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11/09/2008
Read how Cities and Counties are leading the way on green initiatives, This magazine is available in both ezine and print medium. It contains insightful articles on how local governments and organizations are addressing a global issue..
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First Solar is expanding
Toledo Blade Article 10/30/2008
According to The Toledo Blade, First Solar is expanding its local operations in this region, and through a deal with SolarCity Corp. is expanding into the residential solar market, as well. This is a great step forward for our growing green jobs initiative.
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Lucas County TV Toss
10/24/2008 - 10/25/2008
Lucas County residents can take advantage of the Lucas County Solid Waste Management districts TV Toss program the weekend of 10/24/2008 and 10/25/2008. To find out more details, and see a list of accepted items, time and location, click the image at the top of this post.
How can I green my...
www.greenyour.com, 7.17.08
No longer will you have to wonder how to green your socks, soda, hair products, or anything else. The 100 different categories of Green Your.com, each will tips on sustaining a product or activity, will no doubt assist you in greening what it is that you need greened. And if that's not convenient enough, the simple search bar allows you to get as specific as you would like.
Greening the world: not someone else's job
Neil Peirce Column, 6.15.08
Is the time ripe for a new worldwide coalition to “green” our imperiled globe? Can we do it by restraining capitalism’s exploitive sides, championing human rights, merging civic, scientific, environmental, religious and rising youth constituencies?
The Green Frog Award Winners
Congratulations to the following citizens and organizations for making a green and sustainable impact within our community! Click on each award winner to see how they are sustaining our environment.
Devastating Coastal Consequences
Is Global Warming to blame?
By 2050, the Earth's sea level is predicted to rise 7 meters because of Greenland's accelerated melting. What's the impact?
Check out this interactive sea level map to see the devastation at an increase of 7 meters.
Water Quality, Testing and Threats
Posted by momteamtoledo on 4.11.08
I am really curious as to where we stand when it comes to our water quality, testing and our threats. I was told by a Science Teacher that the wars of the 21 century will be over water. Does anyone have feedback on this? Also who is testing our water and how often? Another topic of interest is the algae bloom . Where do we stand on that issue, what are it's threats and what is being done to address this matter.
Wal-mart Set to Measure Energy Use of 20 U.S. Capitols
By GreenBiz.com on 5.09.08
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Through a partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA), Wal-Mart will perform energy audits in the capitols of 20 U.S. states and commonwealths to identify ways in which they can reduce energy consumption.
