Entries tagged Travel

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
Tune in to America's "best idea"

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

Ken Burn's miniseries reveals the democratic and religious ideals behind the founding of our national parks. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Television, Nature, Media, Video
Airlines pledging to cut emissions by 50%

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

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 »
Related topics: Travel, Pollution, Flying
Surprising facts about national parks

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

Which U.S. state doesn't have a national park? Where can you find the highest waterfall in North America? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Animals, Parks, Nature
Eight endangered national parks to see now

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

See why you should visit these national treasures now -- while you still can. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Nature
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

From New Zealand to Austin, Texas, restaurants are being built in and around big, beautiful trees. Care to dine al fresco? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Food and Drink, Nature, Design
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

Find shopping deals, save gas, even get more exercise, thanks to free or inexpensive programs for your phone. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Finances, Shopping, Biking, Cell Phones, Reviews, Tips, Oil and Gas
Ask Umbra on dream trips

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

What's the most environmentally friendly form of travel for your golden years? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Tips
Ask Umbra on flying less

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

Do we really need to fly less, or do we need planes that are more fuel efficient? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Pollution, Flying
Visit 10 must-see national parks

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

Take a look at the most popular parks in the United States. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Nature