Wednesday December 31, 2008

happy new year!

I hope you all have a safe, happy, and healthy new year!

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Tuesday December 30, 2008

very last minute tax-deductible giving

Tomorrow’s the last day of 2008 and also the last day to make tax-deductible donations to your favorite cause for this tax year. Here are a few of my favorites that I’ve given to over the

Categories: action blog Tags: gifts humanitarian

Friday December 26, 2008

dirty, filthy coal

Hopefully you didn’t get any in your stocking this year, because now more than ever, coal is a symbol of greed, filth, and general naughtiness.

A few days before Christmas, a blanket of coal ash sludge fell

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Wednesday December 24, 2008

happy holidays!

Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Festivus!

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Tuesday December 23, 2008

double your gift to help animals with farm sanctuary

Now until the end of the year, when you give to animal advocacy group Farm Sanctuary your money will be matched (up to $30K). They’ve worked really hard and have had some amazing victories this year,

Categories: action blog Tags: animals

Tuesday December 23, 2008

kicking a cold in time for the holidays

This past weekend I was waylaid by some kind of illness. Sore throat, achy body, post-nasal drip. Gross. It hit me Friday night. I was reluctant to do it, but I popped a couple of NyQuil

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Sunday December 21, 2008

THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!

THE WINNER IS… Andee! Congratulations!

Tell me why climate change matters and you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to the new Polar Ice Rink at the American Museum of Natural History!Why does climate change matter to

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Friday December 19, 2008

growing and greening ny

Learn all about PlaNYC2030, the city’s plan to improve the environmental conditions of NYC while adapting to its growing population at this new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Details below.

Growing and

Categories: blog education Tags: nyc sustainable

Friday December 19, 2008

more last minute gift ideas

Still have a few people on your list and not sure what to get them? You’ll find unique, locally made pottery at Earthworks on the Upper East Side. There are terrific potters there who make quality,

Categories: art/craft blog holidays Tags: gifts nyc

Wednesday December 17, 2008

another great holiday gift idea

And this one is absolutely free. Give the gift of carbon neutrality! In fact, it’s so easy I’m giving it to you right now.

Click below to claim your gift of from Brighter Planet’s One Day of

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