http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/125989.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125989Sheila RobinsonAre you looking for a vacation away from the intensity of modern everyday life? Get down to earth and consider a trip to an eco-friendly location where nature is the center of attention. View these eye catching images, be inspired and book your next adventure. Next up: Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland ► Caribbean Islands Slide 1 of 11 One by...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/124782.aspxWed, 21 Sep 2011 14:46:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124782MJ LoganWith sustainability, eco-friendly and eco-just-about-anything at the forefront of our vocabulary, it's not difficult to focus on going green. Don't forget to stay green when on vacation or even take a vacation that helps the environment. This guide is bursting with ideas that show you how. Eco-Friendly Vacations click to enlarge Green vacat...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44428.aspxMon, 01 Aug 2011 00:10:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44428Donna CosmatoGlobal rainforests are in danger. The implications are overwhelming. Rainforest vacations educate and empower. Experience natural wonders existing nowhere else in the world. Knowledge is power to change. Ecotourism A rainforest vacation is an ecotourist adventure. Ecotourism advocates sustainable travel, which supports local communities in regions ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44453.aspxThu, 14 Jul 2011 23:06:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44453Donna CosmatoEcotourism in Nepal is the country's main form of tourism. Nepal is home to the Himalayas, twenty-two mountain peaks over twenty-thousand feet, including Mount Everest. Nepal's culture fascinates and is worthy of preservation so travel responsibly and with a conscience. Eco-Adventures click to enlarge Nepal's climate ranges from arctic ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45721.aspxTue, 28 Jun 2011 23:43:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45721Lara StewartEco-tourism is a trend that has taken off in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is home to a complex web of ecosystems. With twelve life zones, Protecting its biologically diverse heritage, eco-tourism in Costa Rica is a rewarding experience. Promote sustainability and minimize impact as a "voluntourist." Voluntourism click to enlarge Costa Rica offers...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/72893.aspxTue, 28 Jun 2011 23:38:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:72893FrederickLearn how car sharing benefits the environment and some of the efforts being made to increase the use of car sharing. Introduction to Car Sharing Since the beginning of burning fossil fuel to sustain the industrial revolution, there’s been a steady build-up of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere where plants and trees have no chance to absorb i...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/77331.aspxTue, 28 Jun 2011 21:54:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:77331Stephanie MichaelCruises are fun, pampering, and full of surprises. Most surprising is the amount of waste that is produced by some cruise lines. By choosing a green cruise you can have the fun without the guilt. If you’re planning a cruise you’re probably looking forward to a worry free vacation at sea where everything is taken care of and you won’t have to worry ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/63794.aspxWed, 01 Jun 2011 19:53:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:63794ciel s cantoriaBe a part of the Great Barrier Reef ecotourism by joining the coral bleaching monitoring activities. The Great Barrier Reef researchers are seeking assistance from ecotour visitors & underwater explorers as a means for monitoring coral bleaching & marine life activities based on up-to- date data. Next up: What are Included in the Great Barr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/95914.aspxWed, 25 May 2011 01:10:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:95914Sandi JohnsonGreen travel is the latest in luxury living for the eco-conscious. Kick off your shoes, grab a frosty hurricane glass, and find out where you can leave low carbon footprints in the sand with this guide to environmentally friendly island resorts. Getting There in Green Style Travel for the eco-conscious has historically meant striking a delicate bal...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/91494.aspxWed, 18 May 2011 15:56:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:91494andythomasThe hybrid electric bus is an eco friendly transportation alternative that reduces gas emissions that fuel global warming. About the Hybrid Electric Bus – Overview It seems that the hybrid electric bus has been around forever, but the reality is that they are only just over 20 years old. Compared to the more traditional buses , their green li...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44374.aspxFri, 18 Feb 2011 18:59:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44374Finn OrfanoFive ideas for how to turn your stay-at-home vacation into an adventure. Staycation 101 Staycations are vacations, minus the travel. Whether you're staycationing because of budget considerations, environmental concerns or a simple lack of time to travel, creativity is the key to seeing your hometown in a new light. Take the following five stayc...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/43974.aspxWed, 26 Jan 2011 18:30:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43974Finn OrfanoEco-friendly African safaris are adventurous ways to experience the continent's wild places and creatures without creating environmental havoc. Eco-friendly travel lighten human "footprints" in regions desperate for protection after more than a century of invasion and environmental irresponsibility. Ecotourism The International Ecotouri...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45722.aspxWed, 26 Jan 2011 17:47:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45722CreativeWorksMt. Everest is the Holy Grail for mountain climbers. Once a destination for only the rare and intrepid climber, Mt. Everest now is littered with oxygen tanks, debris and the bodies of failed climbers. Never meant to sustain heavy human impact, Everest needs attention and help. Ecotourism and Everest A Google search for "eco-tourism" or &q...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/65641.aspxSat, 22 Jan 2011 23:53:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65641BStoneChildren's eco camp is a place to develop a deep appreciation for nature, while learning how to preserve and respect the ecosystem. Eco activities for kids should be an inherent part of every childhood, and these camps provide these kinds of opportunities. Benefits of Camp click to enlarge Children's eco camp is invaluable for the younger g...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/68457.aspxSat, 22 Jan 2011 17:52:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:68457jciottaWhat are some trips your family can do while cutting down on your carbon footprint? How do you make a trip fun and eco-friendly all at the same time? Read on to learn how summer trips help out the environment. Hotel + Hiking click to enlarge Some of us city folk want to take summer trips to help out the environment, but really aren'...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44008.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2011 20:53:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44008CreativeWorksEco-tourism refers to a form of travel, which benefits a people, their land and its wildlife and ecosystems. Observing a set of socially and environmentally responsible principles, eco-tourism finds a balance between travel and global consciousness. Definition The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) defines e...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/68667.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2011 18:59:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:68667jciottaLearn the importance of a clean and healthy environment in the tourism industry and the effects of tourism on our physical environment. How do tourists continue to destroy the Earth's natural resources? Learn how land, water and air are affected, and how we can all become better tourists. Land, Water and Air click to enlarge The importance ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45606.aspxMon, 29 Nov 2010 02:02:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45606ciel s cantoriaThis Voltaic backpack review takes a closer look at a solar backpack charger , converter & energy storer, all in one. Discover how a versatile backpack allows you to harness solar energy as you commune with nature. Best for hikers, trailblazers or beachgoers, as it ensures power anytime & anywhere The Voltaic Solar Backpack Charger click to...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44449.aspxMon, 29 Nov 2010 01:36:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44449ciel s cantoriaKnow the greenest airports in the US&#59; & how they've gained grounds in providing energy efficient terminals through their green initiatives. Read about the 3 best US airports & their commitments to reduce their environmental impact, in order to provide efficient terminal services to their passengers. America's Top Three Greenest ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/42753.aspxThu, 18 Nov 2010 19:02:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42753Laura Jean KarrHere's a unique travel company that specializes in green vacations for the whole family. Learn more about the green travel packages offered for families through ECO Family Adventures. Eco Tourism Eco-tourism is gaining momentum in today's travel market. If you're planning an eco-vacation for the family, however, your choices for a travel compan...