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Illinois Earthquake of 5.4 Magnitude at 4:36 CT on 18 Friday 2008 – USGS IRIS Seismic Event

Environment Summary. This document provides news and information about an earthquake of 5.4 magnitude that took place in Illinois, USA at 9:36 AM Coordinated Universal Time (4:36 AM Central Time) on 18 Friday 2008. The location of the quake was 19 miles SE of Olney, Illinois. The quake was felt in Iowa City, Iowa, and recorded at… Continue reading Illinois Earthquake of 5.4 Magnitude at 4:36 CT on 18 Friday 2008 – USGS IRIS Seismic Event

Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Hydro, and Alternative Power Product Manufacturers and Providers

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers a directory of manufacturers and providers of solar and alternative energy products. Affordable-Solar.com – “Solar panels are an ideal power source for a variety residential and home solar applications. We offer a variety of panels, batteries, inverters, and water pumps including BP, Evergreen, and Xantrex Inverters. Affordable-solar.com helps reduce… Continue reading Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Hydro, and Alternative Power Product Manufacturers and Providers

Nellis Air Force Base – Largest PV Solar Power Plant in North America

UPDATE: 3 AUG 2024 When this article was first posted in 2008, the largest solar power installation was at Nellis Air Force Base. However, today in 2024, other large solar farms have come online. A Google search will provide some information about the larger solar power centers in the U.S. today. [View Search Results] Below… Continue reading Nellis Air Force Base – Largest PV Solar Power Plant in North America

Power and Electricity Sustainable Green Earth-Friendly Resources

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers information and resources for sustainable, green, and earth-friendly power and electricity. American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Battery Information Motherload EcoMagination.com – A media rich site provided by GE that offers information about new forms of obtaining and delivering power. Green Tags Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) Solar Electric Power Association SolarFarm.com –… Continue reading Power and Electricity Sustainable Green Earth-Friendly Resources

Permaculture and Urban Sustainable Living Resources

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers information and resources for the promotion of permaculture methods. Education Workshops and Institutes for Sustainable Living – a Resources for Life Directory GardenGirlTV.com – Urban Sustainable Living Permaculture.com Permaculture Association UK Permaculture Research Institute SolarFarm.com – “Surya Nagar is Sanskrit for “Home of the Sun”, and the mission of Surya Nagar is to… Continue reading Permaculture and Urban Sustainable Living Resources

Organizations Promoting Sustainability and Environmentally Green Earth Friendly Initiatives

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers a directory listing of organizations that promote sustainable and environmentally green initiatives. AmazonWatch.org. “Amazon Watch works to defend the environment and rights of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.” Avepalmas.org – defending plants from extinction Bioneers – defending humans from extinction Cali Bamboo – Wholesale Bamboo Fence and Lumber Care2 – Excellent Environmental… Continue reading Organizations Promoting Sustainability and Environmentally Green Earth Friendly Initiatives

Product and Consumer Good Manufacturers or Companies Emphasizing Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Production Choices

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers a directory of product and consumer good manufacturers or companies that emphasize earth-friendly and sustainable production choices. This list includes initiatives by companies that are not, by popular opinion, necessarily considered good for the earth. The products or services may be for sustainable construction or simply environmentally friendly consumer products.… Continue reading Product and Consumer Good Manufacturers or Companies Emphasizing Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Production Choices

Movies and Films about Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers a directory of movies and films about sustainability and environmental issues. In addition to the featured movies below, GreenPlanetFilms.org offers more suggestions. The 11th Hour: Turn Mankind’s Darkest Hour Into It’s Finest – “Environmental documentary 11th HOUR resides at the polar opposite of escapist summer fare its mission to firmly confront… Continue reading Movies and Films about Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Electric and Utility Cooperatives – Resources and Information

Activism > Environment Summary. This document provides access to resources and information on electric cooperatives for rural and metropolitan areas. About Electric Cooperatives. “Electric cooperatives are private, independent electric utilities, owned by the members they serve. Democratically governed businesses, electric cooperatives are organized under the Cooperative or Rochdale Principles, anchoring them firmly in the communities they serve… Continue reading Electric and Utility Cooperatives – Resources and Information

Education Workshops and Institutes for Sustainable Living

Activism > Environment Summary. This document provides access to resources and information on sustainability education workshops and institutes. Ancient Earth School of Natural Building Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). A membership-based association of colleges and universities working to advance sustainability in higher education in the US and Canada. BigGreenSummer.com – Big Green… Continue reading Education Workshops and Institutes for Sustainable Living