Tag Archives: Global Warming

Reason No. 1 Why We Need Solar Power

One of these days Congress is going to try to pass some kind of climate bill, and the word around the Beltway is that politicians with ties to the fossil fuel industry will dig their heels deep into the earth’s … Continue reading →

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Fun (and not so fun) on-line tools

We know, there’s no shortage of ways to waste time on the computer, and we’re not trying to get you in trouble with your boss–but before you get back to work, take a look at three useful tools for folks who … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates’ One Wish for Humanity

At this year’s TED conference, Bill Gates issued a clarion call for “energy miracles” that will bring global carbon emissions down to zero.  Gates’ philanthropic focus has been on education, vaccines and malaria but, in his 2010 TED speech, he … Continue reading →

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Free carbon diet workshop for East Bay residents

The Ecology Center and the City of Berkeley have teamed up to put on a workshop on How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2010.  The workshop will be held on February 25 from 7-9 pm at the Unitarian-Universalist Church at 1924 … Continue reading →

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Global warming and clothing trends

My Aussie mother sent me a funny joke about a not so funny subject. She got it from her sister who lives in France. Seems like everyone is finally realizing that global warming is actually happening. Now let’s skip ahead … Continue reading →

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