My favorite bit of Discovery’s Planet Green programming is the Keep It Green Girls on G Word.  They are bawdy and hilarious as they trip their way in four inch heals through explorations into the world of “green.”  No, the program is not overly scientific, but it speaks to the masses and more importantly is highly original and entertaining.  So imagine what a dork I was when I randomly ran into Shelley Pack   of the Keep It Green Girls in LA during an audition and then begged... [Read more]

Growing up in the South Bronx Majora Carter watched half the buildings in her neighborhood burn down.  Landlords thought it was more profitable to torch their property in the dilapidated area and collect the insurance money than earn an honest return on their investment.  The South Bronx became degraded because banks “red lined” the area – meaning they would not loan money to businesses in the neighborhood.  When businesses moved out, rubbish moved in making the South Bronx the... [Read more]

Climate Change and environmental destruction are huge problems that cannot easily be conceptualized. The themes are epic: self-destruction, man versus nature, human greed and sacrifice.  Environmental scientist can present mountains of data to the public to persuade them to change their errant ways, but these facts rarely portray the emotion and urgency of the situation.  Art, however, can bridge the gap between science and emotional understanding.  Art helps us grasp large concepts, teaches us... [Read more]

 The patchouli scented, hemp wearing, hippie image of the eco girl is getting a serious makeover thanks to Sophie Uliano. Sophie is the author of the Oprah endorsed tome Gorgeously Green, which guides women through an eight-step process to become eco-friendly and maintain their sex appeal. I was fortunate enough …Keep Reading Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

For those needing inspiration over the long summer months, look no further! An Inconvenient Truth is not the only green movie option available to stoke your fire. Here are six movies which will encourage you to get off the couch and do something for the environment. (Yes, that last statement …Keep Reading Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

Spoiler Alert: “The Happening” You have been Warned! “What if nature one day turned on us?” That was M. Night Shyamalan’s thesis for his new film “The Happening.” The movie revolves around science teacher Elliot Moore, played by Mark Wahlberg, who tries to escape a series of unexplained events … Keep Reading Share and Enjoy:  Read More →