Lifestyle
Submitted by Live Earth on 22 April, 2009 - 10:50
Earlier this month we joined Current Green in a call-out for questions. Today and for the rest of the week, your questions will be answered by eco-experts and posted answered by eco-experts on Current TV and posted here.
Check out the first set of questions below:
Submitted by Live Earth on 10 April, 2009 - 14:18
Despite the country’s recession, one developer is planning to build the world’s first solar city in Florida. Babcock Ranch would be a true community within itself, with homes, offices, factories and stores.
This massive 17,800-acre project would use half of the land specifically for nature preserves, agriculture and other open spaces for various reasons (parks, etc).
Submitted by Live Earth on 2 April, 2009 - 18:22
Spring has sprung in the North! This is the perfect time to start organizing and scrubbing down your home from top to bottom with some green spring cleaning.
Small changes to green your cleaning techniques will have an impact on your health and the environment that can really add up over time. Here are a few tips and videos to help you get all your spring cleaning done the green way:
Use Natural Air Fresheners
To really freshen up a room invest in houseplants. They will give off a natural, beautiful scent and absorb pollutants, unlike synthetic air fresheners.
Submitted by Live Earth on 1 April, 2009 - 19:07
There are so many reasons why it is recommended to cut back on your meat consumption. You can prevent dozens of harmful consequences to your health and the environment. 
There are so many reasons why it is recommended to cut back on your meat consumption. You can prevent dozens of harmful consequences to your health and the environment.
There are some truly startling facts when it comes down to the effect meat consumption has on our planet also. Since it is difficult for some people to cut out meat all together, there are commending triumphs in cutting back as much as possible.
Submitted by Live Earth on 1 April, 2009 - 15:18
Looking for eco-friendly fashions that won’t break the bank? There are lots of great options now popping up everywhere. Everyone from Payless to H&M is coming out with organic lines.
We love H&M’s organic cotton lines! Taking the extra step on Earth Day, H&M will debut a line made partially from recycled plastic bottles.
Submitted by Live Earth on 30 March, 2009 - 04:46
The amount of cars on the road each morning to take children to school is getting out of control. Because of this a small town in Italy came up with what we think is a genius idea. To confront the threats of childhood obesity, and the pollution associated with the traffic jams of cars on the road in the morning, environmental groups in Lecco, Italy proposed a surprisingly simple idea - children should walk to school.
The amount of cars on the road each morning to take children to school is getting out of control. Because of this a small town in Italy came up with what we think is a genius idea.
To confront threats of childhood obesity, and the pollution associated with the traffic jams of cars on the road in the morning, environmental groups in Lecco, Italy proposed a surprisingly simple idea - children should walk to school.
Submitted by Live Earth on 26 March, 2009 - 16:01
The people are listening and just in time for World Water Week! According to two recent studies, more of the population is becoming perfectly happy to stick with their tap water instead of buying bottled. Sales of bottled water are falling as more people turn to the tap at home and when eating out. 
The people are listening and just in time for World Water Week!
According to two recent studies, more of the population is turning to tap water instead of buying bottled.
This is wonderful news considering the millions of dollars in marketing that companies spend each year to convince people that bottled water is better, when in fact dozens of taste tests have proven otherwise. Not to mention bottled waters lasting impact on the environment.
Submitted by Live Earth on 19 February, 2009 - 00:28
First there was Atlanta’s “Carbon Neutral Zone.” Now the city is proclaiming its downtown area a “Zero Waste Zone.”
The Zero Waste Zone is an initiative that was announced last week through a partnership between local Atlanta area restaurants and the massive convention center that will divert tons of garbage, food scraps and used cooking oil from landfills.
Submitted by Live Earth on 17 February, 2009 - 15:28
If you live in the Los Angeles area, you know that air quality is an issue for the city. For decades, the City of Los Angeles, which is home to more than 4 million people – has been synonymous with the smog. In 2004, LA emitted over 50 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – more than the entire country of Sweden.
Confronted with the constant problems associated with poor air quality and energy efficiency, Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposed the “Solar LA” initiative.
Submitted by Live Earth on 10 February, 2009 - 08:45
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! February 14th is Saturday and you want to be prepared, but while you’re at it why not show some love for the planet too. It doesn’t take much to green your Valentine’s gifts and festivities. You will be surprised at how much love you can spread around the world. Here are some great tips you can use to show your loved one you care about them, and the planet.
1. Buy valentine cards from local artists who make greeting cards out of recycled material.
2. Make your own valentine cards with recycled items and things from nature such as dried flowers, satin ribbons, fabric hearts.
