Thanksgiving's (Funny) Green Past
The history of Thanksgiving is complex. I'm not talking complex like the time Aunt Grace threw turkey in Uncle Ray's face or cousin Rowena brought home her new husband and his three other wives. I'm... read more »

Be Green, Save Green: Is Energy Star Lacking Power?
A major indicator of efficiency, the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, may be losing ground. A feature article in the October 2008 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine makes this... read more »

Ecotravelling: Where Can Amtrak Take You?
The classic American road trip will never be the same, thanks to constant concerns over oil production and rising fuel costs. It's time to take a vacation away from those frets and fears by exploring... read more »

Why Cook at Home for Thanksgiving? Let a Local Restaurant Do the Cooking!
There are many great things about the holidays - warm fires, soothing hot chocolate, and memorable visits with family members we only get to see once a year. Do you really want to spend countless... read more »

Where's That Meat From, Anyway? New Law Requires Label
Countless shops and grocery store chains are featuring local produce for their customers. Since not all of us can make it to a farmers' market on a weekly basis, this is a dream come true for... read more »

Green Governator? A Look at Schwarzenegger's Eco-Record
When you have a mega-action star as a governor, you're used to a few jokes. (Recalling the "girlie-man" politics of Arnold's early campaign, one wonders how we've come through the past few years... read more »

Seven (Green) Holiday Gifts Under Thirty (Bucks)
The Toggery Carrie tanktop ($20.00) is made with 100% organic cotton which eliminates the use of pesticides in the material, preventing both the production burdens of... read more »

10 Green Gadgets You Haven't Heard of Yet!
Take one look at your fave cool gadget, whether it's a matchbox-sized mp3 player containing 100 albums worth of music, to a deck-of-cards sized device that serves as a phone, email retrieval device,... read more »

Sustainable Stretching at SF's Yoga Tree Studios
Keeping fit and sane in the bustle of the city environment is beyond tough. Taking yoga classes has become exponentially more popular than it was just 20 years ago. Physical toning and mental balance... read more »

Greenopia Launches Green Product Guide (Holiday Shoppers, Take Note!)
We all want a guide to buying greener products; there's a lot of conflicting information out there! It can be hard to tell what choices are going to really make a difference and which companies are... read more »

Success for High Speed Rail Train from Los Angeles to San Francisco
A popular draw in Europe and Asia, high speed trains are not only sleek but efficient - saving both money and resources. And now Cali is going to have one of its own! On November 4th, state residents... read more »