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Emissions update on America’s Port

  Image from PortofLosAngeles.org America’s Port, aka the Port of Los Angeles, is making headway on its quest to significantly lower emissions and improve air quality.  This is even despite it being one of the largest U.S. Harbors, handling more cargo and international shipments in just a … Continue reading

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Are Home Energy Costs Getting You Down?

  Image by biofriendly  I’m not sure what your weather has been like, but where I am, we’ve been hitting temperatures in the 90-100+ range. (It was 105 a few weeks ago, with the inside temperature already at 82 before … Continue reading

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Protecting Yourself from Mercury in the Environment

  Image from museumca.org Recently there have been a number of articles about mercury being found in streams and rivers and how fish are testing positive for mercury.  But do you know how to limit your exposure and protect yourself … Continue reading

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The Switchblade: Taking Green Travel to New Heights

Image courtesy of Samson Motorworks  Earlier this year I wrote about Samson Motorworks and their SkyBike™.  It looks like they have now come out with something even better – The Switchblade™!  And let me tell you, not only does the … Continue reading

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Energy Savings Built Right In

  Image from Precisionpanel.com Home construction may not be as popular as it was, say a year or two ago, but for those who are looking on constructing a home or making any major additions to their home (or business … Continue reading

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The High Line: A Biofriendly Way To Get Around New York

Image by WalkingGeek  If you are looking for a better, more biofriendly way to get around Manhattan’s West Side, how about using the High Line.  What is the High Line you ask?  Well, it’s an environmentally-friendly elevated park which runs … Continue reading

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Home Energy: The Light Bulb Controversy

  Image by trenttsd When it comes to light bulbs, which light bulb do you consider is the better choice?  Is it the incandescent light bulb or the compact flourescent light (CFL) bulb?  Well, before you automatically pick one or … Continue reading

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Artificial Turf: Green or Toxic?

  Image by desalvea We see it on major fields, in people’s yards, on school yards and of course promotions for it on TV, but did you know that the artificial turf you see is apparently toxic?  I personally have always … Continue reading

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EPA’s Clean Diesel Project giving away $300 million

  Image by mujitra (´・ω・) on Flickr   I was doing some research on the EPA website as I wanted to get more information on the new CA laws just put into place to lower CO2 emissions.  But before I could even … Continue reading

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Can you help the environment by using 1800gotjunk.com?

  Image by jaycross  You’ve probably seen their trucks driving around or at least seen their commercials…but did you know that when you use 1800gotjunk.com to pick up your junk it is better for the environment than just tossing it … Continue reading

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