Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Maura Judkis

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How Much Meat Should a Climate Change-Wary Flexitarian Eat?

Limiting your meat consumption is good for the planet and your waistline, but what's the proper serving? more >>

MacWorld Sustainability Update: "Take That, Greenpeace."

Apple ups the sustainability ante at MacWorld. more >>

How We've Changed Throughout the Bush Era

A map shows us what our country was like in 2000 vs. 2008. more >>

California May Ban Big Screen TVs

The state may force retailers to sell only energy-efficient models by 2011. more >>

Audio: Green New Year's Resolutions

Listen to a Fresh Greens interview with WTOP in Washington about ecofriendly resolutions for 2009. more >>

Where to Find the Best (and Worst) Environmentally-Friendly Ski Resorts

Before you hit the slopes, check this list to see which ski resorts are sustainable, and which are not. more >>

Green New Year's Resolutions: Transportation

Here are a few ways to make your transportation greener in the New Year. more >>

Green New Year's Resolutions: Fashion

These resolutions will help you minimize your footprint, save money and look good in 2009. more >>

How to Keep Your Green New Year's Resolutions

A website will help you keep those green resolutions - and will donate money to charity if you don't. more >>

Green New Year's Resolutions: Food

How you can reduce your carbon footprint by watching what you put on your plate. more >>

Green New Year's Resolutions: For the Office

Ways to green up your commute and cube in the New Year. more >>

Green New Year's Resolutions: For the Home

For anyone who resolves to save energy, lower their bills, and conserve water and paper. more >>

The Top 5 Environmental Newsmakers of 2008

Al Gore, Barack Obama, James Hansen, T. Boone Pickens and Sarah Palin all made environmental headlines in 2008. more >>

Waste-Free, Low-Cost Ways to Wrap Your Presents

Wrapping paper is wasteful, so try these alternatives. more >>

Toby Keith: Secret Environmentalist?

The country singer sounds pretty green in an interview with Esquire. more >>

Automakers Keep the Environment in Mind to Prove Bailout Viability

Here's what the Big Three have to say about sustainability and their bailout. more >>

Recycle Old Gadgets for Cash

Some companies will pay you money for that old cellphone or iPod. more >>

Chevy Volt Plant Construction Delayed

Because of financial difficulties, GM has put construction plans for a Volt engine plant on hold. more >>

5 Things You Should Know about the FD3M, China's First Mass-Produced Electric Plug-in Car

A chinese automaker has beat Americans in mass producing a plug-in hybrid. more >>

Environmental Research Affected by Bernie Madoff's Alleged Crimes

Grants to some social programs that funded environmental research are being canceled because of Madoff's fraud. more >>

Cost-Cutting Leads to Green Funerals, Cremation

The economic climate has forced some families into a greener option for the deceased - cremation. more >>

Year in (Somewhat Unsettling) Ideas 2008: Carbon Penance

The New York Times' annual list of ideas is out, but not all of their environmental ideas are good. more >>

Green Gift Guide: For Philanthropists

Gifts for those who want to do some green good. more >>

Recycling Organization Confused For Adult Phone Service

Whoops - a recycling organization's logo accidentally contains the number of an adult phone line. more >>

Green Gift Guide: For Kids

Here are eco-friendly gifts that teach kids about the environment. more >>

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