Native American Youth Sues Governor Janice Brewer Over Failure to Combat Climate Change

February 10, 2012 Government’s inaction jeopardizes her generation’s future well-being Phoenix, AZ – She may not be old enough to drink, vote or drive a car, but Jaime Lynn Butler, a 5th grader and member of the Navajo Nation, is old enough to recognize the danger of the government’s inaction on climate change. Today, Jaime will take time off from school... Read More

February 2012 kicks into high gear with events around the Valley

The weather has been warmer in Arizona this winter, February seems more like March or April. With temperatures hanging in the middle 70′s so, it’s the perfect time for all you local Phoenicians and fellow Travelers visiting Arizona to stretch, brush off your winter hibernation and leap into Spring with this months festivals, sports events, outdoor activities... Read More

Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona’s Cultural and Natural Resources: Trial of Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess”

The evaluation of the notorious  trial of  Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess” by the Arizona Justice Forum is just one of the highlights of the upcoming Arizona Centennial Conference. The Official Centennial event will be held Wednesday, April 18th, to Saturday, April 21st.  The conference is open to the public and will be held at the renowned Pointe Hilton... Read More

Use Eco Friendly Office Supplies in the New Year

by Erica Ronchetti ~There are many products that are “switching”  over to the green side.  Recycled goods sometimes get a bad rap of being poorly constructed or unattractive, but with more and more paper products being “converted” to environmentally friendly solutions, why not explore your options?  When the New Year rolls around, many of... Read More

January Breezes in the Calm for Weekend Events After the Holidays

by Lisa Racz~ The holiday candles are snuffed, the Christmas trees have been debulbed and the surrounding of family members has subsided.  Now its time to take a more casual stroll through this months events, take a little time for yourself and slow it down a notch,  and what better way to do this with than “First Friday’s.” which has become a... Read More

Animal Rescue Volunteer is Hero to Homeless Pets

Bill Jacobs and Victor a terrier mix, waiting for his "forever home" at Sun Valley Animal Shelter. By Rosalie Capri ~ When Bill Jacobs retired from his electrical engineering career several years ago, he knew he wanted to spend his free days making a difference in the lives of homeless animals—and that’s exactly what he has done. Jacobs turned his passion... Read More

Going Green Globally

By Laurie Brackett ~ Are customers in less developed countries more interested in green consumables than Americans? Based on ImagePower Global Green Brands Survey, there is a leveling off of American consumers’ intentions to spend more on green products over the next year. Other countries such a China, Brazil and India are seeing a trend towards more spending... Read More

Discover Why Turning Global Environmental Preservation Into a Business Is Critical

By Michael Chadd ~ In understanding how to turn global environmental preservation into a business we must first understand why it is so important to take global environmental action. I just read an alarming article today, the article stated that we are heading backwards on green house gas emissions after 20 years or more of attempting to limit them. We actually had... Read More

Western Lands and Communities, a joint venture of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Sonoran Institute

Western Lands and Communities, a joint venture of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Sonoran Institute, has created a new web-based resource to help guide growth for cities and towns in the West. The online planning toolkit and database, known as the Successful Communities Online Toolkit information exchange, or SCOTie, is a clearinghouse of the latest model... Read More

Farm To Table Favorites

Article by Kate McClendon ~ My husband, Sean and I got to spend another wonderful evening at FnB in Old Town Scottsdale. FnB stands for Food-and-Beverage, and they definitely deliver on the name. For those of you who remember Sea Saw, you will be happy to know that Charlene Badman and Pavle Milic have settled into the same space with their own version of culinary... Read More