Posted by Phil Gutis in Health and the Environment , Living Sustainably , The Media and the Environment
Three and a half years ago, the editors of NRDC's quarterly magazine OnEarth published a particularly arresting cover image of a chubby baby boy. The special report he illustrated was also particularly arresting: "Hundreds of man-made chemicals are interfering with...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Living Sustainably , Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
In recent weeks, I've discovered an affinity for gardening. For the first time, the mosquitos and the bugs and the heat haven't deadened my will to get my hands dirty. I've especially come to appreciate the experience of pulling weeds...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Living Sustainably , Moving Beyond Oil , Solving Global Warming
A few days ago, a tanker truck worked its way up my driveway and plugged into my propane tank. About a thousand dollars later, it pulled away and slipped off to make its next delivery. Nothing newsworthy there. That’s typically...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Green Enterprise , Living Sustainably
Has corporate America suddenly seen the “green” light? It’s a question I’ve raised frequently in this space, noting that everywhere you turn, another company is announcing a new green initiative. No matter what their motivation -- whether it’s saving money,...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Living Sustainably , The Media and the Environment
No, this is not a plea for NRDC membership (although we wouldn't object, of course, if you wanted to wander over to the donation forms and make a contribution!) Instead, I'm writing with the fascinating observation in this week's Business...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Green Enterprise , Living Sustainably , The Media and the Environment
The following revelation probably won't likely earn me any brownie points with my policy crazy colleagues, but I'm a dedicated American Idol viewer. Amid all the hype and overwhelming commercialism, there's something inspiring about watching a bunch of talented kids...continued→
Posted by Phil Gutis in Living Sustainably
In a delicious essay titled "Yummy vs. Slummy," Newsweek's Kathleen Deveny confides that her mother left her as an infant napping on the family porch in suburban New Jersey under the watchful eye of the family dog. "He was a...continued→
