We Made It!, by Katie Ward and Alicia Compton
November 30, 2008
Santiago, Guatemala – We have been in Santiago for a week now. We help with the elders Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There are 65 elders that come to the center and we serve them lunch, give them vitamins and coffee. Tuesday and Thursday we work with the kids in the library, which is their learning center.
Katie and Alicia are volunteering for Sharing the Dream in Guatemala this is the 1st of their trip reports. Read more
Racing to Windpower, by Molly MacMillan
November 29, 2008
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – With a windfarm project racing ahead in Delaware’s coastal region, the first state in the Union is also set to become a trend-setter in the energy markets.
While the Associated Press reports offshore drilling for oil and natural gas have recently occupied the forefront of energy discussions, proponents of the wind farm say it offers more long-term energy independence than drilling. Read more
Cheap gear and a great cause, from Vanessa Belz
November 26, 2008
Hi everyone,
A good friend of ours who works at Horny Toad, the outdoor clothing company, sent us an e-mail today with an irresistible, all-around great deal. They are offering all of us a big discount on their clothing — AND the Nevada Wilderness Project is eligible for 1% of the total sales! She writes: Read more
Send a message to the EPA before Friday, from Phil Gamache
November 25, 2008
Friday is the last day to voice your opinion on whether the the Environmental Protection Agency should regulate carbon dioxide pollution, the primary cause of the climate crisis. This is a big deal.
The EPA is taking public comment before making a ruling. I sent my message in and it will appear on the EPA’s website, and be part of the public record. Of course, special interests — like the oil and coal lobbies — are working overtime to defeat a positive ruling and have already gotten thousands of comments submitted in opposition. Submit your public comment to the EPA here: http://www.repoweramerica.org/epa/
Thanks you guys!
Greenery: Turn the ‘off-season,’ On, by Molly MacMillan
November 23, 2008
In my most recent cover story for a free news publication along the coasts of Delaware and Maryland targeted the younger audience, I spent some time finding out about the state and national parks in my area. As it turns out, there are some expanded priveledges and additional activities and accompany the slower shoulder seasons here on the Mid-Atlantic Coast.
‘Research’ for this assignment included drinking a few beers with fisherman at the Indian River Inlet and spending several afternoons visiting the wild ponies that live in Assateague Island National Seashore.
After all was said and done, I had a better knowledge of the possibilities that exist in my own back yard, but was a little ashamed because I hadn’t taken the initiative to learn about many of these areas on my own. (I didn’t even know Assateague was a National Park! I just thought it was just a place my dad used to take us kids so we could visit the ponies when my mom was studying for her master’s degree.)
Check out the story for more reasons to Go Wild!
Greenery, from Molly MacMillan
November 20, 2008
No need to go all ape sh*t, greening your bathroom is easy.
Becoming more environmentally friendly in everyday life doesn’t mean you need to backpack through Appalachia or kayak the Nile, though both are tempting prospects.
Begin by making your modern-day luxuries less likely to have a negative impact on the environment. For simple steps on greening your restroom start here: Save water, shower with a friend.
Moment Skis joins the Athletes With a Cause team, by Seth Lightcap
November 20, 2008
Reno, Nevada – Straight outta North Reno and backed by some of the Sierra’s best freeride skiers, Moment skis have found a diehard local following in just a few short seasons. The reason? Their innovative and hand made two-plank designs excel in pow, crud, corn, goo, boilerplate…basically if it’s white and frozen Moment makes a ski to slay it. Now they’re teaming with Life More Natural to make a difference, not just sick skis. With the ‘09 season just around the corner, Moment and LMN are teaming up to send some local underprivileged kids to ski school at Sky Tavern. Read more
Volunteer with Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program, from Bill Henderson
November 19, 2008
Reno, Nevada – Tonight’s meeting at Scheels was a great introduction for all those new to Sky Tavern and the way we operate. Sky Tavern relies entirely on it’s volunteers, and is the biggest all-volunteer run ski program in the country, maybe the world. What we need most right now is volunteer snowboard instructors and volunteers for the adaptive program. So take advantage of the Green Rewards program and get out on the mountain!
November 20th and December 2nd at Scheels
Learn more about Sky Tavern here: Getting Kids Out Skiing, Keeping the Legacy Alive, Rewarding Volunteerism, In Quest For Gold, Olympic Skier Seeks to Help Reno Youth. Read more
News from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, from Ben Storrud
November 18, 2008
Lake Tahoe, Nevada – And so another beautiful winter begins at Lake Tahoe – the hiking season is quickly coming to a close, but there are still plenty of opportunities to recreate on the Tahoe Rim Trail!
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Yes We Can, but will we?
November 13, 2008
For those that share the belief that, “Yes We Can,” last week was a victory. While it’s an historic moment and one that proves America to be a nation of more than just ideals, it comes at a time when the challenges that we face are greater than at anytime in our history. An economy based on alternative energy is our best way to deal with these challenges. If the new administration is going to bring about the change that we need, it will need broad public support and action that surpasses that of the election. Read more
