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To Jump a Subaru

by Graham Averill December 30, 2009

 Extreme sports hero Travis Pastrana will attempt to jump a rally car 200 feet on New Year’s Eve, hopefully doubling the current world record for rally car jumping. As if that’s not crazy enough, Pastrana plans to jump the car off California’s Long Beach pier and land on a barge sitting in the ocean. Apparently, [...]

Dairy-Free Ice Cream That Doesn’t Suck

by Jedd Ferris December 29, 2009

Last week during some eleventh-hour Christmas shopping, I stopped at Whole Foods (aka Whole Paycheck), where I spent my newborn son’s first year of college tuition on a light lunch at the hot bar and four organic bananas. As I made my way to the cash register, I spotted a free sample table being mobbed [...]

Coal Plant Cancelled

by Graham Averill December 29, 2009

Power company pulls plug on Florida coal plant

Vic Chesnutt: 1964-2009

by Jedd Ferris December 28, 2009

Vic Chesnutt died on Christmas Day. The apparent suicide of the dark genius isn’t completely surprising, but that doesn’t make it any less sad. The acclaimed underground singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia, seemed to be constantly grappling with demons, but unlike many with the same problems, he was able to manifest it into beautiful art. A [...]

Stimulus package rewards for businesses greening up

by Beau Beasley December 27, 2009

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there programs in place to help businesses switch to greener raw materials and/or to green up operations overall?                        — Diane, via e-mail Even though the push to create green jobs is [...]

1% For the Planet Music Compilation

by Jedd Ferris December 18, 2009

Here’s $10 well spent. 1% For the Planet—a global network of businesses (Patagonia, Mountain Khakis) that generously donate one percent of annual sales to environmental causes—is releasing a 40-song digital music compilation. 1%: The Music, Vol. 1 will feature exclusive tracks from a range of eco-minded roots artists including Jack Johnson, Brandi Carlisle, Mason Jennings, [...]