Entries tagged Carbon Offsets

Ask Umbra on climate weapons

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Q. Dear Umbra, What does a carbon offset do today for the planet? It seems to me like these vehicles are more for our guilty conscience than for real change. What do you think? Ingrid G.Chicago, Ill. A. ... Read full post »
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Ask Umbra on offsetting work trips

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

What's the best way to compensate if you really have to fly for work? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Carbon Offsets, Flying
Ask Umbra on buying carbon offsets

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Oct 6, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Are carbon offsets purchased from companies and utilities worth it? Read full post »
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Earn cash for cutting carbon

By Amelia Harnish Posted Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:40pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Try out My Emissions Exchange, and get paid to take a bite out of global warming. Read full post »
Related topics: Carbon Offsets, Tools, Activism
Umbra advises on web hosting

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:00am PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

If you need a website, how can you green your hosting? And how much energy does searching the Web actually use? Hint: It's not a huge amount. Read full post »
Related topics: Computers, Tips, Carbon Offsets, Electricity
Fox's '24' and agent Jack Bauer going green

By Jim Motavalli Posted Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:26am PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

Behind the scenes, the iconic TV show is using biofuels, slashing energy use, and buying green power. Read full post »
Related topics: Celebrities, Television, Biofuels, Carbon Offsets, Hybrids
Reflective plants could cool the earth

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:06pm PST for ecogeek 2 Comments

Scientists at the University of Bristol in England have come up with an idea they say could cool the planet by 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer: reflective plants. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Science, Nature, Carbon Offsets
Give green gifts

By Huddler's green home Posted Fri Dec 5, 2008 4:04pm PST for huddlergreenhome 3 Comments

16 creative gift ideas with links to more than we can count. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Holidays, Beauty, Home and Garden, Gifts, Crafts, Cleaning, Charity, Organic, Carbon Offsets
Super Powers: On greening the office

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Dec 1, 2008 2:12pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Where to turn when the task of greening your office falls on you... Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Carbon Offsets, Tools, Recycling tips
What the current turmoil means for clean tech

By Hank Green Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:19am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

"We can't afford a delay, as investors or as inhabitants of planet Earth..." Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Solar Power, Economics, Biofuels, Carbon Offsets, Hydro Power, Coal, Electricity