Entries tagged Los Angeles

Indoor air versus outdoor: Which is cleaner?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:45am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 3 Comments

You may be surprised to find out what the air is really like inside your house. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Science, Los Angeles, Tips, Pollution, House
California fires visible from space

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:21am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

California fire maps, satellite photos and a drought map show the underlying causes and extent of destruction. Read full post »
Related topics: Science, News, Nature, Los Angeles
Not politics as usual: Ten political forces making green go mainstream

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Apr 8, 2009 1:37pm PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

A religious leader, two big cities, proponents of renewable energy and green jobs, a whole country, and millions of voters made the list. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Celebrities, Animals, News, Government, Media, Los Angeles, Activism
The stars come out ... to rent hybrid SUVs

By Jim Motavalli Posted Mon Mar 2, 2009 6:30pm PST for daily_green_driving 1 Comments

Slick green wheels or a case of Hollywood hypocrisy? Find out which models really get the best MPG. Read full post »
Related topics: Celebrities, Los Angeles, Hybrids
Paper or plastic? The surprising answer

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:24am PST for the_conscious_consumer 33 Comments

The choice between paper and plastic is a toss up when you examine how they are made, but there are other things to consider. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, San Francisco, Government, China, Los Angeles, Paper, Europe, Plastic, Reusing stuff, Recycling tips
Clinton Foundation organizing LED project in Los Angeles

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:01pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

The Clinton Foundation has announced a partnership with the city of Los Angeles to retrofit buildings with LED lighting over the next five years. Read full post »
Related topics: Los Angeles, Charity, Buildings, Lights
Carectomy week in review

By Joshua Liberles Posted Mon May 12, 2008 12:09am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The blog looks at the Iraq War, bike sharing, National Train Day, and L.A.'s Valley Girls. Read full post »
Related topics: Blogs, Biking, Government, Los Angeles, Mass transit
Lights out in San Francisco, L.A. on Saturday

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:48pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Promoters of Saturday's "Light Out" events estimate one hour of darkness could cut energy use by 15 percent. Read full post »
Related topics: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Electricity, Lights, Activism