Chevron is going green, or the company is claiming to, with their new Will You Join Us campaign.

The company says that it is becoming more energy efficient by converting to solar energy and by creating eco-friendly office buildings.

But the people at the League of Conservation Voters think that Chevron is full of hypocrites. Here’s an example:

What do you think?

Here’s a link to the entire Press Release and the rest of the images.

Do you care enough about the Mediterranean bluefin tuna to boycott it completely? That means not eating it, selling it or cooking it?

Well, about 16,000 citizens from 149 countries have decided to do just that.

WWF has created a petition, which was signed by 15,941people, to present to the Contracting Parties of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).

They hope that the Commission  will make sure that the fish is no longer sold in restaurants or markets so that it will have time to repopulate and properly breed in fisheres. This will save the species from going completely extinct.

Apparently a lot of people really do care about the survival of the tuna because they refuse to purchase it anywhere, making it more difficult for businesses to make money off the fish.

Here’s the entire article from ENN.

I think that this is a great idea to allow the bluefin tuna to sustain its species.

It’s not selfish to stop consuming one type of fish when there are so many other types of fish and food in the world. Just think of how many other countries in the world wish they had the luxury of cutting off food sources.

Atlantic City may be famous for  casino gambling, but it’s soon going to be known for something else green…and I dont’ mean money.

With over 13,321 solar panels capable of generating 2.36 megawatts of electricity, the Atlantic City Convention Center will be the largest single-roof photovoltaic system in the entire U.S.

The panels will be operated by Pepco Energy Services for a 20-year deal, and each year the panels will prevent 2,349 tons of carbon dioxide from polluting the air.

I definitely think that gambling to protect the environment is far more important than gambling for fun.

Even James Bond would agree:

Interested in seeing what happens to plastic when it’s recycled? Take a look at this clip from the RecycleBank website:

You can see how metal, glass and other products are recycled by clicking here.

Read how the RecycleBank works here.

I’ve always been a fan of British humor, so I decided to see what the British think about global warming and climate change.

Here’s a video taped in London 2007 on the National Day of Action, which is December 8. See the funny reasons why some Britains are protesting for the environment:

I try to buy recycled or eco-friendly products whenever possible because it’s good for the environment and it makes me feel better about all the waste I threw away when I was younger.

As I try new things I’d like to give my review of both good and bad products. Here are a few I like:

1.  Pure & Natural Renewing Grapefruit and Pomegranate Bar Soap - This bar soap not only smells great, but it’s also made from real grapefruit and pomegranate, which leaves your skin feeling soft.

2. Tom’s Natural Toothpaste - I switched to this a few months ago and it’s definitely a better alternative to Colgate or Crest. The ingredients are all-natural, it tastes great and it’s cruelty-free towards animals.

3.  Clean Well All-Natural Hand Sanitizer - This stuff puts Purell to shame! Made with no alcohol and no harsh chemicals, this spray hand sanitizer also smells great and doesn’t leave a sticky residue on your hands.

4. Basura Bags Coin Purse - Made from recycled juice boxes by a women’s co-op in the Philippines, these are the perfect size for extra change and come in various colors.

5.  ACME Bags Recyled Dual-Handled Tote - I can reuse these 100% recycled cotton bags every time I go grocery shopping, but they’re also great for toting around my lunch and anything else I need to carry.

And now the items I didn’t quite like:

1.  Feline Pine - I decided to go green with my cat’s litter, so I tried Feline Pine. The pine pellets looked great, and since there were no artificial ingredients or fragrances I thought it would be healthy for my cat. But I realized that the pine pellets turned to sawdust after a day or two, and the pellets got kicked around easier than the litter did! I think I’ll keep looking for a better alternative.

2. Aubrey Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner - I have naturally oily and straight hair, so I wanted to find a shampoo that would clarify my hair without subjecting it to harsh chemicals. So I went to Roots market and got the Aubrey products. After washing my hair on the first day I could feel the residue still in my hair (and yes, I did rinse it out). My hair still felt oily, so I wasn’t very satisfied with the product. Now the bottles are used for when guests stay over.

These are just my personal opinions. I’m all for any type of green product, so regardless if it worked for me, you should still try to think about the environment when you purchase anything.

You just might be purchasing the future of the planet.

I’ve lived in Baltimore for about 3 years now, and it’s a pretty decent city. It’s definitely not one of the greenest cities in America, like Portland, but it’s slowly making positive changes to push forward with Obama’s soon-to-be “green revolution.”

Now, instead of sewage polluting the beautiful Port of Baltimore, it will be used for something else:electricity.

The mayor, Sheila Dixon, just cut the ribbon on the Back River Sewage Plant, which is a co-generation plant that takes methane gas from underground pipes, eliminates all of the bad elements in it and then uses the energy to run an internal combustion engine.

It’s a win/win situation for the city, who will:

• Save tax dollars
• Produce less coal-fired plants
• Reduce 13 million pounds of CO2 emissions into the air

Let’s hope that this is a success!

Here’s the whole story.