Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Whole Foods Novato
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Harry Moore, former Novato Mayor and Marin Supervisior, dies
Harry Moore, died Monday night as a result of a brain aneurysm, after being rushed to Marin General
He was a driving figure in the North Bay environmental movement. As a member of the Novato Planning Commission, Mayor, Member of the City Council, and County Supervisor, he helped to establish tougher environmental standards for his community and county. He was also a co-founder of Sustainable North Bay. He served two terms on the College of Marin Community College Board, once in the seventies; and more recently, in the mid part of this decade
He is survived by wife Callita and their four children -- Katie, Chuck, Jeff and Lillian.
Plans for a memorial service are pending.
Friday, May 16, 2008
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
On Earth Day -- Remember Marin Computer Resource Center
MCRC
415-883-1428
42 Digital Dr. #3
Novato, CA 94949
Email: info@mcrc.org
Open Monday-Friday from 10-6
Link to CNN SITE on James Burgett, Executive Director, MCRC:
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/
No. We believe in recycling and reuse every day.
And we feel we provide a way for that to happen.
So, why wait? Or, come next month.
Whatever works for you. We're here all year long.
Except we don't work weekends or holidays.
WE'VE MOVED!
WOW, do we love our new space! But, we're still hard to find, so here's the trick...Our driveway is on the right, just past building 24, and across the street from Accurate Smog of Marin in building 19. We've made a sign to sit under the tree where you should turn in. If you miss it, fret not! Keep going, past Michael's Sourdough, and take the driveway around the outside of building 46. If you follow it all the way around the back of the building, you'll get the "scenic loop" before arriving at our roll-up door, #3. Watch for deer!
The traffic can get a little tight in front of our drop-off door, so please show respect for our neighbors and local delivery drivers by not blocking any other doors, vehicles, or traffic lanes. Even for a moment. Even a little bit. Our facility has one roll-up door (#3) for accepting equipment, and one glass door for our internet "lounge". You may park in any available spaces, and we will try to keep carts available for easier unloading.
A Non-Profit 501(c)3 Corporation
SPECIAL VIDEO: , featured CNN Hero
on May 1, 2007
CNN.com/Heroes
Responsibly Recycling Electronics
Computers, Printers, Monitors, TV's, VCR's, Stereos, Phones, & MORE, plus ALL their Accessories and Media
For FREE!!!
Household or Office, Working or Not - WE WANT IT!!!
*CRT and LCD devices (TVs, monitors, laptops, etc.) from addresses outside the State of California are
subject to recycling fees of $.50/lb, and can only be accepted at our sister facility, ACCRC, in Berkeley.
We REQUIRE a physical street address (P.O. Boxes are not acceptable) for everything brought to us.
NEW: We now accept small appliances such as Microwaves, Toaster Ovens, Blenders, and Coffee-Makers PROVIDED THEY ARE CLEAN. (no "science projects", please!)
MCRC keeps hazardous electronics waste out of the landfill.
We are an authorized eWaste collector by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. CEWID #100285.
We give away electronics that we refurbish and test to schools libraries, non-profits, and the disadvantaged.
Nothing shipped overseas except tested, working equipment donated to international recipients of our refurbished equipment. Save The World!
MCRC helps Bay Area companies to safely, legally, and economically convert formerly dangerous garbage into something useful for your - and our - neighbors.
We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
The equipment that you bring to us is tax deductible. Your kind financial donations are also tax deductible.
If you need help erasing your hard drive, we have a hard drive wiping service available. There is a fee of $10.00 per drive wipe.
We can pick-up from your home or office with our cargo van. We charge a flat fee of $100 per van load. Please call to arrange a Tuesday or Thursday appointment, and allow 2-4 weeks notice.
Your choice - to be a part of what we do - is something to be proud of. With your help, we are bringing your neighbors and your community tools that will help them survive in the Information Age. Without your help, we can do nothing. We hope that you will choose to support what we do...with your equipment, and financially as well.
We give old computers new life by placing refurbished products with non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, victims of fire and tragedy, and low-income and disabled households. Our volunteer technicians produce computers every week from your donations, to help organizations and families that would not otherwise have the means to obtain this technology. We continue to provide free computers and equipment to local organizations like these, just to name a few:
Marin Housing Authority
Marin County Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
Hamilton Elementary School
The MARS Radio Service
San Francisco Child Abuse
Prevention Program
Marin Center for Independent Living
Elpida House
Canal Community Alliance
Swords into Plowshares
Big Rock Sudbury School
Your tax-deductible equipment donations help us to provide no cost refurbished equipment to schools, non-profits, and the disadvantaged. We are in constant need of supplies, equipment, and services. If you have something we need and would like to help, please let us know.
Volunteers come to us from all walks of life to apply for hands-on experience with building and testing computers, monitors and printers that they would not ordinarily have access to. People who are working off Community Service hours also apply at MCRC to help support our organization while we support our community.
What do we do with the stuff we can't bring back to life? We recycle it! All unusable material is shipped to our sister facility in Berkeley, and then broken down to component parts and channeled to the appropriate recycler. We take great care to ensure that our waste products are handled in environmentally friendly ways, and not shipped overseas to become someone's else's toxic nightmare.
Please come in and drop off your electronic equipment at the Marin Computer Resource Center, and know that you are a part of what we do.
If you are in the East Bay, please visit our sister facility:
Alameda County Computer Resource Center (ACCRC)
1501 Eastshore Hwy.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-528-4052
Monday, April 07, 2008
NO on 98?!?
Voters Start Voting In One Month – Get the Word Out Today!!
While the June 3rd election is two months away, "vote-by-mail" voters begin receiving their ballots – and could start voting – the first week in May. We need your help to make sure people know that Prop. 98 is a deceptive scheme full of hidden agendas, funded by wealthy landlords that attacks renters, our environment, and jeopardizes water quality and supply, and our economy. And, that Prop. 99 is powerful, honest reform that would protect our homes from eminent domain abuse. It contains no hidden agendas and no adverse consequences. Get the word out today!
- Link to our web site http://www.no98yes99.com/ – the more people who link to us, the more chance we have of coming up in internet search engines.
- Send an e-mail to all registered California voters in your address book.
- Put a newsletter article (PDF) in your organization’s newsletter so everyone in your organization knows how to vote on 98/99.
- Write a Letter-to-the-Editor to your local paper. Sample Letters (PDF files):
- Yes on 99
- No on 98: Renters
- No on 98: Water
- No on 98: Environment
- If you rent, put this letter under the door of every apartment in your complex.
- Forward this email to a friend.
- Make a plan to handout literature the weekend right before absentee ballots hit – handouts available here.
- Volunteer to get involved in activities in your region, including press conferences, precinct walking, and more. E-mail info@no98yes99.com
Prop. 98 is An Attack on Real People. People Like Robert Potter.
Robert Potter is an 80 year-old retired U.S. Army veteran proud to be born and raised in San Francisco. Potter is a third-generation San Franciscan who has lived in the same rent controlled studio apartment for 30 years. Rent control is the only reason Robert and thousands of seniors like him can even afford to live in the city. Proposition 98 would strike a devastating one-two punch for all San Francisco renters, including Robert. First, 98 immediately eliminates important renter protections like laws protecting renters against unfair evictions. Second, Prop. 98 eliminates rent control. Since the renter protections will be outlawed, landlords can kick out tenants like Robert for no good reason and eliminate rent control on that unit forever. Robert is an outspoken critic of Prop. 98, participating in No on 98 rallies and urging his friends, neighbors and anyone who will listen to turn out to vote on June 3 and defeat Prop. 98.
"I hope we vote 98 down so we can keep rent control because the rent in this city is too high. People who will suffer most are seniors, the youth and veterans that live on fixed incomes. I tell people that we all need to come out and vote. The landlords are so greedy, we stand to lose everything."
Robert C. Potter, San Francisco
Thank you for all your hard work as we approach the June 3 election. Let us know how we can help you get the message out about No on 98, Yes on 99.
Thanks,
No on 98 / Yes on 99 Team
If you are having problems viewingThursday, March 20, 2008
Hybrid Electric-Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in Marin
image of bus: AC TRANSIT
I met the bus right outside my apartment.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Dr. James Hansen's letter to Prime Minster Gordon Brown
Prime Minister Gordon Brown
10 Downing Street
London SW1A 2AA
Dear Prime Minister,
"Your leadership is needed on a matter concerning coal-fired power plants in your country, a matter with ramifications for life on our planet, including all species. Prospects for today’s children, and especially the world’s poor, hinge upon our success in stabilizing climate.
"For the sake of identification, I am a United States citizen, director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University Earth Institute. I am a member of our National Academy of Sciences, have testified before our Senate and House of Representatives on many occasions, have advised our Vice President and Cabinet members on climate change and its relation to energy requirements, and have received numerous awards including the World Wildlife Fund’s Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal from Prince Philip.
"I write, however, as a private citizen, a resident of Kintnersville, Pennsylvania. I was assisted in composing this letter by many colleagues, including Europeans, Americans and others, who commented upon a draft letter. Because of the urgency of the matter, I have not collected signatures, but your advisors will verify the authenticity of the science discussion.
"I recognize that for years you have been a strong supporter of aggressive forward-looking actions to mitigate dangerous climate change. Also the United Kingdom has been active in pressing the international community to take appropriate actions. We are now at a point that bold leadership is needed, leadership that could change the course of human history.
"Global climate is near critical tipping points that could lead to loss of all summer sea ice in the Arctic with detrimental effects on wildlife, initiation of ice sheet disintegration in West Antarctica and Greenland with progressive, unstoppable global sea level rise, shifting of climatic zones with extermination of many animal and plant species, reduction of freshwater supplies for hundreds of millions of people, and a more intense hydrologic cycle with stronger droughts and forest fires, but also heavier rains and floods, and stronger storms driven by latent heat, including tropical storms, tornados and thunderstorms.
"Feasible actions now could still point the world onto a course that minimizes climate change. . ."
more
Source: Solar Times (Box 1061 Stinson Beach CA; solartimeseditor@gmail.com), First Quarter, 2008 pp. 16-17.
Link:
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/mailings/20071219_DearPrimeMinister.pdf
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Tree Seder/Arbor Day: Not Too Late
from Frances Lee
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Arbor Day first took place on April 10, 1872. It was an shared by Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), who served as President Grover Cleveland's Secretary of Agriculture.
Morton was a ardent greens warden. He decided that a could be dedicated to the honoring and planting of trees.
One of the Nixon Administrations achievements was the proclamation of the last Friday in April as National Arbor Day..
This Arbor Day -- April 25 -- decide to help the environment by planting some trees. This will benefit your community. And add more oxygen to the atmosphere. More on this.
Check this out: http://americanforests.org
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NATIVE HABITAT RESTORATION--Carleton-Oberlin Alumni joint event
SF, Saturday, January 19, 2008, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Presidio Native Plant Nursery www.parksconservancy.org
follow link to Native Plant Nurseries.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Nanosolar Solar Cell: from Organic Bytes
| SUSTAINABILITY NEWS OF THE WEEK: from ORGANIC BYTES #125
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Sunday, December 23, 2007
Cool Cities Climate Action Plan Forum: Links
www.coolmayors.org or
Cool Cities Climate Action Plan Forum:
http://coolcities.us/forum/viewforum.php?f=11
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Golden Gate's ZEB
Email events@goldengate.org or call 511, and request the Green brochure for more information.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
California to ban raw milk? Take action today
All key assembly representatives support overturning AB 1735.
However, your assemblymen have expressed concern that we do not have the support of the California Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. A.G. Kawamura.
He appears to be the last raw milk challenge standing.
Contact the CA Secretary of Agriculture immediately!
Please call him today and send out as many letters and faxes as possible.
Fax: 916-654-0403
The message to him should be very strong, yet respectful. The talking points we suggest may sound harsh but they reflect the truth (see "Background" below). The Secretary needs to know what has happened on his watch:
Background:
We have discovered that certain staff members in CDFA actually committed crimes by "introducing negative language into a bill which would be applied to an industry which it regulates." This is outrageous illegal activity; it defies written administrative policy and must not be tolerated within CDFA. The normal legal process requires CDFA to bring any legislative language to the attention of the governors office prior to contacting an assembly committee. CDFA misrepresented facts, claiming AB 1735 was so insignificant that it could be handled "as a consent item" and did not require discussion or debate. Other substantial and material misstatements of fact also occurred to keep AB 1735 secret and silent.
This is the big event we have all been working towards. It may be the last effort needed to overcome AB 1735. Please call today and send your letters.
Organic Consumers Association <ronniecummins@organicconsumers.org> wrote:
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
about biofuels
Washington, DC - By a vote of 235 to 181 the House today passed H.R. 6, The Energy Independence and Security Act, one of the most significant overhauls of our nation's energy policy in decades. The legislation, which will help move the nation towards a responsible energy policy, includes increased mileage standards for automobiles, a commitment to increase the development of renewable energy sources, and a bi-partisan proposal put forth by Bay Area Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) relating to the research and development of biofuels. Woolsey's proposal would ensure that as the cultivation of biofuels continues to grow, their production is done in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
"Biofuels have the potential to diversify our energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if we pursue this path with a full understanding of the implications of biofuel production and processing," Woolsey said. "That's why my proposal specifies that in producing and developing new sources of biofuels we must ensure that their production is sustainable, and result in lower greenhouse gas emissions."
The cornerstone of the new energy policy is the first increase in fuel efficiency standards since 1975, ensuring that cars and trucks receive a minimum of 35 miles per gallon by 2020. Not only will such an increase save American families money at the pump, on average between $700 and $1,000 annually, but it will be the environmental equivalent of removing 28 million of today's cars and trucks from our roads.
The legislation also includes a landmark mandate to ensure that 15% of our nation's electricity comes from renewable energy sources by 2020. This mandate, coupled with increased efficiency standards for household appliances, will result in massive consumer savings of between $13-18 billion by 2020, and will reduce our nation's global warming emissions by at least 84 million metric tons per year by 2020. Such a reduction is the equivalent of taking an additional 10-15 million vehicles off the road, and is aided by $9 billion in tax incentives aimed to spur the production of renewable energy sources and provide tax incentives to consumers who choose more efficient vehicles and appliances.
"When it comes to much of what's being proposed in this legislation, the nation is just catching up to some of the projects going on in Marin and Sonoma Counties, which are leading the way when it comes to environmental responsibility," Woolsey said. "Many of our firms and public works projects are experimenting and developing environmentally friendly projects using cutting edge technologies such as buses that run on liquefied natural gas, increased efficiency standards in our building codes, clean and renewable energy resources at The Geysers, increased usage of solar energy by our local public utility firms, and building sustainable electric cars.
"But this bill raises the bar nationwide, setting higher standards for all of us, and all I can say is 'it's about time.' It's about time that we have a nationwide renewable energy standard, such as the one I've put forth for biofuels, since renewable energy opportunities are available not just in Marin and Sonoma Counties, but in every corner of this nation. This bill will help us invest in those opportunities, and make them work for a cleaner future for our children."
Part of that investment must come from the development, and commercialization, of alternative energy sources. That's why the legislation provides funding for the research and development of alternatives such as solar; wave; geothermal; and hydrogen energy sources.
In addition to the production of alternative energies, the bill focuses on energy savings. Besides those seen by increased appliance and automotive efficiency, the legislation calls for increased standards in the building sector, as well as in the energy usage in federal and public buildings.
"This is a good bill and we can only hope that the Senate will help get it to the President's desk," Woolsey said.
Friday, December 07, 2007
COOL CITIES ADVANCED GHG INVENTORY SOFTWARE TRAINING.
Hello Everyone
I am pleased to announce we will be holding the much anticipated ADVANCED Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and ICLEI Clean Air and Climate Protection Software (CACPS) Training before the end of the year. We have teamed up with a technical expert from ICLEI to bring this training to Cool Cities. Creating GHG emissions inventories are a critical step in reducing GHGs, so we look forward to having you participate.
If you have attended the introductory training from Cool Cities on GHG Inventories and CACPS, and foresee the possibility that you will play a role in helping your city collect and synthesize the data necessary to complete your municipal or community wide GHG inventory, then this webcast training is for you! If you would to gain a more in depth knowledge of GHG Inventories for local governments and communities, then this webcast is also for you!
The training will be more involved than past trainings because of the volume of material that we will cover, but you will learn about the CACP Software function in much greater detail, as well as strategies for collecting and working with GHG emissions data. This training is also appropriate for city staff that may be working to complete a GHG Inventory. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the training: stephanie.cutts@sierraclub.org
We will be holding another introductory training on GHG inventories early in the New Year, as well as another opportunity for the advanced training.
ADVANCED GHG INVENTORY AND ICLEI SOFTWARE TRAINING
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Time: 7 - 10 pm ET, 6 - 9 CT, 5 - 8 MT, 4 -7 PT *NOTE: We have allotted 3 hours, but plan on going through content in 2 hours and then opening up for about 30 minutes of questions and answers. We can use the whole time if we need it.
Technology Requirements: Computer with internet access and a telephone (Webcast details will be distributed before the training)
Instructors: Alex Ramel, Program Officer, ICLEI and Stephanie Cutts, Policy Analyst, Cool Cities
RSVP: Please respond to Stephanie Cutts, stephanie.cutts@sierraclub.org by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Stephanie Cutts
Policy Analyst, Cool Cities Campaign
Global Warming and Energy Program
Sierra Club
stephanie.cutts@sierraclub.org
http://coolcities.us
Stephanie.Cutts@sierraclub.org wrote:
Re: [thizzled] from Natural Logic: Green Tomorrow
[http://www.natlogic.com]
| "Join futurist Jamais Cascio for a stimulating exploration of how the sustainability revolution will transform our politics, our economics, and our lives. . . . "This webinar is part of the ongoing Carbon Neutral Learning⢠program from Natural Logic, bring you engaging, practical, up-to-date guidance from leading practitioners." Series host: Gil Friend, Natural Logic CEO. Register now! Date: December 20 Time: Session begins at 1:00pm ET (12:00pm CT, 11:00am MT, 10:00am PT) Length: 60 minutes Cost: $129 per session (per location, not per person - feel free to gather your colleagues around a computer and a speakerphone) About the presenters "Jamais Cascio is co-founder of WorldChanging.com and a founding fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. "Cascio writes about the intersection of emerging technologies and cultural transformation, focusing on the importance of long-term, systemic thinking. "He speaks around the world on issues including the global environment, technological transformation, and political change. "In 2003, Cascio co-founded http://www.WorldChanging.com, the award-winning website identifying models, tools, and ideas for building a "bright green" future. "In March, 2006, he started http://www.OpenTheFuture.com as his online home. "Cascio presently serves as a research affiliate at the Institute for the Future, as Director of Impacts Analysis for The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology, and as a Senior Associate at Natural Logic. "Gil Friend is president and CEO of Natural Logic, Inc., a sustainability consulting firm helping clients build economic advantage through exceptional environmental performance. . . . Friend blogs at http://blogs.natlogic.com/friend." Carbon Neutral Learning⢠Natural Logic PO Box 119 Berkeley, California 94701 510-248-4940 www.NatLogic.com |
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Re: Carl, The Environment Thanks You
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| This year Goodwill of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties was able to:
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! You can even fill out a donation form online ahead of time, to ensure those end-of-the-year tax credits. We accept almost anything in good, clean, working condition. As a guideline, if you would give it to a friend or hand it down to a relative, it's perfect for Goodwill! Thank you for your continued support, Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo & Marin Counties | |
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Re: BOOK LAUNCH: Green Building for Dummies
Green Building for Dummies <events@organicarchitect.com> wrote:
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
6:00 pm - 10:00 pmYou're invited:
BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: "Green Building for Dummies"Join architect and author Eric Corey Freed for the launch of his new book, "Green Building for Dummies."
Eric will be signing copies of the book while you drink and mingle with all of the green gliterati.LOCATION: Temple SF Nightclub, 540 Howard Street (between First and Second), San Francisco
COST: Free
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