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Home of the First Drive-Thru Bans New Fast Food Restaurants
Posted on Aug 01, 2010 - 06:12 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Baldwin City, with a population of 80,000 and home to a whopping 17 fast food drive-thrus, was home to the very first drive-thru back in 1948. But now the city wants to put a ban on any new drive-thru…
New Green Careers in a Low Energy Future
Posted on Apr 03, 2010 - 09:19 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Many Americans are taking charge and matters into their own hands to carve out a new sustainable lifestyle, despite the government’s incredibly lackluster response to the threat of global climate…
Happy Earth Day 2009
Posted on Apr 21, 2009 - 04:34 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to take a few minutes to say Happy Earth Day and to thank all of our loyal visitors, readers, subscribers and clients. When we originally started this site…
Earth Hour 2009 Is Just Around The Corner
Posted on Mar 25, 2009 - 04:26 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Earth Hour 2009 is just around the corner and it is an important day for you to voice your opinion and show what you stand for. If you are not familiar with Earth Hour, here is a brief history on…
Earth Sheltered Home: Green Building Construction Work Exchange
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 - 04:25 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Do you want to gain valuable hands-on green building experience this summer? Do you want to learn all about building an earth sheltered home and experience life in an intentional community? This…
Civics and the Environment: A Modern Cautionary Tale
Posted on Dec 30, 2008 - 03:00 PM
By: Rita McConnell
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently ran a story that illustrates how politics can slow environmental progress in ways many of us never stop to think about.
Neither the writer of that story…
The Environment and Our Economic Woes
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 - 10:18 PM
By: Rita McConnell
There’s been much discussion of late about a silver eco-lining in the world’s economic troubles. But will the current financial meltdown really benefit the environment? Maybe…
Solar, Wind and Hybirds Finally Get Subsidies, But… At What Cost?
Posted on Oct 04, 2008 - 11:39 AM
By: Adam Beazley
In case you have not already heard, the 700 Billion dollar bail out passed both the house and the senate and president bush is set to sign it. Along with this 700 billion dollar bail out plan, was…
Home Depot Anounces CFL Recycling Program
Posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 11:12 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Tuesday, Home Depot announced their new CFL recycling program, which puts them on the map as the single largest retailer and recyclers of the Mercury filled compact fluorescent lightbulbs. While…
Our Senators Failed Us Again…
Posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 01:28 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Unfortunately this failure of our senators to do what is right, seems to be the norm lately. With gas prices souring, oil companies showing record profits and global warming on the rise, you would…
