Tag: Washington Dc
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Can Washington D.C. become the greenest city in the U.S.?
The Sustainable D.C. Act of 2012 lists 32 goals, 31 targets, and more than 140 actions aimed to make Washington D.C. the "greenest city in the U.S."
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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Leaves a Legacy
Lahood presided over "the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized."
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So Long and Thanks for All the Clicks: David DeFranza Shares His Favorite TreeHugger Moments
Before I sign off, I wanted to share a few of my favorite posts from the past several years. These are all stories I enjoyed writing, and I hope you will enjoy reading or re-reading them as well.
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Throw Momma In A Shed: Is the MedCottage A Solution For Millions Of Older Americans?
We love sheds, and we love mom. This could be a great idea, but there are problems.
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Gensler Reimagines the FBI Building In Washington
Brutalist buildings have sort of a bad reputation, but this architectural firm has some interesting ideas to save this particular example.
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Obama's Victory Also a Win for Science Funding
Especially environmental sciences that have less payback but more public value can expect continuing support for four more years.
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Singer-Activist Asks for a "Few Honest Words" on Election Day (Video)
Singer-activist Ben Sollee performs song on Lincoln Memorial to remind us about climate change and voting this Tuesday.
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Ian Somerhalder Discusses the Election's Impact on the Environment
The Vampire Diaries star writes an op-ed noting that progressive energy policies are in danger unless voters choose pro-environment candidates.
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When New Prefab Meets Old: A Missed Opportunity
A Washington, D.C. renovation could have been a great demonstration of the blending of two technologies. It isn't.
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Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden Book is Not For Gardeners
Michelle Obama's first-ever book, "American Grown," offers a behind-the-scenes look at the White House kitchen garden -- but leaves the how-to details out.
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New Study Confirms That Walkability Increases Property Values
Across the country, people are voting with their feet as walkable communities become the most desirable places to live.
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Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei has a New Work Made out of Old Chinese Temples
This brave and controversial artist has a new piece in Washington that is a statement about destruction and the state.
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What's the Big Deal on Big Data?
The US federal government announced a big bet on big data today. What is Big Data, what does the government have to do with it, and where could this lead?
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Jessica Capshaw Calls on Moms to Protect Air Pollution Ruling
The actress has a new video for Moms Clean Air Force urging parents to support the new Mercury and Air Toxics Ruling.
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DC Considers Community "Solar Gardens" and Shared Solar Arrays
Live in a condo but want to go solar? New legislation in DC aims to make sharing solar arrays a real possibility.
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Books Recycled Into Decorative Tower in Washington Museum
Is this the future of printed books, to be turned into architectural fittings?
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Anti-Environment Talk Is Spoiling The Republican Brand, Alienating Independent Voters
Name calling in the face of real danger holds little appeal for most voters.
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On The Case For Saving Ugly Buildings
Who you calling ugly? Saving buildings isn't about cuteness
