Sweet Travel Company Takes Pride In Giving Back on Vacation
June 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This weekend, LGBT communities and their allies across the country will gather to celebrate Pride with parades, parties and commemorations. [&hellip
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CalTrans Wants to Harm Old Growth Redwoods at Richardson Grove
February 19th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
If you have ever had the pleasure of driving up 101 in southern Humboldt County, California, you’ve driven through Richardson [&hellip
Reverb Greens the Music Industry and Saves 67,000 Tons of CO2
February 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
I love going to concerts, but on my way out there’s always that twinge of reality when I see a [&hellip
Carbon Reduction: What Airlines Are Doing About Emissions
December 23rd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
In the world of carbon emissions and travel, nothing comes close to airline travel. The average emissions for a flight [&hellip
Climate Change Goals Target Cheap Airline Fares
December 8th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
With all eyes on Copenhagen hoping the world’s leaders will create a “meaningful and binding accord” on climate change, countries [&hellip
Take an Active Vacation this Year
September 8th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
As summer winds down, it is not too early to start thinking about your next vacation. If being active is [&hellip
New Air Navigation Concept Means Greener Flights
May 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The aviation industry has achieved notoriety given its massive carbon footprint. But greening airline travel is apparently a big priority [&hellip
Responsibly Managing Waste on Boating Trips
March 13th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine crystal blue waters glinting off the bow, a soft breeze rustling the sails above your head, the sun warming [&hellip
Skip the Bus Station–Take a Staycation
October 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
With soaring prices at the pump and high-ticket prices at the airports, taking a vacation seems unaffordable, and therefore the [&hellip
Green Your Hotel Stay
September 10th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Whether you’re on holiday or traveling for business, looking for ways to lighten the impact of your hotel stay is [&hellip
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