I want to help guide the development of "new" environmentalism... Where should I (educated/trained as an Ecologist) start on a career change into media (online/web development)? better explained... [more inside]
posted by Gaeacon on Dec 9, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best way to demonstrate to 8th graders the issue of soil salinity as well as showing ways to prevent or reclaim salinized soil? [more inside]
posted by bigspoon on Nov 18, 2009 - 5 answers

How does one reconcile vegan principles with environmental concerns? [more inside]
posted by Tchad on Oct 12, 2009 - 21 answers

What is the name of this environmentalist group which aims to rid the world of humans? [more inside]
posted by wigglin on Jul 22, 2009 - 8 answers

I recycle, cycle, take the train, eat nearly no meat and don't buy useless stuff. But I know it's not enough. What can I do about environmental/consumerism issues that goes beyond that but doesn't involve chasing whalers on a tiny boat in the Sea of Japan? I'm especially interested about answers for things in the UK, but I'm academically interested in international things too. [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen on Apr 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Does Thomas Friedman actually believe that Free Trade and Environmentalism can coexist? Or are they mutually exclusive beliefs of his? And if so is there a theory behind it? [more inside]
posted by destro on Nov 13, 2008 - 12 answers

My family's been wanting to upgrade to compact florescent for years, but we've always found they burn out quickly thanks to our flaky power surges. Would dimmable bulbs be helpful, or is there some sort of inexpensive power conditioning that can be added to light sockets? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Jul 10, 2008 - 9 answers

My boyfriend needs to find some statistics for a research paper. Specifically, pro-vegan, pro-environmentalist, anti-war, or other such statistics. Preferably all gathered in one place. [more inside]
posted by jitterbug perfume on May 2, 2008 - 12 answers

I've tried making my own seltzer - and it just isn't happening. So which is the least bad environmental choice, drinking it from 1 L bottles or aluminum cans?
posted by DenOfSizer on Mar 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Eco-friendly gifts for an increasingly devoted environmentalist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2007 - 22 answers

Are there more affordable, non-permanent things we can do to winterize our apartment? [more inside]
posted by tempest in a teapot on Oct 9, 2007 - 26 answers

Where can I find a list of office buildings in and around London that are "green"-certified? [more inside]
posted by kookaburra on Aug 11, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me figure out the true environmental impact of using household chemicals such as vinegar and baking soda versus using ecofriendly commercial products. [more inside]
posted by padraigin on May 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Would it be feasible (/cost efficient) to put small wind turbines on existing utility poles to generate power? [more inside]
posted by jacobjacobs on Feb 28, 2007 - 23 answers

Please tell me about some nonviolent political pranksters I might have missed. [more inside]
posted by Phred182 on Oct 21, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm trying to find an environmentaly-friendly and/or socially responsible printer. The printer needs to have a reputation of turning out high-quality product and should be able to accept Adobe suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop) files via the internets.
posted by eustacescrubb on Oct 11, 2006 - 10 answers

What are good environmental blogs? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Aug 22, 2006 - 10 answers

Does recycling aluminum cans reduce the market price of aluminum? [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier on Aug 16, 2006 - 16 answers

Is it possible to drive a big gas-hog SUV and still be a good environmentalist?
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2004 - 48 answers

Can anyone recommend some good environmental blogs? I know about the Sierra Club's Daily Scoop and the Daily Grist, but what else should I slap in my bookmarks?
posted by Ufez Jones on Jun 14, 2004 - 7 answers