July 2008
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Beijing Olympics - Earning a Green Medal
With the Olympics arriving in Beijing they have brought with them some strong environmental initiatives that will help keep a tradition of minimizing the carbon footprint of the games. According the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) solar power is being used to light the Olympic Village and the National Stadium, along with lawns, courtyards, and streets at several other venues.
Solar...
June 2008
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10 Tips for a Greener Wedding
Having a green wedding is not only good for your carbon footprint, it is also a great way to raise awareness to your guests that they can go “green” and still have a wonderful celebration all around. Here are ten easy tips for making your wedding a greener event.
1. Send out eco-friendly invitations made from 100% recycled materials – this sends a great message out to all guests from the...
May 2008
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20% Wind Power in America?
The Department of Energy recently released a study claiming that wind power could make up as much as 20% of our nation’s electricity portfolio by 2030. Given that wind only account for about 1% of our power sources today, that would be a huge increase. More wind power means fewer fossil fuels and fewer harmful carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Increasing our amount of wind power has...