Author: Dan Kulpinski
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It’s always better late than never with this blog! But I know some people do read this and even click on the links — so here goes.Dec. 9-10: EcoBuild AmericaThe Washington Convention Center hosts EcoBuild, Dec. 7-10, with exhibits open for viewing Dec. 9-10. This trade conference is sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), educates design and construction professionals on

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Author: Go Green Items Blog
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Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/12/when-to-buy-organic-the-vi…

By Amy Rosenthal, EWG Outreach Manager

My favorite farmer’s market just closed for the winter, forcing me back to the grocery store to shop for produce. Since I can’t ask the guys at Safeway about their spraying policies, like I can when I get to talk right to the farmer, I’ll be pulling out my Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides to help make decisions in the produce aisle.

As much as I’d like to buy all organic, it just isn’t always realistic, given the cost and availability of organic fruits & veggies. EWG’s Shopper’s Guide ranks 47 types of produce based on the amount of pesticide residues found on them, which is a huge help to decide when buying organic is most worthwhile for my health, and when buying conventional can be OK.

The list has been around since 1995 (updated when new data becomes available), but now for the first time you can see and hear how it works (ahhh, technology). Here I am, straight from EWG HQ in Washington, DC, giving the lowdown on the 2009 Shopper’s…

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Solar BackPacks are an eco friendly  way to recharge  those power hungry gadgets like cell phones, portable game systems, or radios.  Good ones cost about $200 and include battery packs that store solar power.  Solar panels are tough, light weight, waterproof, and generate up to 4 watts of power.  A nice gift idea for that [...]

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Here we grow again! We’re pleased to announce the hiring of a new draftsman, Todd Coull, to our design team! As Bonin Architects’ draftsman, Todd will design, draft, and attend site visits and project meetings for measurements and Master Planning. He specializes in kitchen and millwork design and will provide support in construction management and work closely with Lead Architect Jeremy Bonin and Intern Architect Chris Timberlake providing drafting services.

Todd received his Associate Degree in Drafting/CAD Technology from the High-Tech Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. He is experienced in bid, contract, design development, and construction documents, and has worked on many commercial projects including religious and historical construction in addition to many residential projects.

In his spare time, Todd enjoys cooking, volleyball, golf, building computers, and taking care of his apple orchard. He supplements his interest in historic architecture by serving as the Vice President…

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Author: Joe Ascanio
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/12/09/what-is-the-relationshi…

With the COP15 Conference well underway this week, many are turning their attention to global tourism and its role in climate change, as well as its impact on developing nations.

Do changes in travel practices that benefit the environment negatively affect the economies of top, non-industrialized destinations?

The connection between climate change and international tourism presents a host of challenges, with a number of varying perspectives that identify how the role of tourism affects both the physical and political sides of the international climate debate.

Like all the other industries, international tourism has the responsibility to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; through transportation, accommodation and various activities in the destinations, the tourism sector causes about five percent of global carbon emissions.

However, to be fair to the entire world, the costs and structural changes associated with these emission reductions must not be at the expense…

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