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Is Population a Problem?
According to the California think tank the Global Footprint Network, we first overdrew our accounts in 1983, when our population of 4.7 can’t seem to give a public presentation on environmental issues without someone in the audience standing up and asking, “But isn’t the real problem overpopulation?” Yes, population is an issue.
The Green Changemakers - Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Reclaiming the Streets: Urban Transportation Innovations
Among the issues spurring the complete streets movement are the obesity epidemic, rising gasoline prices, the urgent need to cut carbon emissions, air pollution, and mobility constraints on aging baby boomers. By Lester R. Brown Earth Policy Institute Cars promise mobility, and in a largely rural setting they provide it. and 6:30 p.m. link].
The Green Changemakers - Friday, May 21, 2010
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Getting Smart About Climate Change
In urban and suburban areas, in small towns and rural areas, and in every region of the country—from Keene, New Hampshire, to Sarasota County, Florida, to Sacramento, California, to Tacoma, Washington—local government professionals are incorporating smart growth principles into their climate protection plans. Resource(s): [link].
The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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  • HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY GOES 'GREEN' AND 'THINKS OUTSIDE THE CAGE' WITH CALIFORNIA'S FIRST REGIONAL ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER
    March 2009 : On March 28, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) will open California's first regional Animal Community Center that will change the way you think about an animal shelter. Open House March 28, 2009 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Once people visit our new center, they'll realize it's so much more than an animal shelter.
    Green (Living) Review - Friday, March 20, 2009
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  • Educating for change
    Change the world," the Stanford School of Business in Palo Alto, California, perennially ranks as the most sustainably oriented MBA program in the U.S. Launched in 2003, The Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, California, has distinguished itself for its MBA in Sustainable Management. California is a hub of the movement.
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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  • Sustainable Urban Development
    Berman, John Jonides, and Stephen Kaplan, University of Michigan, 2008 “ Green Visions Plan for 21st Century Southern California. Sustainable design and development issues encompass a broad range of disciplines including landscape architecture, ecology, civil engineering, environmental sciences, public health, planning and architecture.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, March 28, 2010
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  • Profits Before People: 7 of the World’s Most Irresponsible Companies
    In Richmond, California, toxic pollutants from Chevron’s refinery in the city have infiltrated people’s homes. Air samples from inside and outside Richmond homes in 2006 were found to contain particulate matter known to come from oil refining that exceeded California’s air quality standards. Money isn’t everything – or is it?
    Eco Chic - Thursday, May 7, 2009
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  • Training manuals and education resources on sustainability
    Project Learning Tree Sample module lessons for Pre-K-12 on energy and society, forest ecology and issues, municipal solid waste, risk, and biodiversity. Through the Ecological Footprint framework, educators learn how to help students understand cumulative environmental impacts. This compilation was made possible by the Packard Foundation.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, February 17, 2008
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  • Is Local Food Better?
    This two-part series examines the potential impacts of greater localization of food, beginning with the environmental effects and then, in our July/August issue, the economic implications.) That seems obvious, but there are subtler issues at play as well. by Sarah DeWeerdt Yes, probably-but not in the way many people think.
    The Green Changemakers - Thursday, April 16, 2009
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  • down:2:earth Boston
    D2E is is a marketplace for eco-friendly products, a public stage for community initiatives, and an educational forum that addresses sustainability issues on the minds of us all. D2E emphasizes local and innovative solutions and connects consumers with progressive companies that are investing in a more sustainable future.
    Green Life Smart Life - Friday, April 3, 2009
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  • Miss USA and Perez Hilton
    However, I saw Perez Hilton on Larry King last night and found out about the Miss USA issue. As far as I'm concerned the issue is not what she said as much as her being raked over the coals for expressing her views. Regardless of your position on an issue, everyone needs to accept that people will disagree with you.
    Living In a Toxic World - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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  • Scouting: Tyler Florence’s Store in CA
    Mill Valley is right outside of San Francisco in the Marin area of California.    Very quaint, very cute and very small town feel.   I was there doing a photo shoot with Parents magazine (it will be in the July issue) and had some time to run around the town square to pick-up props and do a little scouting.
    Daily Danny - Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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  • Getting Smart About Climate Change
    In urban and suburban areas, in small towns and rural areas, and in every region of the country—from Keene, New Hampshire, to Sarasota County, Florida, to Sacramento, California, to Tacoma, Washington—local government professionals are incorporating smart growth principles into their climate protection plans. Resource(s): [link].
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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