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Columbia River : Tuesday, 16 March 2010 12:02 PST : a service of The Public Press
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Welcome to Green Living

A Practical Journal for Friends of the Environment

Green Living has been publishing news you can use, mostly related to environmental issues, since 1990. Our regular topics include organic gardening, green building, health, ecocareers and right livelihood, outdoors/sports, socially responsible investing, econotes, questions and answers, book reviews, and features on topical environmental issues.

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recent articles

Metal Roofing--Love It or Leave It—Nobody’s Indifferent

by Laurie Mercer                         1000414 5

How one island-based camp-to-cottage transformation in Stoddard, NH, embraced green living and got topped with a cool metal roof.


The Green Designation for Realtors

by Stephen Morris                         1000413 2

Is the Green Designation for Realtors Hip or Hype?


College Cafeterias Go Local But in Different Ways

by Sam Rubinoff                         1000412 2

Local colleges are finding ways to go local with their food service


Random, Incessant Barking

by Stephen Morris                         1000411 1

It’s a noisy world out there in the blogosphere. A whole lotta woofin’ goin’ on.


The Two Decade Perspective

by Stephen Morris                         1000410 5

a survey of environmental leaders (and friends of Green Living)




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recent reviews

A Bevy of Books

by Stephen Morris                         1000409 3

Books for children, green devotionals, and the New Solar Home


Getting Over the Wall : Assigned homework for the Spring edition

by Michael Potts                         1000382 10

the most important non-fiction book since Beyond the Limits in 1992


Humans Caught in Crossfire in the The War on Bugs

by A.C. Hutchinson                         1000205 32

The War on Bugs documents the consistent and systematic poisoning of humans that has taken place over more than the past century, usually under the guise of progress...


Solar Energy International's PV / Solar Home Design

by Linda Pinkham                         9155 76

If you want to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle quickly, and understand more about renewable energy, SEI's online courses are a good place to start.


review: New Village Green

by Linda Pinkham                         9150 49

Stephen Morris has written a book that comes close to being comprehensive in explaining the green movement.



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of local interest

The World of Bamboo

by Gib Cooper                         1000192 86

Bamboo's natural range includes every continent except Europe and Antarctica.

We once had 5 million acres of an American native bamboo know as Canebrake or Arundinaria gigantea growing in our Southeastern quarter. This bamboo and its ecosystem were soon greatly diminished in area by the migration of settlers in the early 19th century. The bamboo grew in good soil and was cleared for farmland. Unbelievably, a new species was described for the USA in 2006. Its name is Hill cane, or Arundinaria appalachiana.


Beyond Organic

by Kellie Gordon                         1000362 44

Biodynamic® farming is receiving more attention every day and for good reason. As a sustainable practice with the smallest carbon footprint of any agricultural method, this farming method is also producing lush, robust, nutrient-rich plants whose health and vitality are surprising even the farmers growing them. "It's really remarkable," says Randy Buresh, founder of Oregon's Wild Harvest in Sandy, Oregon. "We've been certified organic for more than fifteen years, but it's only in the process of becoming Certified Biodynamic® that I've seen plants the size of these. The roots are strong; the soil is richer than ever, and crops are easily 20% bigger than ever before. It's amazing."


PDX Green Notes Autumn '09

by Gary Munkhoff                         1000361 21

Information of interest in the Portland, Oregon region, Autumn 2009


Pioneers

by John Patterson                         1000363 20

This is the first in a series of articles by individuals who have, for the last 30 years or more, been actively engaged in building a more sustainable lifestyle for themselves and for their community. John Patterson, founder and owner of Mr. Sun Solar, has stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be our first "Pioneer" and share some of his thoughts with us.

In 1979, I put a solar water heating system on my home and was very impressed with how well it worked. I thought solar made good investment sense.



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most popular articles

building:Bottom-Up, Bottom-Line Approach to Top of House

by Marshall Glickman                         1008 150

Roof is grabbing your attention? Got a leak?That's when you realize no building component is more important...


garden:10 Tips for buying an Outdoor Fireplace

by Stephen Morris                         1056 411

Before purchasing a chiminea, outdoor fireplace, or open firepit, there are many factors to consider.


health:Toxic Pet Toys? Earth-Friendly Alternatives

by Jill Breitner                         9152 95

Choosing toys for our pets seems like a no-brainer, yet dogs in particular are susceptible to the dangers of toxic toys


energy:Wood Heat 101 Basics

by Kathleen Jarschke-Schultze                         9153 94

A classic primer, based on hands-on experience, for living with the world's oldest heating technology


money:Green MBA? No Longer a Contradiction

by Patrick Morris                         9124 133

Green business isn't just the local farmers' market anymore.


food:Fast track to 'Slow Food'

by Stephen Morris                         9128 93

Bill Schubart is a guy who likes nothing more than inviting friends over to share a meal


nature:What Does Zero Waste Really Mean?

by Paul Palmer                         9103 86

Too many people have convinced themselves that the creation of garbage is an innate activity, even a social right!


travel:Vacation Locally

by Linda Pinkham                         1000270 41

Fuel prices have changed everything this summer, not the least of which might be our vacation plans.


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