Entries tagged Travel

  1. 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

    Umbra illustration

    What's the best way to compensate if you really have to fly for work? Read full post »

  2. Tune in to America's "best idea"

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:20am PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

    Yosemite National Park

    Ken Burn's miniseries reveals the democratic and religious ideals behind the founding of our national parks. Read full post »

  3. Airlines pledging to cut emissions by 50%

    By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:35pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

    airline-pledge

    At the UN climate talks today in New York, an agreement between airlines, airports and aircraft companies to slash emissions by 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2050 will be presented.  If the UN accepts the proposal, it will be added to the Copenhage Read full post »

  4. Surprising facts about national parks

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:15pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

    Yellowstone

    Which U.S. state doesn't have a national park? Where can you find the highest waterfall in North America? Read full post »

  5. Eight endangered national parks to see now

    By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:55am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

    joshua tree national park

    See why you should visit these national treasures now -- while you still can. Read full post »

  6. Eating in a tree: Six wild, tree house restaurants

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:18pm PDT for greenpicks 158 Comments

    Yellow Treehouse

    From New Zealand to Austin, Texas, restaurants are being built in and around big, beautiful trees. Care to dine al fresco? Read full post »

  7. 10 iPhone apps that will save you money

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:34am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 5 Comments

    Yelp iPhone App

    Find shopping deals, save gas, even get more exercise, thanks to free or inexpensive programs for your phone. Read full post »

  8. Ask Umbra on dream trips

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

    Umbra illustration

    What's the most environmentally friendly form of travel for your golden years? Read full post »

  9. Ask Umbra on flying less

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

    Umbra illustration

    Do we really need to fly less, or do we need planes that are more fuel efficient? Read full post »

  10. Visit 10 must-see national parks

    By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:37am PDT for daily_green_news 55 Comments

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Take a look at the most popular parks in the United States. Read full post »