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Monthly Archives: February 2008

Let the Earth Keep You Comfy

What better way to go off grid and be cozy then to let the Earth’s own geothermal work for you.
Geothermal, GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps are all use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature.  By doing that this system has a much higher [...]

Revenge of the Eroding Village of Kivalina

The  shrinking village of Kivalina, Alaska is suing 9 oil companies, 14 power companies, and one coal company for damage that has been caused by global warming to their island. This suit was filed Tuesday, Feb 26, in San Fransisco’s U.S. District Court on behalf of the city of Kivalina and it’s federally recognized tribe, Alaska Native village [...]

Make Plans to Visit DC This April

By Kelly Mead 
Have you been thinking about visiting Washington DC to see the sites, enjoy the great entertainment, talk with your representatives, advocate for a better environment, or maybe just join in on some interesting events, then this April seems to be the time to do it.

The Alliance to Save Energy will be hosting its’ [...]

Home Depot has Eco Options

By: Kelly Mead 
Home Depot has Eco Optionsbrand that was introduced during their Do-It-Herself Workshop that I attended.  The Smarter, Warmer, Eco-friendly Bathroom was the latest in their clinics designed to give women the knowledge they need to make their own home improvements.
Last night, Monday (Feb 25), I was lucky enough to attend the clinic.  It [...]