Sustainability and Green Living Links

Mar 122010
 
 March 12, 2010  Posted by Kathy McLaughlin 1 Response »

Our Sustainability and Green Living Links starts with a look at the clean energy economy. Climate Progress brings us a report from the Center for American Progress entitled “Out of the Running?”  American Progress’s Kate Gordon , Julian L. Wong, and JT McLain explain how Germany, Spain, and China are seizing the clean energy opportunity and why the United States risks getting left behind.

There are a number of charts and a good video that explains why the U.S. needs to make much more progress in this area.  You can follow this link.

Here is a little bit of science fiction for you. Mike Chino writing for inhabitat shows us the “Underwater Skyscraper”; with ocean levels rising who knows?

Zachary Shahan at Planetsave makes the following comment.  “The bottom line is, people inform themselves of the environmental problems in the world much more than they act. And even for those deeply concerned about the environment, it is very likely there is more they could be doing in their own lives to live a cleaner or greener life.”

Click here for the full article.

You might ask what sustainability looks like? Treehugger has a slideshow that you might enjoy.

Here is the link.

Good Cheer! Have a great weekend!

Sustainability and Living Green Links

Jan 222010
 
 January 22, 2010  Posted by Kathy McLaughlin Comments Off

Thrift stores help the environment; they provide an outlet for the recycling of previously owned goods.  They can also help your pocketbook!  The world is turning it’s attention to sustainability, green living and this is an interest that we should all embrace.

Every week I will bring you links to writers and blogs that address the issues of sustainability and green. The first link this week is from planet green and an  article written by Cree McCree. Cree has written a book entitled “Flea Market America.” She gives us some ideas on where and how to look for cool recycled fashion. Remember, the Good Cheer Thrift Stores are right in your backyard here for you to explore.

Treehugger has a nice piece “Beautiful Butterflies: Up Close With Nature’s Canvas.” Butterflies have been called the harbingers of climate change, in that their migration patterns have noticeably changed due to warming temperatures. You’ll find a great slideshow presentation; a good learning experience for you and your children.

Blythe Copeland has an article in treehugger entitled “New York Fashion Week: 5 Green Changes That We’d Like to See.” Number 5 is where the Good Cheer Thrift Store comes into play:)

This last link is from the blogger at Whidbey Island Life. Mark Clawson wrote a piece about Sustainable Fisheries while he was in Nevada. You may ask what drove the topic; perhaps it’s because he grew up in the Pacific Northwest?