Mount Mansfield, Vermont

The publication Miller-McCune wonders this and has some scientific info on this interesting question.

It’s been one of the longest running shows in the history of television, won numerous awards and become a permanent part of the pop culture landscape but now the Simpsons has achieved another milestone- they have toasted Audubon Magazine.

If you have a few million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, have we gotta book for you!

Photo by Ken Strom, Audubon Colorado

That's the word from an amateur arborist (someone who studies trees).  Katie Haggerty believes it and has some study material to back her up as well as a peer-reviewed journal and a state university on her side so far.

(photo from Lady Gaga website)

What, you may wonder, does a provocative pop star and music festivals have to do with the environment?  It turns out that there's a quite a bit in common, especially when music stars and concert promoters want to spread the word about being environmentally conscious.

Foolishly avoiding a chance to escape to a warmer climate this holiday season, I went to London to visit some friends.  I'm pleased to report that I caught some greening going on there too.

Don't let the title fool you- Cash For Your Trash isn't some get-rich-quick book.  Instead, it's a history lesson about recycling, something that has a long tradition in America.

The Village Voice recently put out its annual "Best of New York" issue.  I was fortunate enough to participate in it but I'm not saying that to brag- I wanted to point out two noteworthy services that might interest readers here.

Photo by Hector Landaeta

Let's face it, none of us like to go to the dentist, mostly because we forget to brush our teeth as often as we should (after each meal).  However, you might be a little less reluctant to go, knowing that you can find green-friendly dentists now.