With their swivel design and modern look, CFL (Compact Florescent Light) bulbs are sleek and attractive. Once rare and somewhat mysterious contraptions, these bulbs can now be found anywhere home supplies are sold. From Wal-Mart to high-end lighting specialty stores, CFLs are now integrated into our lives.
But despite their widespread availability, there are still issues [...]
Shades Of Green: Light Bulbs Are No Joke
Shades Of Green: Green Light
“Awareness” is a buzzword almost as common in the green community as “sustainability.” Something or someone is always trying to “raise it” about any number of issues on blogs, at rallies, and in e-mails. There is usually a petition or action meeting involved. Often, it is hard to drum up signatures and attendance, so important [...]
Shades Of Green: Nashville’s Climate Change Denial
The Tennessee Legislature has been churning out decisions lately, some of which are grabbing more attention than others. The most eye-catching headlines have been about whether or not citizens will be allowed to carry guns inside bars—clearly an issue central to fixing the economic downturn hurting everyday Tennesseans.
What hasn’t been getting as much attention is [...]
Shades Of Green: Much More Than Tree Hugging
“Environmentalist” evokes a certain perception among some demographics. But this view is not just superficial—at its core is the idea that people who care deeply about environmental issues just don’t get it. According to this opinion, hot-topic issues like healthcare, job loss, and national security are out of an environmentalist’s realm of understanding.
This perception asks [...]
Shades Of Green: A Truly Green Garden
Summer is here and gardens all over the city are in bloom. People have different ideas about what they want in a garden. Some people want a sanctuary complete with bubbling fountains filled with oversized Japanese goldfish. Others prefer a formal garden with sculpted bushes, gravel pathways, and perfectly trimmed grass – an immaculately kept [...]
Shades of Green: America’s Most Wanted Polluters
Most everyone in the US is familiar with America’s Most Wanted, the television show featuring stories about dangerous criminals in hopes of bringing them to justice. The FBI has their “Most Wanted” list, with pictures of unkempt terrorists and others that commit crimes on a large scale. These are well-known lists. But I was surprised [...]