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Art With Heart

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:50:52 -0500

Mon, 10/29/2007 - 10:00am

Art With Heart is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth who are facing trauma, illness, or other crises through therapeutic books and artistic healing programs that supports expression of both their suffering and strength. It's programs have reached around the world and have helped children, as well as family and friends of children, process difficult times.

Asia is Green

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:05:52 -0500

Fri, 10/05/2007 - 2:05pm

The new AsiaIsGreen website by Green Future Solutions is an outstanding source for all things environmental in Asia. Founder Eugene Tay's insight will help both individuals and businesses go green. They're over a month old now, and are adding new content all the time, so check back often!

Is Global Warming Changing Fashion Trends?

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:57:19 -0500

Tue, 09/04/2007 - 5:00pm

Global warming is changing the way fashion works, according to the Wall Street Journal: "One of the most surprising effects of climate changes can be found in your closet: With the exception of heavy winter coats and flimsy sundresses, there aren't a lot of truly seasonal clothes in many people's wardrobes anymore."

Sundance Channel Adds Green Mapping to Eco-mmunity

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:54:03 -0500

Thu, 07/12/2007 - 4:00pm

The Sundance Channel has added a green mapping service to their Eco-mmunity suite of suites. In addition to finding green people, attractions, businesses, you can use it to network with other greenies and even add your own favorites.

The Climate: Call For Concepts from Droog Design

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:48:05 -0500

Wed, 06/06/2007 - 2:00pm

Realizing that global warming is indeed a global problem, Droog Design has put out an international call for entries for a design solution to climate change and they're taking a very multi-disciplinary approach, asking for entries that can be involved with just about anything that requires a design.

Eco-Tecture in The New York Times Magazine

Tue, 22 May 2007 15:49:55 -0500

Tue, 05/22/2007 - 3:00pm

The NY Times Magazine takes a look at the effectiveness of 18th century design practices and technologies like the careful placement of window sashes, louvered or paneled shutters, flues, curtains and doors in combating air conditioning and heating needs.

Design Can Change: The Importance of Sustainability in Design

Thu, 17 May 2007 15:58:57 -0500

Thu, 05/17/2007 - 3:00pm

Design Can Change is a new online portal filled with information about global warming: the issue, potential for change, actions to take, the community building around it, and resources for further learning. Created for designers, its a resource to engage and mobilize the design community against climate change.

BioBling Hoping to Run Biodiesel Limos at the Oscars

Fri, 11 May 2007 12:41:51 -0500

Fri, 05/11/2007 - 12:00pm

BioBling, recently featured on Sundance Channel's "The GREEN" television programming, has plans to set up biodiesel limos for next year's Oscar ceremonies. BioBling acquires rare Cadillac, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen models from around the country to "pimp" and prepare for a life of driving on biodiesel.

Green is Sexy: A New Site by Rachel McAdams and Friends

Wed, 09 May 2007 16:34:47 -0500

Wed, 05/09/2007 - 4:00pm

Started by actress Rachel McAdams and her friends, Green is Sexy is a new site that started when three friends realized that exchanging quips & tips on ways to make an impact on the environment was becoming daily conversation. They decided that, with a little bit of research and some help from their friends, they could spread the word to all sorts of people and really make a difference.

Green Buildings Rated by New York Magazine

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:24:27 -0500

Tue, 05/08/2007 - 12:00pm

Green building continues to become more and more mainstream, as evidenced by the ratings in New York Magazine's new ratings of NYC's green residential properties. They rate a handful of buildings using a handy "Green-o-Meter"; at the top of the list is The Visionaire (pictured).

Spinal Tap Reuniting for Live Earth Concert

Mon, 07 May 2007 11:56:55 -0500

Mon, 05/07/2007 - 11:00am

Immortalized in the film "This is Spinal Tap", the mock rockers in Spinal Tap are getting back together to help save the world from global warming. They've signed on to play at Live Earth, the upcoming "concert for a climate in crisis" that Al Gore has helped organize.

A "Greener" Apple: Steve Jobs' Open Letter on Making Apple More Sustainable

Thu, 03 May 2007 16:56:36 -0500

Thu, 05/03/2007 - 4:00pm

Reacting to some criticism from the environmental community, Steve Jobs has written an open letter about Apple's sustainability initiatives. In it, he notes, among other things, that they have cut way back on lead and heavy metals and recycle almost three times as much e-waste as HP and Dell.

Metropolis Announces the Winners of the Next Generation Design Competition

Wed, 02 May 2007 16:20:58 -0500

Wed, 05/02/2007 - 4:00pm

Metropolis magazine has announced the winners of their fourth annual "Next Generation" Design Competition. Responding to the competition’s theme of "energy", the San Francisco-based firm Civil Twilight was awarded ,000 for their project, Lunar Resonant Street Lamps.

The 11th Hour: Leo's New Documentary Goes Online

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:16:07 -0500

Thu, 04/19/2007 - 2:00pm

The 11th Hour, Leo DiCaprio's new documentary about global warming, recently launched an accompanying website, where visitors can get more info about the upcoming release, including more on scientists, thinkers and leaders who lend their ideas to the film.

Home Depot Launches "Eco Options" Label for Sustainable Products at US Stores

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:32:33 -0500

Tue, 04/17/2007 - 1:00pm

Today, Home Depot introduced their "Eco Options" label, signifying that product's "eco-friendliness," for nearly 3,000 products, like fluorescent light bulbs that conserve electricity and natural insect killers, that promote energy conservation, sustainable forestry and clean water.