Architects’ Organization Sets Agressive Sustainability Policy

Since I’m a bit behind, others may have beat me to the punch on this news. It’s definitely worth repeating if that’s the case: …last week, in a bold step to reverse the environmental impact of the design, construction, and operation of buildings, the AIA’s board of directors released policy statements that set a goal [...]

GE Backs Largest Wind Farm Project on Native American Land

So, I’ve been pretty skeptical about GE’s ecoimagination campaign — for the longest time, all I saw from it was coal-mining babes — but Shea thinks this development gives GE green credibility: Electricity from the largest wind power farm on Indian land has begun flowing into California’s power-hungry grid thanks to a partnership between project [...]

UK Names Top 10 Renewable Energy Schemes

So, it’s not quite “early next year,” but, gosh darnit, I missed you guys. I’ve been working very hard at a contract position for a local African American publication, and am hopeful about a full-time position elsewhere. Thanks so much for all of your good words. With the New Year a spin of the clock [...]

On Hiatus…

As I’m still finding my sea legs with the new work situation, I’m going to go ahead and take a break for a little while. I plan to be back early in the new year… with plans for the new year. Until then, go visit our friends… Ryan and Siel, I will get your links [...]

Atlantic City Rolls the Dice on a Renewable Wastewater Plant

After living in Las Vegas for just over six years, I have a hard time equating gambling meccas with sustainability. Still, Vegas is making some efforts, and now Atlantic City is getting in on the game. From an Earthtoys press release: Atlantic County’s wastewater treatment plant will be the first in the United States to [...]