Archive for the 'environment' Category

Hey Dude! Want to split my taxi fare? Going green in San Francisco…

Friday, November 21st, 2008

A new business expanding from New York to San Francisco allows airport riders to be matched with companions for their airport shuttle to SFO. The company promises two benefits:
1.) You’ll save money by splitting the fare.
2.) Two in a cab or limo saves carbon emissions and helps the earth.

It’s a clever concept, [...]

Alcatraz Ferries: How safe is your San Francisco trip?

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Recent incidents involving both San Francisco and Seattle ferries have raised some thought provoking questions on how safe ferry travel really may be.  Although the issues in the two West Coast cities were very different - your safety hung in the balance for both situations.  We’re going to take a close look at these two [...]

Green Vegas: 5 Best ways to minimize your vacation’s “carbon footprint”.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

I’m in Las Vegas for a conference of web publishers.   Las Vegas has to be one of the driest; most barren; and sometimes smoggy places you can imagine.  With all the focus on money and greed - I thought I’d try to see just how little environmental impact my vacation in Las Vegas could have.  [...]