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Environmental Awareness
Chile Earthquake May Have Shortened Earth's Days, According to NASA
 "The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday...
The quake, the
seventh strongest earthquake
in recorded history, hit Chile Saturday and should have shortened the length of an Earth day by 1.26 milliseconds..."
Mar 4, 2010 - 8:07:59 AM
Environmental Awareness
Growing Food in the City by Kim Matthews
 "Urban Agriculture
is the social movement to create space to allow people to grow their own food in or near their city. Some of the produce is marketed, while other projects, such as community gardens, are designed to give participants the opportunity to grow food for their individual needs. The concept is based around the idea that cities are stronger when people are able to feed themselves through their own investment and actions. A garden doesn't grow in isolation, but it is one piece of a larger, interconnected food system."
Jan 21, 2010 - 10:01:07 AM
Environmental Awareness
Local Residents Express Outrage Over Release of Radioactive Steam over Hudson Valley by KatonahGreen
 Two days after the fact, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission learned that an estimated
600,000 gallons of boiling, radioactive water turned to steam and was released over the lower
Hudson Valley
in November, 2009, as a result of a malfunction that caused Westchester County’s Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant to be shut down. Mired in slow response, vague details and insufficient health impact information, residents of Katonah, South Salem and Somers respond with outrage to a report on an investigation into the incident published January 8th in the Daily News.
Jan 12, 2010 - 10:00:52 AM
People
Drew Dellinger: Planetize The Movement
.JPG) Drew Dellinger is a spoken word poet, professor, writer, activist and founder of Poets for Global Justice. He has inspired minds and hearts at hundreds of events in many countries, performing poetry and keynoting on justice, ecology, cosmology, activism, democracy and compassion. Dellinger has shared podiums and stages with luminaries such as Alice Walker, Cornel West,Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,Danny Glover, Ani Difranco, Billy Bragg, Michael Franti, Eve Ensler, Chuck D, Paul Hawken, Van Jones and many others.
Nov 3, 2009 - 6:44:04 AM
Environmental Awareness
Eco-Friendly Theater Opening on Broadway: Henry Miller's Theater Reopens LEED Certified by Lesley Almeida
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At Henry Miller’s Theater, they achieved this certification by locally sourcing 25 percent of materials and replacing 45 percent of the foundation’s cement with blast furnace slag, which will
significantly reduce CO2 emissions
. In addition, 85 percent of all demolition debris was recycled, and an under-slab drainage system was installed to capture groundwater and recycle it into the building’s water system."
Jul 17, 2009 - 10:10:51 AM
Environmental Awareness
Reclaiming the Ancient Tradition of Tree Wrapping by Jan Johnsen
 "The tradition of wrapping tree trunks or adorning branches of special trees is a visual statement that says, “We honor this tree and respect its vital presence.” It is often done with fiber rope, natural ribbon, or fabric and it is used to highlight unusual trees, as a supplication and/or protective measure.
Tree wrapping has been practiced for thousands of years in countries across the world. In Japan, it has been elevated to an art form and derives from the Japanese Shinto belief that all natural forms are imbued with spirit. "
Jun 30, 2009 - 10:00:18 AM
Environmental Awareness
Obamas to Plant Organic Vegetable Garden at White House by Marian Burros
 "While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at a time when obesity and diabetes have become a national concern... The plots will be in raised beds fertilized with White House compost, crab meal from the Chesapeake Bay, lime and green sand. Ladybugs and praying mantises will help control harmful bugs."
May 13, 2009 - 10:00:57 AM
Environmental Awareness
The Katonah Green and Beyond Meetup Group by Heather Flournoy
In this article Heather Flournoy announces
the new
Katonah Green and Beyond Meetup Group
! The goal of the group is to have live interaction with all of you 'greenies' and blooming 'greenies' in the Westchester area who want to get to know each other, get educated, get motivated and have a social network of like-minded people.
May 5, 2009 - 9:33:11 AM
Environmental Awareness
Do You Viv? Learn How You Can Help The Planet This Earth Day & Every Day!
 Viv is an incredibly simple way for you to help your local businesses become more green. It doesn’t cost you a thing and you don’t have to make trade-offs on what you buy. "
We are about empowering consumers. We are about empowering businesses. We are about real green change. Simply put, we want to put sustainability on steroids and enable you to drive the change. The beauty of it is that it is not that hard to do, but we need a lot of people and organizations to join us as partners to pull it off. We have a vision that everyone can embrace. It's super simple, it's really real, and it does a lot of green. Strap in and join us for the adventure."
Apr 22, 2009 - 6:51:18 AM
Environmental Awareness
Return from Ecuador by Lynn Twist
 The Ecuadorian people under the leadership of President Rafael Correa, resoundingly approved a new constitution on September 28th. One of the most miraculous clauses gives LEGAL RIGHTS TO NATURE. No other country in the world has taken this bold stand. Indigenous people have always held that nature has rights. To see this worldview made manifest in constitutional law is a truly historic moment - and a profound legal precedent for the world.
Nov 21, 2008 - 9:12:29 AM
Environmental Awareness
Katonah Green with Heather Flournoy
Katonah Green is a website and blog with the who, what, when, why, and where on everything green in Katonah, NY area.
Heather Flournoy has covered everything from geothermic heating to organic juice bars. She covers whats in the news locally as well as across the US.
Nov 18, 2008 - 8:30:21 AM
Personal Dialogues
Q&A with Carole Hart On Her Documentary, "For The Next 7 Generations"
 In Pre-Colonial days the native tribes of the Iroquois confederation lived all around Northeastern United States. The constitution of the United States was based on many of the premises stated in the Iroquois constitution. But they left out the great law of the Iroquois confederacy, which states that “ In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next 7 generations.” We are feeling the effects of that omission very strongly today.
Aug 14, 2008 - 9:46:02 AM
Environmental Awareness
Emeril Lagasse Joins Planet Green Team with "Emeril Green" by Collin Dunn
 Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is coming to
Planet Green
for a new original series entitled Emeril Green, which will be shot on location at Whole Foods Market. Planet Green, Discovery Communications' new 24/7 eco-lifestyle television network, is set to launch in June 2008 with a full slate of original series and specials premiering throughout the summer.
"I try a little harder every day to think greener and be respectful of our environment and our resources. On Emeril Green we'll unearth how easy and fun it is to cook with what's fresh, tasty and in-season and find smart ways to make each day a little greener for you and your family." - Emeril
Jun 5, 2008 - 10:10:01 AM
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