Category: Air Pollution

  • Can Eco-Conscious Travelers Do Anything To Fly Green?

    Can Eco-Conscious Travelers Do Anything To Fly Green?

    From Smithsonian Magazine: Buying carbon offsets won’t stop global warming, but if you’re traveling, it’s your best individual option for reducing your carbon footprint. For the average person, airline travel, which New York Times writer Elisabeth Rosenthal has called “the biggest carbon sin,” is one of the largest individual contributors to climate change. In October…

  • Smoke Signals – Facts about wood smoke and your health

    Smoke Signals – Facts about wood smoke and your health

    Wood smoke may smell good, but according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, it’s not good for you. If you choose to heat with wood, it’s important to understand the health risks associated with wood smoke and to take steps to minimize them. With a few simple steps, you can help reduce wood smoke emissions…