Local Ecology | ||
Leadership with sprawl Vision | ||
By the time the concept of "smart growth" moves from talk to action, will there be anything left to save? | ||
Sierra Club announces ballot endorsements for March 2002 primary | ||
The San Diego Earth Times supports and recommends these candidates. | ||
Afoot & Afield in Peñasquitos Canyon | ||
Support the Sierra Club Canyon Campaign. | ||
National Issues | ||
Property privileges (not rights) | ||
The Cipro case reminds us property rights are subordinate to the public good. | ||
What drives the costs of flood disasters? | ||
Hint: it's not the weather or climate. | ||
Energy | ||
Federal renewable energy standard would help prevent energy price shocks | ||
More than 100 organizations give support to federal renewable portfolio standard as Senate begins to construct energy legislation | ||
Americans favor alternative energy methods to solve shortages | ||
Nine out of 10 Americans (91%) expressed their favor for investments in alternative power sources in both polls this year. | ||
No cost for communities to recycle all rechargeable batteries | ||
Potential for 1.3 million jobs nationwide from clean energy | ||
Transportation | ||
Budget EV Rental Cars achieves5 million miles | ||
More than 130,000 gallons of gasoline saved and 20 tons of air pollution prevented. | ||
Mobility study warns of gridlock, pollution | ||
Our best interests? | ||
Honoring Our Achievements | ||
San Diego Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar introduces new awards to recognize outstanding transportation projects in our area. | ||
Pollution and Waste | ||
The Scotchgard Papers | ||
The truth behind 3M's withdrawal of Scotchgard from the market reveals another case of putting corporate profits ahead of public welfare. | ||
New technology to reduce vehicle pollution | ||
Tiny pollution particles may carry large consequences for earth's water supply | ||
Diet & Health | ||
Compounds in garlic fight malaria and cancer | ||
Positive attitude is best prevention against heart disease | ||
Souped-up broccoli, broccoli sprouts deter cancers in rats | ||
Facing the facts about skin care products | ||
Observations from the Edge | ||
The Population Bomb and those lighting the fuse |