Grist on Climate: Can we do the Impossible to Stop the Unthinkable?

“Climate Change Is Simple,” said David Roberts of Grist in a compelling and frightening Ted talk.  Evidenced by recent weather calamities, we’re already facing the deleterious effects of a warming earth.  Sandy is just the tip of the iceberg.  Scientific studies have shown that methane gasses released by the diminishing permafrost and darkening of the earth when polar ice melts will accelerate the warming trends to a point we may not be able... Read More

EFAZ’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Event! 10/13

EFAZ’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Event! Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:00-9:00pm The Hackett House, Tempe, AZ Join the Environmental Fund of Arizona in celebrating their 10th year of helping to preserve and improve Arizona’s environment! We’ll bring together they will bring together 29 EFAZ member nonprofits, 26 campaign-workplace partners, and dozens of friends in the green-sustainable community to celebrate this important milestone. Click... Read More

Salazar Issues Moratorium on Grand Canyon Uranium Mining

  The following is Arizona Wilderness Coalition’s Statement on Secretary Salazar’s moratorium on uranium mining in the Grand Canyon: Grand Canyon—Today, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued a directive that places a six-month moratorium on new uranium mining in the Grand Canyon region.  The Secretary also conveyed his request that a full withdrawal of the 1 million acres in question is chosen as the federal agencies’ preferred alternative... Read More

Bringing in the Rain!

Rainwater catchment systems are notoriously unattractive, which has not helped the water conservation cause at home.  The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) located in Burton, Ohio has come up with an ingenious way to encourage rainwater harvesting and at the same time give local artists some welcome exposure.  Just in time for April showers, SWCD is once again sponsoring its annual RAIN BARREL YARD ART CAMPAIGN. SWCD temporarily loans out recycled... Read More

HADO: Masaru Emoto’s Thoughts on The Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake and The Science of Nature

by Masaru Emoto: About seven or eight years ago, there was a time that the Science and Technology Agency of Japan was seeking innovative technology among public and research institutes. I asked then chief researcher of IHM Research Institute, Dr. Yasuyuki Nemoto, who had earned a PhD in science from Tokyo University, to put my idea and plan together and submit an application. My proposal was to establish water crystal research labs in various places and take crystal... Read More

NCLE: Save Our Schools Event Mesa-May 31-June1

  Dual audience conference by design – programs specific to Higher Education and K-12 Schools. This conference, the first educational facilities event under NCLE's  Save our Schools education reform initiative, will proactively address ways schools can realize efficiencies, find funding, save money and reinvest those savings back into the schools – all while creating a healthier and productive learning environment for all. Attendees will be empowered... Read More

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 began working together in the late 1970s, when they designed and built their first net zero home,... Read More

Arizona League of Consevation Voters Earth Night Celebration, April 22nd at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

“Arizona League of Conservation Voters names Susan and Peter Culp the ‘2011 Conservation Champion’ Award Winners” Phoenix, AZ – April 11, 2011 – The Arizona League of Conservation Voters has named Susan and Peter Culp the 2011 Conservation Champion Award designees, and will be honoring them at the AZLCV’s 2nd annual Earth Night celebration on April 22nd at the beautiful Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. AZLCV Executive Director,... Read More

Be a part of history – April 29 & 30 @ The Pioneer Living History Museum for Earth Day 2011

Mark this on your calendar!! What: Earth Day 2011 – Our Earth, Our Home, Our Habitat When: Friday, April 29 (for Youth) and Saturday, April 30 (for Everyone) Time: 9 AM to 3 PM both days / Entry Fee: $5 entry fee to the Museum Location: Pioneer Living History Museum–3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix, AZ. * Please join North Country Conservancy and their community partners, the Pioneer Living History Museum, Phoenix Parks and Conservation Foundation,... Read More

AZ LOVES ECO SCRAPS

  Eco Scraps is new company providing a wonderful service that aims to take our waste and turn it into an effective product.  We are happy to announce our product is 100 percent natural and organic and it works amazingly. We encourage all to come and see how we are doing our part to boost local economy, cut back on landfill waste, and provide an effective recycled product.  We are interested in saving all of Arizona’s spoiled produce and composting it into... Read More