The 100-Mile Diet
The 100-mile diet has taken hold of the American consciousness: but is it doable in New York City?
Light in the Black Forest
In just two decades, Freiburg, Germany, a sleepy 12th century village, has transformed into a progressive 21st century city that’s being called the world’s first eco-municipality.
Dark Sky Gemini
Sprawling light pollution is blotting out the night sky’s majestic stars and planets (see <a href="https://emagazine.com/view/?3860">"Finding the Stars," Tools, January/February 2007</a>). But concerned light activists get big results when they think globally, but act locally.
San Fran’s Bottled Water Ban
Last June, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom issued an executive directive phasing out the city’s bottled water use, citing environmental concerns and the excellent quality of municipal tap water
Nature is the Best Medicine
Hospitals are incorporating Japanese gardens, waterfalls and other natural elements into their designs to encourage healing.
Buzz Cut
Gas mowers are wreaking havoc on summer air quality (one hour of mowing is the equivalent of driving 350 miles in terms of volatile organic compounds). Fortunately, the electric models have been upgraded, with more power and better cutting.
Calling all Consumers
The green market is growing at a record pace, and green marketers are guiding consumer dollars to the companies that really care.
Hold the Sugar and Salt
The school lunch menu is under serious revision to include healthier options with the help of angry moms and nutritionists.
Giving Rock some REVERB
The nonprofit Reverb is greening rock concerts with biofuel buses and on-site eco-villages.
Tigers for Tourists
Tiger populations are nearing extinction levels in India, despite their popularity with tourists.