Two weeks ago, Al Gore spoke and called for ”our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within ten years.” So what do we do about it?

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On Thursday, July 17, former Vice President Al Gore issued a challenge to the American people, and to its leadership, to produce 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years. Listen to, read, or watch the speech on-line.

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What if, every time we used a non-renewable or threatened resource or contributed to climate change, a puff of red gas blasted out of our noses.

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[ July 22, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] In the award-winning film A Lot in Common, a community garden grows community as well as food, flowers, and consciousness. A diverse group turns a vacant lot in Berkeley, California into a blooming community garden full of lush native California vegetation, eco-friendly technology demonstrations, and outdoor artwork by local artists. They clash over political ideals, [...]

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[ July 4, 2008; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join your friends from The Natural Step Monona at this year’s Monona Community Festival, with an information booth open from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the 4th of July. This year we’re all about transportation. The Natural Step Monona booth will host a contest to rename ”Monona Lift” and have a big map [...]

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With the high cost of gasoline, “thought balloons” are floating over many a head. “Does the Monona Express pass near my house?” “How can I lessen the emissions from my commute?” “Doh! Why did I choose this gas-guzzling SUV over a compact hybrid?”

Continue reading With the High Cost of Gasoline (part 2)...