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The Green Side of Menu Planning

Posted by anika kohon at 29th July, 2010

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…………

Posted by dan at 26th July, 2010

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

Posted by sarah-l at 24th July, 2010

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!

Posted by dan at 23rd July, 2010

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

Posted by dan at 22nd July, 2010

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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