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Phish Festival 8: Reducing the Environmental Impact of a Rock Concert
In a recent conversation I had at the 3-day Phish Festival 8 with Matt Beck, Touring Director for Phish’s charitable organization, The WaterWheel Foundation, he said something that struck me as incredibly honest and from the heart: “There’s nothing about a rock and roll concert that is sustainable when you really get down to the [...]
Phish Reduces Water Bottle Consumption at Festival 8 With Innovative Program
If you’ve ever stuck around after an open air rock show and witnessed the carnage that remains, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say that the amount of plastic disposable water bottles left on the ground is staggering. Really, try it some time. Not only will you be able to relax after the [...]
Don’t Read This, Go Outside!
We are living more and more digital lives, and as we pile more onto our plates, a lot of us find ourselves wasting away in front of the enticing glow of the computer monitor. I am an outdoor enthusiast, but find myself getting out less and less, and Idefinitely feel the disconnect from nature Ironically, [...]
Setting A New World Record: The Largest Off Road Race…On Electric Motorcycles
Last Saturday and Sunday, April 4th to 5th, about 50 motocross riders participated in the first 24 hour long endurance race….on electric motorcycles. The event, 24 Hours of Electricross, was hosted by Zero Motorcycles, the creators of the Zero X motorcycle, an off-road electric bike, and the soon-to-come Zero S street legal motorcycle. From 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday, 10 teams competed to see which could complete the most laps on one Zero X motorcycle. With a maximum of 3 batteries, the teams had to consider their speed, use of their braking systems, and how often to switch out and charge their batteries.
National Landscape Conservation System Approved by Congress
The permanent establishment of the National Landscape Conservation System was approved by Congress yesterday, helping to restore and protect some of America’s most ecologically important lands. This system, which covers Wilderness Areas, National Monuments, National Scenic and Historic Trails, and National Conservation Areas, is the first of its kind in 50 years.
