City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Innovative Green Built Projects-June 2

Innovative Green Built Projects in the Cave Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale Areas Granite Reef Senior Center Learn about local innovative projects that excel from the synergistic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable resources, water efficiency and climatic responsive design. Kevin and Doug Edwards are recognized leaders in the green building industry.  They... Read More

Intelligent Choices: Natural gas is not just for heating any more!

Intelligent  Choices: Natural gas is not just for heating any more! When it comes to energy conservation, European countries seem to be decades ahead of the United States.  It’s not that Europe is more advanced, but rather more frugal.  The cost of energy throughout Europe has always been high, whereas the cost of energy in the U.S. has remained lower than nearly... Read More

Taking the Lead – a Horse Whisperer’s Journey

A Horse Whisperer‘s Journey: Ambling down a bumpy, dusty stretch of road on the way to Prescott, it’s a blistering 98 degrees. Koelle Simpson, 30, Scottsdale-based horse “whisperer” bounces along slowly in her giant silver quarter-ton diesel truck, avoiding potholes and making her way towards the Circle “L” Ranch, a privately-owned horse rescue farm... Read More

THE GENIUS OF ARCOLOGY: Architect Palo Soleri

THE GENIUS OF ARCOLOGY: Interview with Architect Palo Soleri “Modestly and imperfectly I am trying to put into concrete and tangible form what I firmly believe is the call of the Urban Effect. It is the triggering of an urban-environmental re-form that is the comprehensive opening of the doors to environmental sanity, pollution and waste reduction, social and cultural... Read More

LEDING: Lighting The Way To a Brighter Future

LEDING: Lighting The Way To a Brighter Future: “If every American home replaced just one light with an ENERGY STAR light, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, about $700 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions of about 800,000 cars.” As... Read More

5 Easy Steps to Introduce Energy Star…

… at the Office Many consumers know to look for the Energy Star® label when they shop for new appliances, but did you know there are fantastic programs, tools and resources for the office, too? After all, being environmentally responsible should be an eco-centric lifestyle choice that touches every part of living. According to the Energy Star website, energy... Read More

HARVESTING PRESERVATION: Eco-minded Weekend Getaways to Revitalize you Spirits!

The sweet relief of fall is in the air, finally breaking the sweltering heat that permeates our region every summer – now is a great time to hit the trails and reconnect with nature, and at the same time explore some of Arizona’s most eco-minded weekend getaways. Arizona wilderness offers some of the most breathtaking scenery anywhere, and the vibrant colors... Read More

ALCHEMY OF A SCAVENGER

“Through the combination of organic and found elements I allude to the human impact upon the environment, the transience of earthly things, and the process of change,” says Frank. Elizabeth Frank’s whimsical assemblage sculptures seem born from a hobbit’s curiosity shop.  Remnants of broken furniture, bits and pieces of vintage hardware and other found... Read More

TRAVEL WITH A CAUSE! Eco-tourism to Voluntourism

by Peter Greenberg Over the last few years, eco-tourism has become popular among nature enthusiasts and environmentally conscious travelers seeking to minimize their carbon impact, explore untamed natural settings and support resorts and travel companies practicing mindful sustainability.  In the wake of the myriad of natural and man-made disasters that have devastated... Read More

The Secret – Planet Earth

The Secret Team has created a gift for you. This clip features our beautiful Planet Earth. As you experience this clip you will emit positive forces of energy across Planet Earth that will reach every single living thing on it. You will lift yourself, and as you lift yourself, you lift the entire world. The magnificent music was composed and graciously gifted... Read More