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Earth Day: The Never-Ending Fight To Save Our Planet
Sometimes, fighting to protect the natural world can feel like a losing battle. Get inspired by this infographic that shows how far we’ve come.
Mountaintop Removal Mining: Why Clean Coal is a Lie
The coal lobby has thrown billions of dollars at convincing consumers that “clean coal” is the future of American energy. It’s abundant, it’s cheap, and thanks to carbon capture technology, burning coal isn’t as bad for the planet as it used to be! That’s the claim, and it’s partly true. Unfortunately, there is really no such thing as “clean coal.”
Bonnaroo Installs Permanent Solar Array
After twelve years of promoting eco-conscious living and valiant efforts at keeping their carbon footprint low, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has once again raised the green bar. This week, Bonnaroo and it’s partners announced the installation of its first permanent solar array.
Green Highlights at Bonnaroo 2012: Composting and Carbon Reduction
As the summer music festival season rolls in, festival organizers across the globe will make significant efforts to create more sustainable events by reducing environmental impacts and educating fans. From solar powered stages to on-site composting, Bonnaroo is leading the way for green music festivals. Tucked away on a farm in Manchester, TN, Bonnaroo celebrated it’s 11th year this month and I was stoked to be a part of the celebration.
Leading by Example: Ithaca Mayor Turns Parking Space into Public Park
Turning a parking space into greenspace is nothing new, but when a town’s mayor gets in on the park(ing) action, it’s definitely something to talk about!
