By Kymberly Taylor
Why let a rain shower go to waste? During a single storm, up to 632 gallons of water pours off your roof, puddles on your lawn, and leaks onto your street. It travels, along with all the poisons it has picked up, to a storm drain and into the Bay, contributing to stillborn oysters and to deadly algae blooms.
By Sarah S. Brophy
Take control of the air purity and light qualities in your home; you’ll be amazed by the change these improvements make in your life. Here’s how to get that fresh-air, sunlight, and springtime feeling of a healthy home without chemical additives.
By James Houck
Photos by Tony Lewis, Jr
Our environmentally and eco-friendly city and county in photos
By Kymberly Taylor
The City of Annapolis plans to launch this summer the Annapolis EZ (Energy Zone) Program, which will offer tax-exempt, low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses who install renewable energy systems or take steps to conserve energy.
Jennifer Della’Zanna
What's Up? takes a look at fuel-efficient vehicles of today and what's to come.
By Anne-Marie Sweeney
Anne-Marie Sweeney lists some easy tips on going green.
Historic Annapolis Foundation 2009 Green Building Events Program.
By Wanda Kelly
There are plenty of ways to make your Christmas environmentally friendly.
By Jeffrey A. Haines
The CBF plans to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency after, according to the CBF's claims, the EPA did not meet federally mandated pollution-reduction guidelines.
By Sarah S. Brophy
Thinking green is getting easier, whether you’re building new, remodeling, or simply replacing your kitchen floor.
By Sarah S. Brophy
A list of local vendors and suppliers of green and sustainable products.
By Lori Rossbach
Small but measurable quantities of pharmaceuticals and common household chemicals are showing up downstream from sewage treatment plants in the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere. What is the fate of those pharmaceuticals?
By Wanda Kelly
With our increasing awareness of how our actions affect the planet, many homeowners are interested in organic pest solutions for their vegetable gardens and landscaping.
By Sarah S. Brophy
You might think green building seems complicated, but its premise is pretty simple: do no harm and try to heal the patient. Here’s an easy outline of how to look at green building.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Eco-friendly furniture is trés chic in the decorating world. If you’re not into decorating with recycled furniture but still want to be environmentally conscious there’s good news—there are many manufacturers leading the way for this noble cause and many others are jumping on the bandwagon
By Bonna L. Nelson
It is easier than you might think to green your home and yard by implementing environmentally safe practices.
By Christopher Patrick
The “green fuel” ethanol is appearing a lot in the news these days. Some studies indicate that ethanol is good for the environment; others say that it is bad. With all this controversy you might have some trouble making up your mind about whether growing corn for ethanol here in Maryland is a good or a bad thing. We're here to sort it all out.
By Janice F. Booth & Karen McLaughlin
There is a movement afoot in Annapolis to wrestle our lovely streets and lanes from the clutches of the automobile and return them to the friendly feet of pedestrians and cyclists. Walking or bicycling to work or school recaptures antique pleasures while protecting the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, especially our beloved Chesapeake Bay.
By Ann E. Dorbin
No longer considered the domain of “tree huggers” and heavy industry, recycling is increasingly commonplace, not only among environmentalists but also municipalities, businesses, contractors, and mainstream America.
By Bonna L. Nelson
Tips, tricks, and resources to help you save on your next power bill.