I applaud this guy’s intensity and passion, but why do i get the feeling that this might turn into Grizzly Man 2: the divorce?

Movie Premiere
Premiering in NYC: No Impact Man

In what might be described as a fit of liberal guilt, “No Impact Man” Colin Beaven decided to live for one year making as little of an environmental impact as possible, chronicling the year in his book, No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process. (continue reading…)

A Bike Sharing program in NYC has been the dream of many of my bike riding friends. After my recent experience with one vender vying for NYC’s bike future, now, it’s a hope for me as well. I spent Sunday morning on a car-free Park Avenue (the last summer streets of the season, sniff!) trying out Montreal’s bid for NY bike sharing, Bixi, short for “Bike Taxi”.

I took some cell phone pictures of my sweet smooth ride and the bixi tech:

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This might be a tasty event for people on my twitter list. If anything else, you will get a great meal.

Networking Event
Making Contacts While Chowing Down

Networking opportunities with green professionals and environmental activists (or at least sympathizers) aren’t confined to the island of Manhattan. Green Drinks Brooklyn is having a networking event on Wednesday at Fort Greene’s Habana Outpost, sister to Manhattan’s Café Habana. (continue reading…)

This sounds like a perfect way to start your friday night.

Environmental Documentary

Premiering in NYC: Earth Days

Can you remember a time before the environmental movement, a time before hybrids and recycling and wind power? Director Robert Stone’s latest movie, Earth Days, details the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement from the 1950s to present day. (continue reading…)