Allie’s Answers

Is there a mouse in your house?  Let’s look at some eco-friendly and humane ways to get him to move. (more…)

How the media messes with your mind.

Some green changes that give you tax credit.

The chicken that lays the green eggs (video).

World’s largest shrew discovered.  I’m keeping my jokes to myself.

Umbra talks eco-friendly colleges.

 Jordan Catalano in Greenland.

I like to use rags when I clean, because they can be washed and used over and over.  But when cleaning certain bathroom surfaces, sometimes you don’t want to reuse your cleaning cloth, you just want to toss it. (more…)

Right before we got engaged, my husband and I saw a documentary on blood diamonds, and I knew I could never wear one. We went for a ring that’s artsy, original, and diamond-free. I’ve never been a traditionalist though, so there was no sense of loss in not having the classic engagement ring. But if a diamond ring is part of your engagement fantasy, what are your options?

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Sunscreen kills coral.

Antarctic marine census begins.

New Night Rider movie has a solar powered Kitt, but no ‘hoff.

Outdoor smog increases sick building syndrome indoors.

Brave New Leaf chats with a hypermiler

No, I’m not talking about making sure you don’t pull a drunken “will you marry me?” at five AM in Vegas.  If you want to get married by Elvis, more power to you.  I’m talking about what you propose with. (more…)

Worst snowstorm in 50 years hits China with deadly results.

Flame retardant chemicals that are suspected carcinogens found in rare Tasmanian devils.

Hayden Panettiere campaigns to save the whales in Washington.

Pablo discusses plastic bottles vs. aluminum cans over at Salon.

Watch the video blogs over at A Convenient Truth.

I’m sure you know that running your car to defrost your windows is a waste of gas.  Still, that doesn’t mean it’s fun put in time with an ice scraper in the morning.  What if you could stop the ice before it started? (more…)

This is old news, but so cool.  Did you know the Fortress of Solitude was in Mexico?

Italy is moving closer to Croatia.

Be a product steward.

Broomhuggers lists cleaners that trigger asthma.

NatureMoms takes a look at safe sippy cups.

After you’re done cross-country skiing or making snowpeople or going for a hike, there is nothing quite as comforting as a mug of hot chocolate to warm you up when you get home.  I don’t care how old you are. (more…)