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Clean Coal?

Or not?

 

Submitted by shanson on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 11:41am. categories [ ]

A green village for Fitchburg

A "sustainable village," complete with natural sewage treatment, a school of organic agriculture and businesses powered by the sun, wind and renewable organic fuel could find a home in Fitchburg.

But first local organizers need to raise about $25 million for the 250-acre project.

Submitted by shanson on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 9:09am. categories [ ]

Torbjorn Lahti at MREA Energy Fair

Torbjorn LahtiTorbjorn Lahti The MREA is excited to announce another confirmed keynote presenter for the 2008 Energy Fair: Torbjorn Lahti, Sweden's eco-municipality expert  and author of The Natural Step for Communities. Join Lahti at the Energy Fair for inspiring examples of communities that have made dramatic changes toward sustainability, and learn how your community can emulate their success.

Watch our website for Energy Fair details:


http://www.the-mrea.org
Submitted by shanson on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 4:37pm. categories [ ]

The Story of Stuff

I saw this from the good folks at CivicActions.

Submitted by shanson on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 9:34am. categories [ ]

Toward a Sustainable Community

Toward a Sustainable Community - a toolkit for local governments.

Submitted by shanson on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 6:07pm. categories [ ]

Eco-Municipalities in WIsconsin

From Dane County:

Submitted by shanson on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 12:52pm.

This is Your World

What are you going to do with it?

Submitted by shanson on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 12:22pm. categories [ ]