Green Party proposes hour of darkness

I serve as secretary of the Eco-Action Committee, an official committee of the Green Party of the United States.See the Eco-Action Committee News Ticker here.I found this post today about an action item the Eco-Action Committee has put forth for the third Thursday of each month - Dark Earth Hour:December 18, 2008 Naperville Sun This … Continue reading Green Party proposes hour of darkness

Walkable Communities

I have been making a concentrated effort to use mass transportation as much as possible in recent years. Tom and I have two cars that we try not to drive much. During our work week in the winter time, we drive the 1.5 miles to the TRAX parking lot and take the train to our … Continue reading Walkable Communities

Step it Up 2 – Rocky Anderson in concert

Not only did Pom Poms Not Bomb Bombs perform, so did Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson with Salt Lake's School of Rock at the Step It Up 2 event on Saturday November 3rd: More photos

Biodieselers are being challenged by big business

Why is it that a good thing for our planet ends up being challenged? Today's Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Biodieselers are being challenged by big business. Big collection and rendering companies are turning to the health department to challenge the hobbyists who make the fuel solely for their own use. They claim biodieselers … Continue reading Biodieselers are being challenged by big business