Food, Inc.: We Vote Three Times a Day“The way we eat has changed more in the last 50 years than in the previous 10,000, but the image that’s used to sell the food … you go into the supermarket and you see pictures of farmers. The picket fence and the silo and the 1930s farmhouse and... continue reading on LAist
Going Green for Mother's Day: Living Plants Instead of Cut FlowersHopefully you know by now that Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. If you are like most Americans, you will be giving your mom flowers. In fact, Mother’s Day is the 2nd biggest floral holiday in the United States, with 70% of gifts being fresh cut flowers. However,... continue reading on LAist
Report from the Joshua Tree Congressional Field Hearing: National Parks are the 'Canary in the Coal Mine' for Climate ChangePhoto by Lush.i.ous via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr Yesterday an oversight hearing was held at Joshua Tree National Park to better understand the affects of climate change on our National Park System and suggested remediation by witnesses in the parks and wilderness fields. The event was hosted by... continue reading on LAist
A Must-See Sundance Movie About Alternative FuelsLast night, Sundance winner for Best Documentary “FUEL”, a film about... well, could you guess?... fuel... premiered at the ConserveFuel in Brentwood. The film is the culmination of the eleven year journey, by director Josh Tickell, educating the public about biodiesel and other fuel related topics. That is not just... continue reading on LAist
Don't Let the Rain Fool You, We're Still in a DroughtCalifornia is still expected to have its worst drought in history, despite the rain we are seeing over this weekend. As always, DWP and LAist, remind you to turn off your sprinklers during this rainy time, as well as continue to conserve water as much as possible. If you... continue reading on LAist
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