Apr
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
For people who have to get around the city without a car, life just got a little easier. The CTA announced a partnership with Google Maps Tuesday. Now, instead of relying on CTA Trip Planner (which usually gives you three options, two of which are the same, and, many times, all […]
Apr
7
Mission Statement
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Mission statement: To offer a clear report, without compromising complexity, of the current energy and environment issues and debates in Chicago as well as around the country and the world, and to encourage public discussion and action.
url: thegreenbeat.com
Apr
7
People are talking green!
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Here are some online communities interested in the environment and energy issues:
(a) Sustaining Our Environment Forum: http://nature.gardenweb.com/forums/load/sustain/msg0810370812012.html
(b) Facebook groups: “Stop Killing the Environment”, “FEEL THE HEAT! Global Warming and the Environment are for REAL,” “Save the Environment, Save the World,” “Alaska!! (Save the Animals and Environment),” “Save the Environment,” “Earth View: Environment,” “We All Need […]
Apr
7
Keeping Up!
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There are a vast number of terrific web sites to keep up on environmental news. The following ones are a few I think are especially helpful:
(a) Gov & other organizations:
National Resources Defense Council: www.nrdc.org
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: www.ipcc.ch
Union of Concerned Scientists: www.ucsusa.org
Public Agenda: www.publicagenda.org
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council: www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/nejac/index.html
Chicagoland Environmental Network: www.chicagoenvironment.org
Cityofchicago.org/environment
(a) Media:
Environment News […]
Apr
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Hot Topics
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(1) Presidential candidates, their positions and records regarding environmental issues. (Also possibly local elected leaders in Chicago, Mayor Daley, Aldermen, etc.)
(2) Advertising and going green: what products are using the “eco-sell” that might surprise you? A look inside how marketing is jumping to the green beat.
(3) Alternative energy sources for homes and businesses.
(4) Energy and […]