Renewable solar power can accelerate community sustainability initiatives

September 29, 2010

Article courtesy of Optony, Inc.
With nearly one-third of the energy used to run typical government buildings going to waste, many communities target energy efficiency as a starting point for their sustainability initiatives. For communities looking to take the next step, however, integrating renewable solar power into the community’s broader planning activities can accelerate progress toward [...]

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California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass discusses key economic and environmental challenges facing the State

September 29, 2010

Karen Bass was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004 to represent the 47th Assembly District. In May 2008, Bass made history when the Los Angeles Democrat became the 67th Speaker of the California Assembly. Bass was the first African American woman and the first Democratic woman to serve as Speaker of the California [...]

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Around the town green events

September 29, 2010

We’ve come up with a list of some interesting events and conferences throughout California. Celebrate innovation in San Diego at the Bright Green Future event. Other opportunities include West Coast Green where the brightest ideas are put forth to contribute to a cleaner future and the FutureBuild LA 2010 conference where you can explore sustainability [...]

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Plastic bag ban amended to win support

August 30, 2010

To increase support, legislators amended a proposal that would make California the first state to ban single-use plastic grocery, convenience and drugstore bags.
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Opinion: AB 32 – Dissembling and gamesmanship galore

August 30, 2010

While the debate over AB32 continues, this op-ed piece tackles both sides with an interesting perspective.
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