The Green Side of Menu Planning
In this economy we’re all looking for ways to save money. Here’s an idea that will save you some cash and help the planet in the process: plan a weekly menu.
Planning your meals ahead of time can be green in a couple of ways. First, if you know what you need before you hit the [...]
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If money mattered…………
I was thinking this afternoon about the BP mess and the figures being tossed about pertaining to – clean up bill – a few billion, lost revenue in the gulf – ten’s of billions, seemingly big figures and yet – BP stock is up about 25% from its “spill” lows. BP stock is up something [...]
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Weekly Mulch: How Reid’s Energy Bill Undermines Senate Climate Efforts
by Sarah Laskow, Media Consortium blogger
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced a limited energy bill that responds to the oil spill and promotes energy efficiency. Reid’s action is a signal that the Senate will not pass climate legislation before November, although Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) said that a climate bill could come up [...]
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Congratulations – Big Oil & King Coal!
What an amazing day, month, year….
In the midst of the biggest oil spill in our nations history, and the warmest summer on record – our leaders in Washington have finally caved in and “shelved” (killed) Cap and Trade.
Big Oil and King Coal must be thrilled! The one serious device we could use as a nation [...]
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Climate Community Citizen of the Week – Jessica Morey
Congratulations to Jessica Morey this week’s Climate Community Citizen of the Week. We met Jessica with the help of a mutual friend, and were greatly impressed by her environmental resume. Both in her efforts with Climate Lab – a climate change wiki, and her on-going work and educational background Jessica is exactly the type of [...]
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What is Cap and Trade?
The following is a short description of “Cap and Trade” that can be found on the US EPA web site. In addition to being a nice explanation of Cap and Trade, the site reminds us that there are several very successful Cap and Trade programs in place, which have worked well at reducing specific types [...]
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The Beginning of the End?
It seems as though we are starting to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel in the Gulf Oil Spill. But as Rahm Emanuel aptly once said, “Never let a serious crisis go to waste”
As sad as the phrase is, it rings true. The oil spill is a horrible tragedy that I [...]
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Cap and Trade Mom…
It is again, looking as if the Senate will introduce a Cap and Trade/Energy Bill. The new version will take a limited approach to Cap and Trade, by just focusing on power plants and their emissions.
Well – that sounds fine to me. As they say- why do you rob a bank….because that is where the money [...]
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Climate Community Citizen of the Week – Ally Maize
Congratulations to this week’s Climate Community Citizen of the Week Ally Maize, founder of Green Youth Movement.
We first met Ally of a tree planting project that took place on Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills Ca. Recently Ally was a volunteer at our eco-bash held with The Green Girls. We are so pleased to finally have [...]
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Gulf – some better news….finally?
Althought this is far from over, it seems as if there was a bit of good news today from the Gulf…
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