Image via marcellusprotest.org/node/1288Another public demonstration against fracking is in the works. Next Wenesday, September 7, you can join the “Shale Gas Outrage” Rally to Protect Air, Water, Earth and Human Health in solidarity against the controversial natural gas drilling technique—fracking—in Pennsylvania. The rally, organized by Philly grassroots advocacy organization Protecting Our Waters, will be held

Movie-goers enjoy the pedal-powered screening. Image via Guardian.The drive-in movies have gotten an eco-makeover in England as cycle-in cinemas are becoming popular. At these outdoor theaters, cyclists attach their bikes to generators and pedal to power the movie screening. Guardian What do Oprah fans and tar sands have in common? Apparently a support for women’s

  Graphy by Nielsen on climate change opinions. For full size, click image. Image via GuardianWhile 69% of global citizens are concerned about climate change, public opinion is dropping in the biggest polluter countries. Which region is most concerned? Check out the survey to find out. Guardian Hurricane Irene is leaving more than flooding and

The Tûranor PlanetSolar ship / Image via charterworld.comA solar-powered ship is sailing around the globe. The spaceship-looking vessel has already covered almost 24,000 miles. New York Times Oyster-lovers may have to start paying more for the seafood delicacy; ocean acidification is seriously hurting populations. OnEarth Gemasolar is more than an optical illusion. The first commercial

Image via milrose.comZoning. Ok it’s not the most interesting issue, but without zoning codes cities would be a mess. Zoning keeps homes and factories from being neighbors, prevents communities from becoming overpopulated, and makes sure buildings aren’t too tall and have enough parking, among other things.
Unfortunately, zoning in Philadelphia has become a nightmare. The city’s

New vending machines in Miami / Image via blogs.miaminewtimes.comVending machines stocked with healthy (often local) options, like yogurt parfaits and wraps, are rolling out in Miami-Dade schools this fall. New Times Miami School district in Greeley, Colo. joins the “back-to-scratch” school lunch movement; here 60 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. New

The definition of Wild Harvest from the Lexicon of Sustainability / Image via gilttaste.comLearn the definitions of basic food movement words from this photography-based storytelling project by Douglas Gayeton. Gilt Taste A MIT research team is being paid by Shell to study why oil pipelines keep breaking, so stronger, better pipes can be built. GOOD

Philadelphia Folk Festival (PFF) is celebrating its 50th year and in honor of the celebration, they’re going green! The three-day outdoors music festival, which already has crafts, local food, beer and wine, workshops and special kids activities, is looking to add sustainability features–like composting, solar power staging, and the Sustainability Living Roadshow. PFF has started

Barbie sustainable “Dream Home” Image via inhabitat.comArchitect Barbie gets a sustainable “Dream Home.” Solar panels, green roof, locally sourced materials, and Energy Star appliances included. Switchboard via NRDC Perennial Plate is halfway through their real food expedition around the U.S. Check out some beautiful shots of food, people and landscapes in this best of/unseen footage