How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires
July 7th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
If you live in a wildfire prone area (or even if you don't), check out these tips from NEEF about how to prepare your home for wildfires
Browsing the "California" Tag
Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Southwest
May 26th, 2015 | by Lynn Fang
Stop at some of these farm-to-table restaurants in the Southwest on your next drive through, and savor the terroir while you help to support a more resilient and sustainable food system.
Range-Extended BMW i3 Gets Full $2,500 California EV Rebate
May 3rd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
There’s no denying it: California is one of the most important car markets in the world for manufacturers, and the [&hellip
False-Flag AB32 “Implementation” Group is Dealt Another Setback
March 8th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
A conservative economist at a state college who was paid $54,000 to write a false report on California’s global warming [&hellip
The Next-Best Thing: Leasing Solar Panels
November 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
There is no question that purchasing a solar system to power your home is an effective way to immediately cut [&hellip
Eco Sporting in a Winter Wonderland
November 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If there were an athletic equivalent of the endangered species list, most winter sports, like skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, would [&hellip
Telecommuters: 10 Ways to Banish the Isolation Blues
November 2nd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
With the rise of gas prices, many workers would like to turn their current jobs into a telecommuting position or [&hellip
The Hunt for a Greener Plumber
September 19th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
In an age where being green is quickly becoming an industry standard, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find an [&hellip
Eco Eyewear for Greener Vision
September 4th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Eco eyewear may be easily overlooked, but stylish, sustainable options are right before your eyes. Whether you’re looking for reading [&hellip
Planet-Loving Plumbing
August 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
As the human population of planet Earth continues to grow, supplies of resources like fuel for energy and fresh water [&hellip
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