The inauguration of President Barack Obama has shown us two things: First, that the desire for positive change can manifest itself as an unstoppable force of hope and optimism. Second, that millions of ordinary people coming together to pool their energy and resources can ultimately overpower a legion of vested interests who are working to [...]
One way I try to “Live Lightly” is to buy food that is grown locally as much as possible. Eating locally and seasonally is more sustainable, healthier and tastier. www.100mileradius.ca connects locavores with producers, and even has a cool chart of what’s available when here in
Ontario.
Selina
Originally published in the Ottawa Citizen, Thursday July 24, 2008
Real Energy Security for the G8
Lessons about power from a small town in Germany
By David Chernushenko
The recent G8 Summit achieved one important result. It showed that too many of our
leaders still think energy “security” can be achieved by calling for an increase in the rate
of oil [...]
Hi all,
Nightlights aren’t just for kids !! Instead of using the 600 (!!) watts of lighting the builder originally installed in the masterbath (8-60w track lights plus 2 60w lights in ceiling fixture) I brush my teeth and wash my face using a 4-watt night light with a clear bulb and clear shade right beside [...]
Hi – We show on our web pages how everyone can make a healthy eco friendly alternative to meat – please pass it on
http://www.maketempeh.org
Sincerely
Gunter Pfaff
Use the outdoor temperature to help with everyday tasks.
For example, in the winter:
put food containers outside to chill before putting them in the fridge or freezer
put water jugs outside at night and put them in the fridge during the day to reduce load on the fridge
In the summer:
put food containers outside to defrost (watch them)
put [...]
