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A shift is underway to promote sustainable local economies, in part, a necessary response to increased fuel costs, and global warming threats. Creating a local food economy means...

The Staga Network is a collection of online communities based around individual neighborhoods that provides members a chance to give away their old (or new) belongings to other members of their neighborhood for free. Along with doing so, everyone is given the chance to help save the environment.

The idea is to help people clean out the clutter in their homes, while helping someone who may be able to use your old things.

The International Seminar on Sustainable Tourism have released its official “Declaration of Fortaleza”.The document, sponsored and endorsed by 19 Brazilian States as well as 13 countries across the Americas and Europe (U.S. included), was complied according to results of the II International Seminar on Sustainable Tourism.

Founder and President of the US-based, International Institute for Peace through

Well, as good as this news is, unfortunately you have to live in Laos to be able to take advantage of the offer. In Laos, fewer than half the entire population has access to the grid and therefore sources of electricity for lighting, heating, or anything else is highly prized. Families typically use kerosene for their lighting needs but it leads to poor air pollution inside the home and community, and poses a fire hazard.

Words of wisdom for towns around the country to follow in order to prepare for peak oil and global warming.

We believe that together, by using our voices and being socially and environmentally responsible, we will be a meaningful force for the good of the planet, it’s people, and all the life which it sustains. We celebrate how we are all connected yet unique and embrace technology that empowers our community to create art and share ideas, further amplifying our connectedness.

A farm that has transformed into a sustainable community. Residents must help out on the farm and have strict guidelines on how to build their homes. All homes are run by solar panel's and battery backup.

A big problem in todays society is what to do with the “things” we don’t need or want anymore. Now this can be brought down to a societal or individual viewpoint where either the individual is responsible for the disposal of these “things” or society is. In most of North America, someone will come and pick up what you don’t need or want anymore and dispose of it for you. However, what about when those “things” are still perfectly good and it would just be a waste to get rid of them? I present to you Freecycle…

April 27th through May 3rd marks the fifth annual Cover The Uninsured Week. Learn what you can do to help out over 47 million uninsured Americans this week and every week!

Here's a video about living seasonally at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage. Daily routines are largely influenced by the current season - winter is a time for relaxing, socializing, indoor projects, spring planning, and most importantly, staying warm. And by the end of winter, members are gearing up and itching for spring with new or continuing building projects and gardening plans.

EcoGeek Hank Green himself writes a review of GreenHome.Huddler.com, a site all about green product reviews. He reports that it's easy to use, easy on the eyes, and filled with information.

A summary and re-cap of Earth Hour 2008, with links to many relevant sites and news articles. There is additional information on significant solar energy implementation by Spain and Germany (which were not major participants in Earth Hour 08). A final commentary is offered on cynics.

How to Boil a Frog's FrogBlog takes us back to the 1940's for a comedic lesson in how we can change our lives now and actually enjoy it.

Newly formed Toronto Conservation Action Network is organizing a number of community Eco-fairs that connect people with eco-friendly organizations using a "speed-dating" style presentation format.