According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average U.S. home size has nearly doubled since the 1970’s increasing from 1,400 square feet to 2,700 square feet. This is an alarming trend for the environment and its limited resource but it’s not the only option for future homeowners. Coinciding with the minimalist and simple living mentality,…
http://youtu.be/qdLYjdbZK64 The Hidden Valley Retreat and Spa is a unique destination venue for your wedding, retreat or reunion. This historic natural estate is conveniently located in the hills of Escondido and offers an 11-acre garden paradise with modern accommodations, meeting rooms and enjoyable amenities. We welcome groups with up to 40 overnight guests, 150 daytime…
More electricity is consumed daily in the US than in any other nation worldwide. And with all the issues Earth is confronting right now with pollution and ozone layer depletion, we should help save power, which in turn will assist Earth. I made a trip to California recently and stayed at one of the top…
The budget projections for the California high-speed rail seem like a runaway train in and of themselves. Neglecting the initial connection to San Diego, the project is only financed to stretch from San Francisco to Anaheim in its first phase. Originally the project was estimated to cost $45 billion in 2008 but has recently been…
Mandatory greenhouse gas reporting is an important step towards the low carbon economy, says Colin Baines You wouldn’t go on a diet without weighing yourself, and the same goes for carbon emissions. Companies need to know how much they emit so they can reduce it. Photograph: Paul Vozdic/Getty Images The mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas…
Keller Williams Realty East Valley in Tempe, Arizona is a great example of a company that focuses on the Triple Bottom Line; People, Profits, and Planet. Creating a paperless transaction is just one example of their commitment to sustainability.
It was a cold rainy day in San Diego, but not letting that get the better of us we headed to the Museum of Photographic Arts in the Balboa Park Museum district. In what was a welcome coincidence, the Infinite Balance exhibition was being held and is the first U.S. presentation of artists shortlisted for…
It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is over and instead of worrying about what’s filling our stomachs, it’s time to think about filling those stockings. Didn’t want to be involved in the Black Friday extravaganza? Not to worry, large retailers are still offering lucrative deals on hot Christmas items. However, what about those who…
Article Written by Brian Merchant Every year, the U.N. gathers negotiators and world leaders to attempt to craft a global framework for reducing worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Every year (with the exception of Kyoto in 1997), they fail. Even so, given all of the noise and pomp leading up to the 15th Conference of the…
An extra £100 million will be made available to support green energy projects in Scotland after a deal was stuck between Holyrood and Westminster. Chancellor George Osborne announced the Scottish Government would be able to spend half of the cash in the fossil fuel levy fund. The fund, currently worth about £200 million, is held…