http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7600005.stm According to the BBC: "People should consider eating less meat as a way of combating global warming, says...
Not mentioned in the story is the fact that it's a lot easier to talk about residential parking when there is a first class transportation system available...
It's nice to read some creative thinking rather than the normal either/or stance of a bail out. . . No Impact Man /////////////////////////////////////////// ...
We've had a recent spate of new members and I'd like to welcome you. As you will observe, this board has not been particularly active, especially since I've...
Thanks Barry for the welcome. I hope that people will be active on this board. There seems to be a lot of momentum from the "Cleaner Greener Baltimore"...
Here are few things I've recently done that are quick, easy, and not too expensive. Anybody have any other ideas? 1. Replaced just about every incandescent...
I read somewhere that plastic bags are not recyclable in B'more because the shredding machinery is not able to handle them. Is that true? Are other more...
... not too ... 1. Don't buy food that comes in plastic or paper packaging. 2. Read the heartbreaking article "Plastic Ocean". http://tinyurl.com/2w5hkg 3. Buy...
... Colored Chalk! Draw circles around the poop in attractive colors and leave messages asking the stupid humans to please pick up their dog's poop!...
As a picker-upper, I would think that more bag bins would help the situation as long as they are the kind that keep the bags from getting loose and blowing...
It was on this day in 1942 that President Roosevelt announced that the United States would begin a national gas rationing campaign on December 1st. All...
Interesting article on technology being developed in Germany in the NY Times today: <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/world/europe/27house.html?hp>...
What: Green and Natural Living Expo When: Sat, January 10, 2009 11-6 Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD www.greennaturalexpo.com ...
For over 35 years, the National Wildlife Federation wildlife Habitat program has certified backyards, apartment balconies, schoolyards, businesses and farms....
Thanks Barry for posting this. One thing that Jay mentioned in the meeting didn't seem 100% correct, so I did some digging. He mentioned that it was not...
I tend to agree with you that locking in a price on gas now probably is the smart thing to do. However, if you have a little gambler in your blood (as I do)...
What: Self-Service Care-Sharing in Baltimore When: June 2, 2009 7:00 PM Price: $20.00 per person Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description:...
This evening (Tuesday) at 6:30 a Baltimore City Master Gardener will be coming to my house to see if my "yard" qualifies for Baywise certification. The MD...
I just got my June BG&E - $68! It appears all of my investments are paying off. I used 622 kWh and 10 Therms of gas.Here's the breakdown. Total electricity...
Barry, Does the afternoon sun hit the side of your house? Do your tenants get a separate bill? Since most of us only see you once a month, a daily shower seems...
I painted the (mostly uninsulated) roof of my Capitol Hill townhouse in DC with an aluminized reflective coating 35 years ago. It cost then a couple of hundred...
Anyone know of a good local place that does roof repair that is both semi-green and pretty cheap? A resident is looking to do some major work on her house and...
Hi, In conjunction with TreeBaltimore, I am giving away free trees. I was at the Highlandtown Farmers' Market yesterday and I have tree to give away. I have...