I love the Upright Citizens Brigade. Enjoy! The BP Coffee Spill – Grist. A great Upright Citizens Brigade sketch. Gulf Oil Spill Vs. Home Energy Retrofits – EnergySavvy.com. The oil that’s leaked so far is equivalent to the energy wasted by 75,000 homes. Bay State Rethinking Wood Power – Boston Globe. A new study shows […]

Are my links too depressing? It’s not all gloom and doom… Visualizing the BP Oil Disaster – If It Was My Home. Wow. Just, wow. It’s bigger than Massachusetts. Defending Boston from the Sea – Boston Globe. Urban planners discuss how to protect against the sea level rising. Roundup-Resistant Superweeds Spread Throughout the U.S. – […]

This is a little early this week, because we’re up in Maine for our nephew’s graduation. Congratulations, Lucas! When Our Birdies Leave the Nest (College Cafeteria Food) – It’s Not Easy Being Green. Speaking of graduation . . . although I think Lucas would be offended by being called a birdie. The environmental impact of […]

A mixed bag this week. Seriously—you try to find a theme. The 2010 Guide to Safe Sunscreen – The Good Human. It’s that time of year… I usually use Kiehl’s, because they don’t test on animals, but it’s worth experimenting with something new. Should You Replace a Refrigerator? – Sound Money Matters. Aryn replaced her […]

Lots about organic food this week. The farmer’s markets around here restarted this week, and I think everyone has produce on the brain. Where Should Your Organic Dollars Go? – Smart Family Tips. The Environmental Working Group updates its Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies that retain the most pesticides. President’s Cancer Panel Report […]