Global Warming, Climate Change and Carbon Footprint all conjure up great debate and discussion, but per recent findings by the Center For American Progress there seems to be an agreement between those that are very alarmed about climate change and those that are doubtful or even dismissive of the idea. The report speaks about 6 categories of thought within our population, and finds that although differences, there are also some important agreements.
The OPEN Daily : Eco-Living
Global Warming’s Six Americas
Friday, September 3rd, 2010TreePeople at the Mar Vista Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Visit the Mar Vista Community Council Green Booth this Sunday August 29th to learn more about TreePeople! TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit that unites the power of trees, people and technology to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles.
‘Write to Heal’ Writers Workshop in Malibu
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010‘Write to Heal’ is a unique 8-week workshop is devoted to exploring the healing power of writing and is open to anyone seeking greater well-being. It is taking place 9/12 – 10/31 on Sunday afternoons (3-6pm) at a private home in Malibu.
Writing is known to be a restorative tool that reduces stress and bolsters the [...]
GoSolar in 2010 with Community Solar Power
Friday, August 20th, 2010Open Neighborhoods has announced group pricing and free solar assessments for Los Angeles area homes and business with the GoSolar 2010 community solar program. Switching to solar power for your home, business or apartment/condo is one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving on your electric bill.
Community-Wide Solar Program Launches in LA
Thursday, August 12th, 2010We are pleased to announce that The OPEN Daily is sponsoring neighborhood solar programs across the LA Westside. The Open Neighborhoods solar team has evaluated dozens of installers and selected a leading installer who is offering a group discount of up to 30% on residential and commercial solar panel installation.
Los Angeles Streetsblog Re-Launch Party and Fundraiser
Monday, August 9th, 2010It’s official! L.A. Streetsblog will remain open for business.
Come celebrate the re-launch of the site as Los Angeles’ leading source for news on the effort to green and clean our county’s transportation system.
To celebrate the “re-launch,” LA Streets Blog is throwing a party and fundraiser in West L.A. on August 25th. The party starts [...]
Learn Why LED Lightbulbs Make Sense
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Visit the Mar Vista Community Council Green Booth this Sunday, August 1st for the return of Constant Solar. This time they will demonstrate the benefit of LED lighting on your electric consumption. Their display will include incandescent, compact fluorescent, and LED lighting that can be selected by the push of a button with a meter [...]
Sustainable Works 6-Week Green Living Workshop Starting 9/21
Wednesday, July 21st, 20106 Tuesday Meetings Starting September 21, 2010.
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, and 10/26
7:00-8:30pm
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center.
23400 Park Sorrento
Calabasas, CA 91302.
*Workshops meet for six – 1.5 hour sessions at the same location and time.*
Participants can now earn a special completion Bag filled with eco-goodies if all workshop requirements are met!
Learn more about the environmental problems [...]
Green Power Communities Mark Two Year Anniversary of Gore Climate Challenge
Monday, July 19th, 2010Two years ago, former VP Al Gore called for America to produce 100% of our electricity from energy sources with zero carbon emissions – and to do so within 10 years.
At Open Neighborhoods we were inspired by Gore’s clean energy challenge, and soon launched a petition drive in Mar Vista to build support for a [...]
Mar Vista to Partner with EPA on Clean Energy
Friday, July 16th, 2010The Mar Vista Community Council voted this week to partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and become an EPA Green Power Community. Pending acceptance into the program, the neighborhood will join Santa Clara and Palo Alto in a short list of California communities who have met EPA green power purchasing guidelines.
The EPA’s Green [...]
