From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Who’s Who in Green: Chip Giller

Before Grist.org burst onto the scene in 1999, environmentalism online was all about doom and gloom. Chip Giller, Grist’s founder, had a feeling that all of the dour finger-pointing and long journalistic articles about sea turtles weren’t exactly drawing a jaded public to the cause. So, Grist’s signature editorial voice was born – one that’s [...]

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Eco Fashion Review: Elwood Clothing

When it comes to shopping for eco fashion, those of us who don’t have deep pockets often find ourselves with a selection of garments that are comfortable, stylish and affordable (choose any two). While the scratchy, unattractive hemp creations of yesteryear are fading in memory, a new crop of environmentally conscious fashion is getting attention, [...]

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Great Green Job of the Week: Nuclear Energy & Climate Change Project Manager

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Project Manager to provide information to the public, policy-makers, and media on nuclear power in the context of climate change. Candidates must have a solid background in energy technologies and policies, and comfort with nuclear economics. UCS is a leading science-based [...]

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Thai Temple Made of 1 Million Recycled Glass Bottles

A temple in the Sisaket province of Thailand is built of more than a million recycled glass bottles in shades of green and brown. The Wa Pa Maha Chedio Kaew temple is nicknamed ‘Wat Lan Kuad’ or ‘Temple of Million Bottles’, a fitting name for a structure that takes low-tech eco-friendly architecture to a whole [...]

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Will Allen is officially a GENIUS

This year, urban farmer Will Allen was named a MacArthur Fellow. Informally known as the “genius award”, the Fellowship is a $500,000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and promise to do more. As the CEO of Growing Power, Will Allen has been working to support community food systems [...]

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Corey Feldman Releases ‘Green Song’ on Sustainable Album

Actor Corey Feldman is going where no former ‘80s child star has gone before: singing about the environment. Who knew Corey Feldman was such a greenie? Feldman’s band, ‘Truth Movement’ will be releasing their album, entitled ‘Technology Analogy’, on November 25th. The first single is called ‘Green is the Colour’, and is clearly Pink Floyd-inspired [...]

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