So much to learn, so little time -- to read a book. At least that's what I hear. So for the aspiring greenie who sticks to the web, where's the best place to turn for practical advice? This week's Green Space will point your clicker in the right direction.
No place better to start than the holy trinity of sustainable websites:
Grist,
Treehugger and
WorldChanging.
I really dig
Grist. Its tagline, "A beacon in the smog," kinda explains its personality: snarky yet illuminating and informative. They published an in-depth series on Bush's environmental legacy that was truly journalism at its best, have a weekly advice column written by Umbra, whom I adore, and post lots and lots of articles on topics that range from economics, technology, fashion, home goods and recipes, reviews of green products and, well everything else. You can sign up for a weekly email that gives you a good overview of the site from the past seven days.
Treehugger puts the comp in comprehensive. The site archives more that 26,000 posts -- adding about 30 a day -- and about 125,000 comments. It employs 60 writers around the world (It can afford to, as it was acquired by Discovery Communications for $10 million in 2007, earning it some ire from its indie brethern...). It is strong on facts and wide-reaching in the information it disburses.
Although I peruse each of these sites regularly, I have to confess skipping
WorldChanging most often. Does that mean I don't recommend it? Au contraire. Sometimes, it's intelligence is just a bit daunting for me -- sad but true, I read internet gossip sites with more frequency. So be better than me and grow your brain. WorldChanging is just the site for that.
Its writers are experts in their fields, whether that be architecture, planning, science or politics. The Worldchaning mantra, that information is power, is palpable throughout the entire site. Really, just writing this makes me vow to read it more.
Locally, check out
GreenovationTV's blog from Ann Arbor, which focuses primarily on how-to with regards to green home renovation and
WARM Training's blog from Detroit, which is also handy with the practical advice.
Am I missing your favorite? Please, help wean me from the gossip. Send links to kelli@issuemediagroup.com.Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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