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Home - Review

On Friday, June 5th “Home”, an environmental documentary set a record with its simultaneous release in over 87 countries. In the U.S. it aired on the National Geographic channel at 9:00 PM and on a YouTube channel known as “HomeProject”. What struck me the most about the film was the spectacular photography taken over 18 months in more than... [Read more of this review]

Green Cuba | How Cuba Survived Peak Oil - Review

The Power of Community How Cuba Survived Peak Oil  DVD 53 minutes This movie is not about politics.  The producers don’t care what you think about the Cuban government.  They do care that world wide oil production has peaked and is now in decline. They care about people and community.  They demonstrate how we’ll need to adapt as fossil fuels... [Read more of this review]

Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate - Review

Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World By Wendy Johnson Wendy Johnson has gardened at the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center in northern California for over thirty years.  She tells her life story as it is connected to the garden. Her flowing text is transcribed from years of journaling as she meticulously documents... [Read more of this review]

JAMAICA’S PICKS: Patagonia Organic Cotton Tees - Review

I heard Elaine’s familiar footsteps coming towards my cage and as I pulled my head up from under my wing, anticipating a treat, all I saw was three large pelicans swooping across a lavender sky.  Am I dreaming? Have I passed over to the other side? No, it’s just my mom wearing the coolest t-shirt ever. Well I got my treat, and then nestled up... [Read more of this review]

Building Green on WGBH Boston PBS TV - Review

Hosted by Kevin Contreras Recently, I took the time to research the local library’s database searching for green titles in both books and DVDs.  One result was a three DVD set of the PBS show Building Green which is also available for sale in the usual places such as Amazon.com.  The DVD set chronicles the building of Kevin Contreras’ green dream... [Read more of this review]

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Green Perspectives

Eco-Tourism in the Bahamas

A friend of mine just got back from Bimini with some incredible footage of Atlantic Spotted dolphins in the wild. The dive was organized through Bill & Nowdla Keefe’s Wild Dolphin Excursions (www.biminiundersea.com).  I am always skeptical about tours that involve up close and personal contact with wild animals, but I’ve been assured that these... [Read more of this article]

NRDC 20th Anniversary Celebration Event Highlights

Held at the elegant Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, the event happened to coincide with the reported 2nd nuptials of reality darlings Heidi and Spencer – however, all eyes and media were packed into the glamorous ballroom to catch a glimpse of the wall-to-wall celebrities, ingénues rubbing elbows with Hollywood legends, moguls & filmmakers,... [Read more of this article]

Natural Resources Defense Council’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

A Night To Recognize NRDC’s Accomplishments Over the Last 20 Years in Southern California. Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009, Media Check-In – 5:30PM, Celebrity Arrivals – 6:30 PM Location: Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA Confirmed Guests: Robert Redford, Laurie David, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Maroon 5, Host Julia Louis-Dreyfus,... [Read more of this article]

Eco Minded Choices for Green Weddings – JustGive.org

Spring is upon us and wedding plans are on the minds of many. Three eco-minded and budget-savvy choices for nearly-wed couples planning green weddings, while also being creative and charitable, can help make the perfect wedding a reality. JustGive can make it easier to find a meaningful way to commemorate your special day. 1. Wedding Favors: Thank guests... [Read more of this article]

Enviro Energies Signs Brand License Agreement with Living With Ed

Distributor of Revolutionary Mag-WindTM Vertical Axis Wind Turbines will team up with hit TV series and Hollywood’s ‘greenest’ actor to promote Wind Power technology Grimsby, ONT Canada - Enviro Energies has signed a long-term exclusive brand license / endorsement agreement with the producers of the hit TV series Living With Ed and... [Read more of this article]

The Nation’s Most Environmentally Friendly Ferry Revolutionizes the Ferry Industry

San Francisco (December 12, 2008) — The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) christened the first of its fleet of ferries, Gemini, to enhance the region’s emergency response capability and water transit network. Representative Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) and WETA Board Chair Charlene Haught Johnson performed... [Read more of this article]

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