California

Mothers Against Fracking

May 10, 2012

Fracking sounds like such a dirty word, and it is. I don’t want my kids using it. Even though it is not a curse word, it is one of the dirtiest words I know literally! What is fracking? It’s not the latest teenage slang word; it describes a mining process that is polluting our earth [...]

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Wind Tops 10 Percent Share of Electricity in Five U.S. States

April 4, 2012

Wind power has been growing at a massive rate in the United States, and now accounts for a 10% share of the electricity energy mix in five states.
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Ron Finley’s Food Forest

April 1, 2012

Ron Finley’s food forest…is an inspiration!!!!! “This film tells the story of a South Los Angeles edible garden planted in a surprising spot. Ron Finley, its planter, constructed the garden the way he wishes his neighborhood could be….

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Top 5 Green Events to Attend in San Francisco and the Bay Area in 2012

February 13, 2012

If you’re an environmentally minded person then there may be no better city to live in than beautiful San Francisco, California. Well known for its strong political stance on many “green” issues and sporting a population long admired for its liberal ideas and social conscience, San Francisco offers some of the best events available to broaden your environmental horizons by educating, teaching skills and organizing like-minded people via a broad array of fun, appealing events.
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6 New CA Laws That Affect Families: Booster Seats to Expired Infant Formula

January 4, 2012

It’s always interesting to see what new laws are enacted at the start of the new year. Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they make you chuckle, and sometimes they just make you wonder what is wrong with this world that we need a law for that! Here’s a round-up of new laws in California that [...]

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Jerry Brown Cuts School Bus Funding: Bad for Education, Bad for the Environment

December 18, 2011

If you live in California and your children ride a school bus, Governor Jerry Brown took away state funding for such transportation this week in his “trigger” budget cuts. As an educator, I recognize the particular challenge already facing financially strapped California schools to try and continue such services to children out of their [...]

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To Kill a Tree or Not to Kill a Tree: That is the Seasonal Question

December 6, 2011

There is something magical about bringing a tree into your home for the holiday season. It has always been my favorite part of decorating. As a child, I would spend hours just lying by the tree gazing up at my favorite ornaments and twinkling lights. As an adult, I pledged I would never kill a [...]

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City Of Toronto Latest To Pass Shark Fin Ban

October 31, 2011

While the practice of shark finning is illegal in North America, current laws banning shark finning do not address the issue of the shark fin trade. Therefore, fins are being imported into North America from countries with few or even no shark protections in place.

Solar PV Breaks Records in 2010

October 27, 2011

Solar photovoltaic (PV) companies manufactured a record 24,000 megawatts of PV cells worldwide in 2010, more than doubling their 2009 output.

8 Sustainable Wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country

October 26, 2011

If you’re not familiar with Paso Robles wine country and you love fine wine, you might want to start paying attention. While the region hasn’t received as much press as its cousins to the north, Napa and Sonoma, it is …

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California

Mothers Against Fracking

Wind Tops 10 Percent Share of Electricity in Five U.S. States

Ron Finley’s Food Forest

Top 5 Green Events to Attend in San Francisco and the Bay Area in 2012

6 New CA Laws That Affect Families: Booster Seats to Expired Infant Formula

Jerry Brown Cuts School Bus Funding: Bad for Education, Bad for the Environment

To Kill a Tree or Not to Kill a Tree: That is the Seasonal Question

City Of Toronto Latest To Pass Shark Fin Ban

Solar PV Breaks Records in 2010

8 Sustainable Wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country

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