Guest Blogger: Websites to Watch – Rocky Mountain Institute

Guest Blogger Clay‘s Recommendation: Rocky Mountain Institute

Founded in the 1980s by brothers Amory and Hunter Lovins, The Rocky Mountain Institute has since become a global thought leader in the efficient and restorative use of resources.  RMI prides itself on research addressing pragmatic designs, practices, and policies and they have made 25+ years of their publications available on their website.  If you are ever in search of a scholarly article relating to modern energy or resource consumption, the RMI library is a good first start.

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Eco-Quotable: Chloe Sevigny

Who would have guessed she has a “Big Love” for the environment too?

“Being eco-friendly makes you feel good about yourself. Who cares if people call you a hippie?”

-Chloë Sevigny, of Big Love Fame

That’s not all – she lists her green habits as…

Avatar & Enviro-Films: Sunday's Oscar Battle Unfolds

Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year: Academy Award time!

Here are a few of the films with an environmental message to watch out for:

Eclectic Society Review – the Times They Are A-Changin'

The other evening, I saw the Eclectic Society at the Walnut Street Theatre. Overall, this play is about a Fraternity who battles preserving traditions with the social changes of the era – civil rights, women’s movement, political activism, & all other turbulence of the 1960′s.

Director Ed Herendeen pointed out the play’s relevance to today, “I think the audience, like me, is going to be struck by how relevant this period play, set in 1963, speaks to us today in 2010″. Over 50 years later, we’re still seeing issues of racism, politics and class. But what else?

I started contemplating the similarities of

Worthy Green Band: CAKE

The band Cake has been making music for over a decade. These days, they’re known as one of the greenest bands in the world.

In an age where some artists are emitting carbon like it’s their job – Cake’s efforts are pretty darn refreshing.

In 2008 the band converted it’s Sacramento recording studio to run 100 percent from solar energy. Some of Cake’s other green initiatives include:

The Cove Review: Documentary of Taiji's Secret

Looking for an informative but interesting flick? Sundance winner The Cove offers summer entertainment plus lots of suspense – while informing the public about a “secret” that’s purely disturbing.

Every year in Taiji, Japan, 23,000 dolphins are slaughtered in a cove for their meat. Former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry is at the forefront of uncovering Taiji’s hunt to the public. But is this practice a cultural difference, or just plain wrong? Here’s a trailer:

The Cove Review: Documentary of Taiji’s Secret

Looking for an informative but interesting flick? Sundance winner The Cove offers summer entertainment plus lots of suspense – while informing the public about a “secret” that’s purely disturbing.

Every year in Taiji, Japan, 23,000 dolphins are slaughtered in a cove for their meat. Former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry is at the forefront of uncovering Taiji’s hunt to the public. But is this practice a cultural difference, or just plain wrong? Here’s a trailer:

First Friday Makes Good

The Kensington Community Food Co-Op is turning Philadelphia’s First Friday into a charitable affair.

Head to the The Caterpillar starting at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, August 7th where you can check out 5 cool bands for a good cause:

“Eye of the Whale” Eco-Thriller in stores tomorrow!

Looking for a capturing read that you can’t put down?

No, I’m not talking about the Twilight series. I’ve been recommending Eye of the Whale by Douglas Carlton Abrams to many friends and family members.

The story follows Elizabeth McKay, a marine biologist who is finishing her PHD program with a thesis of cracking humpback whale communication. When a humpback swims up the Sacramento River with an unprecedented song, the clock starts ticking as Elizabeth must save the whale from danger. But as her journey to free this whale progresses, she starts catching the media and world’s attention… including opponents who are trying to cover up many dangerous secrets from Elizabeth and the world. Quickly, Elizabeth finds herself in danger, jeopardizing her marriage, her career – and even her life.

An ecological thriller, Abrams does an excellent job bringing in

"Eye of the Whale" Eco-Thriller in stores tomorrow!

Looking for a capturing read that you can’t put down?

No, I’m not talking about the Twilight series. I’ve been recommending Eye of the Whale by Douglas Carlton Abrams to many friends and family members.

The story follows Elizabeth McKay, a marine biologist who is finishing her PHD program with a thesis of cracking humpback whale communication. When a humpback swims up the Sacramento River with an unprecedented song, the clock starts ticking as Elizabeth must save the whale from danger. But as her journey to free this whale progresses, she starts catching the media and world’s attention… including opponents who are trying to cover up many dangerous secrets from Elizabeth and the world. Quickly, Elizabeth finds herself in danger, jeopardizing her marriage, her career – and even her life.

An ecological thriller, Abrams does an excellent job bringing in