Just in time for Earth Day, The New York Times Magazine dedicated an entire issue to - surprise, surprise - going green. The crux of the issue is seven bold, in-depth steps to make your carbon footprint smaller.

The Act section focuses on issues such as the cost of going solar, tracking your carbon footprint, determining how green your building is and organic ready-to-wear clothing. As the names suggests, the Eat portion tackles the food subject and examines how eco-friendly eating locally really is, as well as the ongoing discussing surrounding the high price of beef. Invent showcases the profiles some of the pioneers of green concepts, as well looking at the advancements in earth-friendly technology such as energy-efficient light bulbs and the ability to store wind. Those in post-secondary schooling can Learn more about how green their campus truly is, as well as up-and-coming careers that have an eco focus. Find out what to do with all of your junk mail and how to ensure your four-legged family member doesn't negatively impact the earth in the Live section, and then examine the best ways to Move (read: travel), both locally and to far off destinations, in an environmentally conscious way. Finally, Build your dream home using the latest technology such as solar energy no matter if you're living on a farm with several acres of land or in a high-rise building with neighbors as on all sides of you.

The issue also contains other features including Green Design, reasons to go green and Bill Nye's green home.

Do you notice a running theme here? The biggest shock of your day will probably be learning they creatively decided to call this The Green Issue. Hit the jump to view the magazine contents for yourself.

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