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A New Climate for Literature
A so-called nature writer takes a look at the new literature (and theater) of a changing climate.
Comments (0) | August 26, 2009
Hard Hats Swarm to Smart Energy
Now hiring: how union workers and poor communities will benefit from the renewable-energy economy.
Comments (1) | May 28, 2009
Why, What a Smart Grid You Have!
In Boulder, Colorado (where else?), one family plugs into the future and a supersmart grid.
Comments (2) | February 27, 2009
In Search of a Homegrown Beer
What's a guy got to do for a cold brew that's eco-lite? Plant some hops and wait.
Comments (7) | December 1, 2008
How To Save The Planet Over Dinner
Saving the planet is easy: just serve food and wine, and let the dinner conversation flow.
Comments (4) | August 28, 2008
A Surfer's Lament: R.I.P. Beloved Beach
Surfers still love to catch the perfect wave. But now they must fight to save their perfect surf from coastal developers.
Comments (2) | May 28, 2008
Why I Still Believe in the Zoo
One unusually warm day in November, I took my 10-year-old daughter, Moriah, to the San Francisco Zoo.
Comments (5) | February 29, 2008
Got a backyard? Discover its potential.
Turning your lawn into a wildlife haven turns out to be easier than you think. Here are some basic tips to get you started.
Comments (0) | December 1, 2007
How to Get Wild in Your Garden
How to turn your garden into a wild kingdom -- and counteract the effects of global warming.
Comments (2) | December 1, 2007
And on Your Left, a Grass-Fed Cow...
Local is the new organic, but saving the family farm may require that you actually go there -- as a tourist.
Comments (1) | September 1, 2007