the Packaging Digest, there seems to be a new development in the material that is used in food packaging. It seems that the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute has come up with…Read More

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