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Written by Gayly Green
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 21:57 |
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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people have always been trailblazers. In a decaying neighbohood we rebuild and renovate houses into homes. Gay people break down rigid constructs of religion and grow ourselves in personal and communal spirituality. We open our minds to new ideas and new ways to improve our quality of life. Gay people demand quality in cars, products, and leisure. We've completely destroyed past stereotypes of personal grooming and body care. With all the positive things the gay community has brought to America and the world, there is at least one negative stereotype that has been associated with many gay people. Gay people have the luxury of high amounts disposible income which many times translates into over-indulgence and over-consumption. This site's mission is to help reshape how that disposible income is used to not only have less of an impact on the environment but possibly a possitive impact on the environment. This is how to be gay, fabulous, green and environment friendly! |
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The World of Cars Is Changing Fast |
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Written by VOA
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 02:30 |
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Americans, possibly more than any other people, love their cars. Ownership of cars is a sign of middle class wealth. A car has long been part of the American dream. For many people, nothing provides a feeling of freedom like driving in a powerful car on the open road. But high fuel prices and changes in technology are causing people to change the way they look at the car. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 April 2008 02:46 |
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Colleges See Green in Sustainability Studies |
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Written by VOA
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 02:05 |
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Many colleges and universities around the country now offer programs in sustainability studies. These programs combine environmental science, social science, economics, agriculture, renewable energy and other subjects. Antioch University in New Hampshire and Maharishi University of Management in Iowa are just two of the schools with sustainability programs. At Dominican University of California, near San Francisco, students can receive a master's of business administration in sustainable enterprise. School officials say their Green MBA brings together the aims of the financial world with those of the social justice and environmental movements. |
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'Green' Schools Grow Around US |
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Written by VOA
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 06:00 |
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 In Alexandria, Virginia, the two thousand students at T.C. Williams High School started classes last month in a new building. It was built as a "green" school based on requirements from the United States Green Building Council.
The council is a nonprofit organization made up of building industry leaders. It has a rating system for buildings called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. In two thousand one, there were four schools asking for LEED certification. Now there are four hundred, including T.C. Williams. So far, fifty-eight schools have been recognized for meeting the requirements. These include protecting natural areas and limiting the amount of chemicals in building materials. They also include better lighting and improved indoor air quality. Buildings are also rated on how well they use energy and water, and on things like the use of recycling programs. |
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