Solar Hot Water
From the 1890s through 1910, thousands of Americans used solar water heaters to heat water for their homes.
Out with the Old and In with the New
I was doing research for an article on alternative energy when I discovered… [read]
Email Hoax: Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins Hospital, US
While we at OLM believe that the information itself is accurate, we were immediately skeptical of the idea that Johns Hopkins Hospital would make such “alternative” claims going against everything they stand for…
Recently an email titled, “Cancer Update from… [read]
Green Parody
These are a few of our favorite videos that parady green issues
You probably have already seen at least a couple of these, but we figured any treehugger would enjoy seeing them again.
This green parody, Coal, by Free Love… [read]
How to be a Green School
In five steps
Recycle
Place recycling bins next to every trash can with each possible type of bin that makes sense for the area. The cafeteria is the best place to start. Make sure each bin is clearly labeled. In… [read]
How to be Green
Being green, or being environmentally considerate, is more a mindset than a certain set of actions. It’s all about conservation, consideration, sustainability, and looking to the future. With the right mindset, your daily choices will result in a greener lifestyle.… [read]
The Council of Europe Praises Poland’s Choice to Reject H1N1 Vaccine
Poland’s Health Minister, Ewa Kopacz, was heavily criticized for her decision not to purchase the swine flu vaccines. The Polish Ombudsman, Janusz Kochanowski (appointed as the mediary for citizen rights) threatened to sue Kopacz for her decision.
Kapacz considered purchasing… [read]
An Ode to an Older Car
This 1985 Toyota MR2 gets 30 mpg and is still running fine. It derserves some recognition.
In a sea of larger, seemingly much more imposing cars the 1988 MR2 sticks out like a sore thumb hitchhiking back to a time… [read]
