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For 40 years environmentalists have been calling attention to the impact of polluting factories, oil spills, toxic waste, pesticides, polluted water ways and oceans, and wildlife extinction on our environment. Global warming, water shortage, and food supply issues are hot topics at the forefront of discussion around the globe. It would seem that the majority of the world educated or not have recognized the impact, and many are feeling the impact first hand. Air quality, water quality and food/water shortages are becoming serious issues in many areas with limited or no solutions currently available. Earth Hour is only one day away and World Wildlife Fund has confirmed that the Space Needle, Pike Place Market sign, and the State Capitol Dome will turn out the lights this Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 – 9:30 The plan would transform the Portland Memorial Coliseum and adjacent areas into a Sustainable Action Sports Complex and Resort. The 2010 Green Professionals Conference being held in Portland, OR is less than a week away! The TDR program is designed to promote responsible growth, while conserving areas like prime agriculture, forest, and environmentally sensitive lands. The 3/50 Project promotes stronger local economies through support of independent retailers and the consumers who shop with them. As expected the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution to urge Washington State Legislature to establish a Do Not Mail Registry. From the sounds of it they actually are America’s greenest cell phone company. Since 1985 Credo has donated over $60 million to nonprofits, including groups working to fight global warming and safegaurd the planet, like Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network. Seattle claims to be and frankly has been one of the greenest cities in the nation in recent years. But recently the green vote in Seattle has been disturbingly absent. This Saturday Oct 3rd 10am - 4pm is the Washington State Solar Tour in association with the National Solar Tour and local sponsor Seattle City Light. This tour is designed to give an opportunity to see solar hot water and solar electricity systems installed and producing energy in your neighborhood. The Seattle Solar Tour allows [...] |
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