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Fight Childhood Cancer With A Bike Ride

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Kinfolk and Smoke & Mirrors Life are hosting “Catch Me If You Can: A Mystery Bicycle Ride Benefiting the Pablove Foundation.” “Bicycle Ride Details: WHEN: Sunday August 2, 2009 4 PM – 8 PM WHERE: Orange 20 Bicycles – 4351 Melrose…

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Crops and Cars

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Fewer Crops in California Increasing temperatures are threatening the productivity of California farmers. A recent study at UC Davis shows that potential problems exist because temperature increases are reducing days of winter chill. Many crops like walnuts, peaches, plums, and…

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Cliché Magazine

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Launch of Cliché Magazine Cliché Magazine is “a lifestyle publication, providing innovative ways to live life in sync with fashion, entertainment, and culture.” In June of this year Cliché Magazine launched their first issue… but why didn’t I get my…

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Rain Barrel Project

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Mar Vista as the Pilot Site for LA City Rain Barrel Project Here in LA, drought is an ever increasing issue. Because of this, the city of Mar Vista has been chosen as the pilot site for the LA City…

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Climate Change Bill

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Congress Passes Bill Addressing Climate Change On June 26, 2009 the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES or Waxman-Markey Bill) with a 219 to 212. The legislation addresses global climate change and…

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Palin Resigns As Governor

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Palin’s Resignation and the Environment Sara Palin recently announced that she would resign from her post as Governor of Alaska. This news surprised many and brought up some questions. Is she positioning herself for the next presidential election? Has she…

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When in Doubt, Turn Off Your Spout

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It’s needless to say that water is one thing we simply cannot live without. So there’s no wonder why many people feel uneasy during a water crisis. But it’s time we face the facts: Southern California has been in a…

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Coal Free LA

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Coal Free LA Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villairagosa recently announced LA’s initiative to eliminate the use of coal by the year 2020. Currently, nearly half of the energy that powers Los Angeles comes from coal burning power plants in Utah…

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Plastic Bag Ban

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Green Countries YDT recently brought you rankings of green U.S. cities. We thought we’d continue by bringing you the global rankings as well. Reader’s Digest has a full article on this list, complete with information on why top countries are…

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Electric Mini Cooper For LA Sheriffs

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Support for Sustainable Homes and Schools The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) is urging congress to pass several legislative measures, including the GREEN Act of 2009 and a resolution to green US schools. “The GREEN Act of 2009 will…

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