environmental

One third of the honeybee colonies in the United States died last winter, according to researchers.  Over the past 25 years, the managed honeybee population of the U.S. has been cut in half…we’re talking about billions of bees.

Our waste fertilizes our fields and is pumped back into the waterways that are our major sources of drinking water. Let’s take the journey from toilet to tap, shall we? A guest post from Simran Sethi and Sarah Smarsh.

One easy way for people to reduce their carbon footprint for their travels is to travel by train. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, traveling by rail produces nearly half the global warming pollution as compared to flying.  In addition, traveling by train takes the traveler through some of the most scenic parts of the countryside.

Finally a company has come up with a sustainable 'zero waste' water bottle.  With the number of water bottles used worldwide this is huuuge for keeping plastics out of the landfill and a big move from Primo Water.  Interesting post

We don't realize that pro-environment messages have been brought through some remarkable yet unknown comic superheroes. It would be interesting if these comics could be adapted to silver screen or perhaps television series to instill awareness on the deteriorating condition of our planet Earth to public.

Web site devoted to news about emerging green technologies

A retired rancher in Goldthwaite, TX discovers a remarkable green technology for getting rid of fire ants without harmful poisons or chemicals.

Bags for a Green Planet “Not so long ago the words “environmentally friendly bag” referred solely to sacks (usually brown) to carry organic groceries.

A proposed wind farm is believed to be a bad thing by local residents who fear for the safety of protected wetlands.

Here are eight ways to make your wedding more eco-friendly, making a good impression with your family, friends and Mother Earth.

Despite the obvious negative impacts to a person carbon footprint, keeping a lush green lawn is what most people are familiar with so they can’t imagine transforming their yards into a native habitat with low-lying plants or better yet crops. The next best thing that people can do is pick up a reel mower.

This week, Green Meeting Guide publishers and The Innovolve Group identified nearly 1,000 qualified suppliers in 10 distinct categories located in 7 major markets in Canada (I suspect it won’t be long until a similar directory emerges in the U.S.), making the Green Event Guide the most comprehensive reference document on “green” practioners in the hospitality sector.

There will be a Green Living / Renewable Energy Fair in Salem MA on Saturday June 14 2008. It's hosted by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. There will also be an eco-related movie showing at the theatre in the East India Mall. Contact Ben Bouchard at (978) 744-0004 or email ben@salem-chamber.org.

A recent survey of U.S. consumers showed that spending on eco-friendly products will double over the next year. With this increase in spending, marketers are going to continue to push for a “green” image for their brands, but the truth behind many of these products may not be what it seems.

National Geographic ranked the consumers of several nations of the world with their “Consumer Greendex” and not surprisingly enough the United States was ranked dead last with a 45 out of 100. Leading the pack were the consumers of Brazil and India with a rank of 60.