With the price of gas down, it’s easy to forget any fuel-saving measures we used when our wallets were taking a hit at the pumps.

But the environmental problems caused by automobile emissions aren’t going away. One gallon of gasoline still produces 20 pounds of carbon dioxide when burned, according to the US Department of Energy.

There are a host of simple measures you can pick and choose from that can make a real difference towards limiting your car’s damaging eco-effects.

If you don’t own a car and rely on mass transit, …read more of Give Your Car a Break here

I’m a recreational and commuter cyclist from way back. As a kid I delivered newspapers by bike on an afternoon route, then I pedaled to and from my lifeguarding job when I was a teenager.

I wasn’t thinking about the state of the planet, I just liked the sense of independence and freedom that bicycling offered.

I still like to ride but as a home-based freelance writer, my current commute is a walk downstairs to my office. Though I wouldn’t give up my “commute”, I’m envious of those who have the opportunity to bike to work and around town, leaving their cars behind.

With spring’s warmer temperatures coming, now’s the perfect time to ramp up your cycling. …read more of Bike Your Way Around Town here