Information technology – the computer and servers that support our use of the internet, e-commerce and a myriad of other services – is admittedly a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. IT is, as author John Lamb says, "a significant contributor to the economically unsustainable worldwide dependence on fossil fuels." In his book The Greening [...]

Committed to understanding America’s entrenched dependence on fossil fuel, noted environmental journalist Amanda Little criss-crossed the country to find the roots of our oil addiction. What she learned became the book Power Trip: From From Oil Wells to Solar Cells – Our Ride to the Renewable Future. Little has discovered what many of us fail [...]

If you’re looking for a great resource to help you and your family be greener, you’ll want to check out Simply Green: Easy, Money-Saving Tips for Eco-Friendly Families by husband-and-wife team Melissa and David Seligman. As easy read, Simply Green is filled with all kinds of useful, creative ways to green every part of our [...]

While recycling outdated or unused computers is an important way to keep hazardous materials out of our landfills, author Randy Sarafan has other ideas about what to do with them. His book 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer is filled with fun "out there" ways to turn dead components into useful or at [...]

With recycling quickly becoming standard in most communities and switching from flimsy white paper bags to reusable cloth ones steadily gaining ground, there’s a wealth of other practical steps consumers can take to green their lifestyle. Living Green: The Missing Manual, by Nancy Connor, is a comprehensive resource filled with tips, suggestions and go-to resources [...]

Books that deal with environmental issues are often long on facts and short on style and the "fun" factor. Eco-Logical: Join the Debate – All the Facts and Figures, Pros and Cons you need to make up your own Mind by British author Joanna Yarrow has both. This book offers some great information on a [...]