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Midweek Weekly Greens

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Tara

Image by Tambako Well, this week I’m spending a little extra time with the kids before school starts in a few weeks. But I figured I’d take a moment and share some of the interesting and cool stories I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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First Zero Energy School About To Be In Session

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Tara

Earlier this year I shared the good news that Richardsville Elementary School was working towards becoming the first net-zero energy public school. As you can imagine, that is quite an undertaking and will be quite an accomplishment when it opens. … Continue reading →

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First Net-Zero Energy Public School Set to Open This Year

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tara

With more people becoming aware of their actual impact on the environment, we have begun to see major strides being taken by individuals, businesses, buildings and even governments to lower their environmental footprint. One of the ways to do that … Continue reading →

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Environmental Commitment Going Strong in…Las Vegas?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Tara

What’s the first thing you think when I say Las Vegas? Before you get too far, I can probably guarantee “environmental commitment” was not what you were thinking.  I know personally I don’t tend to think green or environmental when I … Continue reading →

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