After years of making New Year’s resolutions that are admirable in their scope — and frustrating in their lack of achivement — I’ve finally hit on the one goal that makes sense to me not only for the year that’s about to dawn, but for the decade that lies ahead: Do less. Do it better. […]
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Wearing my (green) heart on my sleeve
We’re honored to report that we’re receiving recognition as a “visionary” from the prestigious website TheDailyGreen.com for our efforts to inspire consumers — especially — women to use their money to protect the planet. The Heart of Green nod “recognizes those who are bringing “green” messages to the mainstream, and your work influencing the buying habits […]
Protesters Prepare for Civil Disobedience at Coal Plant with Inspired Songs, Speeches and Poems
More than 1,500 women, men, students, children and babies held hands, sang songs, cheered and stomped their feet last night in anticipation of their march on the coal-fired Capitol Power Plant in Washington, D.C. Just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol building, the power plant has become a powerful symbol for citizens who scoff at the […]
Please don’t squeeze the Charmin – or use it for anything else!
Charmin, Kleenex Cottonelle, Quilted Northern and Scott are among the toilet papers and tissues that do the most harm to forests and the environment, according to a new report by Greenpeace. The non-profit research group evaluated dozens of brands of toilet paper, facial tissue, paper, towels and napkins according to three criteria: 1) How much […]
At Green Ball, Obama’s Cabinet Pledges Support for Clean Energy
I’m usually not one for hobnobbing with the hoi poloi. But it was hard not to get into the groove last night at the Environmental and Clean Energy Ball in Washington, D.C., where many Obama cabinet appointees dropped by to dance, savor chocolate truffles and talk about their hopes in Obama-nation. Lisa Jackson, who’s been tapped to […]
After 40 Years, Protecting the Environment Becomes “Overnight Sensation”
I celebrated the very first Earth Day as a high school senior in 1970. As students across the U.S. buried polluting automobiles, decried oil spills that were fouling pristine beaches, and protested nuclear power plants, I thought it would be only a matter of months before Americans would come to their senses and adopt an ethic focused on […]
Eco Door-knocking for Obama Worth the Effort in Virginia
With the presidential race getting down to the wire, I took to the streets of Alexandria, VA today to knock on doors and talk to undecided voters about the environmental differences between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain. It was easy to draw a distinction between the two candidates. Sen. McCain’s lifetime rating on […]
How “Green” is Sarah Palin? Not very (unless you count her experience).
Before women get too excited about the nomination of Sarah Palin to the GOP Presidential ticket, they should pause long enough to take a look at her record. Political pundits have focused on her cred as a social conservative. But where does she stand on the environment? This summary compiled by Grist.org tells all: * […]