Earth-Friendliest Autos of 2009
The volatility and uncertainty of the future of fossil fuels has prompted rethinking around how we get from point A to point B. Here's a rundown of the Earth-friendliest cars of 2009.
How & Why to Get (or Create) a Green Job: Q&A with Van Jones
Van Jones' 'New Deal' could get America back to work while weaning us off oil and coal. We asked him four questions about how you can put his ideas to work for you, your business or a friend who needs a new line of work.
Celebrity Planet: Leo's Latest Pet Project? Voter Turnout
Leonardo DiCaprio talks about what may be his true legacy, and his latest pet project: getting out the vote to help ensure better environmental policies. Also: Paul McCartney's veggie gal pals, Liz Hurley's organic products line and Bette Midler's community garden.
Celebrity Planet: Matt Modine Pedals His Message at DNC
Matthew Modine promotes bike riding at the DNC, Brad Pitt and George Clooney party for charity, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
How Green Are the 2008 Olympics?
China is giving Beijing a green makeover to make the city a model for net zero pollution, green building and sustainable community development.
30 Ways You Are Saving The Earth
Gaiam Life readers share what they're doing to reduce their impact on the environment and making a difference by fighting climate change, reducing their waste and helping others join the cause.
It’s Easy to Get Greener: Q&A with Ed Begley, Jr.
Actor-activist Ed Begley, Jr., talks about his favorite ways for anyone to live greener, based on his real life that’s just oddball enough to be the topic of HGTV's “Living with Ed."
Q&A: Alanis Morissette on Living Green & Happy
Seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette talks about her eco-friendly choices at home, her moments of spiritual awakening, how she taps her creativity and more.
On the Clean Road Again: Willie Nelson on Biodiesel
Music artist, actor and biodiesel maverick Willie Nelson shares his recipe, instructions and justifications for making biodiesel in this excerpt from his book ‘On the Clean Road Again.’
Next Flight: Less than Carbon Zero?
Airlines are offering carbon-emissions offsets so passengers can zero out the climate impact of their air miles. But what is the industry doing to reduce the harmful emissions planes create in the first place?
Are biofuel hybrids a silver bullet?
A biofuel-electric hybrid is a technological no-brainer — but what is the feasibility of mass-producing hybrid cars that run on E85 or biodiesel?
Can Local Energy Save Us? Ideas from 'Deep Economy'
Bill McKibben makes the case for community-based power including solar and wind energy, noting why it's more efficient, better for the economy, and less vulnerable to attacks and blackouts. From 'Deep Economy.'
Going Green Pays: Tax Incentives for Eco Choices
How to collect on eight different federal tax credits, rebates and incentives for buying green — from better windows and insulation a hybrid car, solar electric system or solar powered water heater.
Hybrid vs. Hummer: Which is greener?
The lowdown on a controversial study that found that over the lifetime of the vehicle, the Hummer ends up being less of an energy drain in general than does the Prius.
Eco-Honeymoon: 7 Romantic Earth-Friendly Resorts
Check out our top picks for romantic eco-friendly resorts, hotels and spas that are perfect for an eco-honeymoon.
8 Tips for Car-Free Commuting
Think it's too hard to live without a car? Think again. With so many transportation alternatives to choose from, car-free commuting can be easy, fun, and helps save the environment. Read on to find out how you can get started.
Travel Light: 5 Tips on Planning an Eco-Friendlier Trip
Travel-related activities are responsible for an estimated third of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Learn how you can reduce the impact you make and stay guilt-free when you take your next vacation.
Al Gore Hits Home with 'An Inconvenient Truth' and Defends His Own Energy Usage
The sparks over the Gores' electric meter readings in Nashville are unsurprising: The title of the book and film comes from Gore's views on how the current administration is dealing with global warming. Regardless of the controversy, 'An Inconvenient Truth' is remarkable partly because Gore proves such an entertaining storyteller.
Go Zero: One Simple Way Anyone Can Help Stop Global Warming
Feeling overwhelmed in the fight against global warming? This innovative carbon-offset program by Gaiam and The Conservation Fund makes you part of the solution.
Polar Bears: An Endangered Sight
Experiencing the polar bear capital of the world has become an eco-travel "must do" -- it may be a thing of the past within your lifetime. And if you make the trip to this small, sub-Arctic outpost in Churchill, Manitoba, you'll leave with a must-do attitude toward polar bear conservation.
Enlightenment Under the Northern Lights: Polar Bear Eco-Tour Promotes Awareness
"When I was invited to see polar bears in Canada, I knew it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I wondered how many more generations would be able to experience these creatures." Join Candice Andrews as she steps out of her comfort zone and into the Arctic on an eco-travel adventure.
Want to Live Greener? The Solar Living Institute Is Your University
SLI has taught more than 1,000 workshops, imbuing 25,000 students with practical, hands-on knowledge of solar and other renewable energy technologies. But beyond its practicality as an education center, SLI is an inspiring example of the benefits and beauty of living green.
Bottom of the Barrel: What the end of oil means for our way of life
The pump says $7.98 a gallon. Your December heating bill reads $536. A pound of tomatoes rings up at $10. It's not a scene from a science fiction novel. Despite fluctuations in oil prices that (when declining) sometimes make the crisis seem less urgent, the world is about to start running out of cheap oil, says Richard Heinberg, author of The Party's Over: Oil, War, and the Fate of Industrial Societies. And its loss -- and rising cost -- will permeate nearly every facet of our everyday lives.
Pump it up. Anyone can make biodiesel at home
If you're tired of paying nearly $3 a gallon for diesel and don't like relying on foreign oil, AGR's Galen Bowen can relate. The inventor of a home biodiesel processor talks about making fuel for under a buck a gallon, with little or no chemistry knowledge.
Biodiesel Motors Toward the Mainstream
This renewable fuel may not be considered "alternative" for much longer. We interviewed four alternative fuels experts for perspective on the growth, history and viability of biodiesel as one solution to America's fossil-fuel dependence. Some think its widespread adoption is just a few years away.
The Fossil-Fuel-Free Future: 5 ways to get on board
America needs a more diverse energy portfolio. Renewable fuels experts Steve Heckeroth, Amory Lovins and others weigh in on the top five ways you can make a difference to help develop that portfolio.
Fuel Up with Biodiesel Now
If you have a diesel engine vehicle, you can go for it! No conversion kit necessary. About filling up with biodiesel at a pump near you -- or making your own biodiesel right now.
