Emily's Enviroblog

Emily's Enviroblog http://1055triplem.com Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:56:33 EDT en-us Enviroblog Header Local treehugger Emily gives you the scoop on all things green, and our very own eco-queen Kitty Dunn has all the latest environews. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:42:00 EST give your houseplant a hug Pick up a few of these common houseplants the next time you visit a local nursery...they just might save your life! Why? Houseplants can help remove certain harmful volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from indoor air. Things nobody wants around their lungs, or their kids... Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:23:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2356749 don't throw that away! The end of the month can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people, but if you're an apartment dweller like me, you eventually make it to the dreaded day of moving all your stuff. Although leaving your nasty old microwave in the parking lot and hoping no one notices is an easy fix, there are other options you have that don't require much effort and have a positive impact! Wed, 21 May 2008 17:13:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2088694 the myanmar cyclone: world impacts + how you can help Wed, 7 May 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2012446 the north pole could melt this year As dramatic as the melting of Arctic sea ice was in the summer of 2007, there's a 59% chance 2008 will see even more melting, according to calculations at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where some of the nation's top Arctic scientists work. The melting could be so extreme that open water is seen at the North Pole, and the Northwest Passage opens to shipping... Thu, 1 May 2008 14:16:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1981579 say goodbye to 100 fruits and vegetables Have you heard about the massive, unexplained decline in the bee population as of late? If not, brace yourself, and keep reading... While beekeepers consider a 20% loss to be normal for a season, losses of 30-60% have been reported this season, and the problem continues to spread. Millions of these insects have been reported lost, with no trace of where the colonies may have gone, and no apparent cause for their disappearance. In a few other cases, whole colonies have been found dead... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:18:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1927700 green accessories for your gadgets Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:38:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1739029 slowly step away from the paper cup Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:13:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1689370 five days to a greener diet Organic Food + Local Food = Yummy + Healthy = Saving the Planet Now this is what I call a win-win situation! There are so many benefits to eating "green" it will be hard to list them all right now, with some of the greatest benefits being what it will do for your health, your waistline AND the planet, all at the same time. Mmmm...I'm already getting hungry! Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:07:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1620439 throw an organic cocktail party This blog posting is (I hope) one of many that really shows there are tons of ways to go green that you may not have thought of. Sipping on some organic bubbly at your next shin-dig is a great way to show the earth you care while not interfering with your social calendar. I've also got a few local brews for you to try! But why buy organic? Organic certification is the publicâ€™s assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:05:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1515591 10 ways to green your office Need some advice on how to make an office eco-friendly?  Hopefully you can take some of these ideas and lead the green crusade at your office!   1. Make sure youâ€™re recycling paper, bottles, and cans. Have separate bins in the office for recycling. If you office building does not recycle... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:02:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1476222 going green at the movies Going green may be an intimidating thing to some--where to begin, what changes to make, how big of a sacrifice does it all have to be? I hope to show you how easy it can be to make small adjustments in your life that in the end will have a big environmental impact because every little bit counts. Did you know that you can "green" your movie watching? Last night I joined Netflix. How is this related to being green? Well I started thinking about it, and this is the connection... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:33:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1411827 renewable energy available in madison No need to pinch yourself--it's not a dream!  Starting this month, MG&E customers can buy enough green power to off-set 100% of their electricity-generated carbon dioxide emissions for mere dollars a month, and it's as easy as click-click-done... Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:03:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1372374