The Green Parent

The big day is almost here.  In just a few short hours, President-Elect Obama will officially become President Obama as he is sworn in as our nation’s 44th president. The 2009 Inauguration will be one for the history books.  And regardless of your politics, it’s one that you won’t want to miss.  Fortunately, the events [...]

by Bill McKibben Our eight-year interlude from reality draws to a close, and the job of cleaning up begins. The trouble is, we’re not just cleaning up after a failed US presidency. We’re cleaning up after a two-century binge. Barack Obama won an historic victory this week, and with it the right to take office [...]

Just how green is your favorite candidate? Check out these fast facts to learn where each candidate stands on the top eco-issues currently under debate. Hillary Clinton Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Supports a cap-and-trade system to cut U.S. emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 Renewable Energy: Proposes $50 billion 10-year fund to invest in renewable [...]