Ain’t it the truth….sigh.

Code Green

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Portland bans plastic bags!

Woo hoo! It’s not a complete ban but it’s a major start!

link here.

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Why Recycling is a No-Brainer…

All About Recycling
Source: Reusable Bags

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Who are Big Pollution’s best friends?

Great Greenpeace report and additional coverage:

Greenpeace report here.

Additional coverage here.

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Keep the Lake Great!

Environmental Lawsuit surrounding the expansion of mineral extraction from The Great Salt Lake in Utah….

link here.

and Ted Williams’ great article on the situation here.

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Annihilate an Entire Species of Fish….

boycott Omega Protein!

link here.

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Why I don’t shop at Whole Foods….

despite WF having arguably more organic stuff than the garden-variety grocer….the CEO is an unabashed douchebag and deluded, to put it politely.

link here.

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Eat low carbon foods!

Bon Appetit have put a food-related carbon calculator online. Use it to get a basic idea of your eating impact(s) on the planet!

Link here.

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Is Seafood Sustainable? 3 part series….

Is Seafood Sustainable?

Part I: Demand for Eco-Friendly Seafood Grows

Part II: The Overfishing Crisis

Part III: How to Save the Ocean

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Support the Highways BEE Act!

Support Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Act
(Highways BEE Act)

About this petition:

You can help bees and other pollinators by signing on to Group Letter (and shown BELOW) supporting the Highways BEE Act (Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Act), H.R. 2381, this legislation was introduced during National Pollinator Week, on June 23, 2011. Check out your state on the letter, and see who has already signed on. Then help grow the list!

The bill promotes conservation practices on 17 million acres of highway rights-of-ways (ROWs) by encouraging reduced mowing and native plantings that provide improved habitat for pollinators, ground nesting birds and other small wildlife. No new monies are requested and this bill is designed to save money for states. Click Here for additional background on the legislation.

Click here to support the Act!

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