East County Magazine
Green Houses – Jamul Home is Green and Fire-Safe
Printer-friendly versionEco-friendly EAST COUNTY homes By Miriam Raftery After twice having to evacuate during wildfires, Keith and Danya Jolley decided to build a new, fire-safe and energy efficient “green” home on their Jamul property. The home was featured on last year’s GreenBuilt Homes Tour. One year later, the Jolleys remain thrilled with their new home. “The house turned out
Green Beat – Green Citizenship: First Step to a Sustainable World
Printer-friendly versionBy Chuck Brands OK, I’m ticked off. This is going to be a bit of a rant that will touch on hot-button issues facing all of us. Just in case that prospect deters you from reading the rest, I’ll share this month’s green treat with you up front. Wanna be a “green” know-it-all? Visit www.green.alltop.com daily for the single
The Will Power Report – Solar Roofs
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power The real unemployment rate in the U.S. is over 7%. Many people have stopped looking for jobs. Particularly hard hit is the construction business, due to the mortgage meltdown. The thin-film solar panel business needs a government subsidy and tax breaks for homeowners who install prefab solar panels. The new laser-deposited
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COUNTY OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE, COMPOST WITH WORMS, AND COMPOST AT FARMS AND RANCHES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 9, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden. Food scraps produce harmful greenhouse gases in a landfill and little to none in a compost pile. Preventing
COUNTY OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE, COMPOST WITH WORMS, AND COMPOST AT FARMS AND RANCHES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 9, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden. Food scraps produce harmful greenhouse gases in a landfill and little to none in a compost pile. Preventing
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW PROVIDES STRONGEST RAT POISON RESTRICTIONS IN NATION
Printer-friendly version Northern spotted owl and other wildlife can suffer from secondary poisoning after eating a rodent that has been poisoned. Photo Credit: Tom Kogut 95% of mountain lions and 88% of birds of prey tested by Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game had exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, which can be deadly to predators that consume poisoned rodents. By Miriam
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW PROVIDES STRONGEST RAT POISON RESTRICTIONS IN NATION
Printer-friendly version Northern spotted owl and other wildlife can suffer from secondary poisoning after eating a rodent that has been poisoned. Photo Credit: Tom Kogut 95% of mountain lions and 88% of birds of prey tested by Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game had exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, which can be deadly to predators that consume poisoned rodents. By Miriam
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW PROVIDES STRONGEST RAT POISON RESTRICTIONS IN NATION
Printer-friendly version Northern spotted owl and other wildlife can suffer from secondary poisoning after eating a rodent that has been poisoned. Photo Credit: Tom Kogut 95% of mountain lions and 88% of birds of prey tested by Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game had exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, which can be deadly to predators that consume poisoned rodents. By Miriam
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW PROVIDES STRONGEST RAT POISON RESTRICTIONS IN NATION
Printer-friendly version Northern spotted owl and other wildlife can suffer from secondary poisoning after eating a rodent that has been poisoned. Photo Credit: Tom Kogut 95% of mountain lions and 88% of birds of prey tested by Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game had exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, which can be deadly to predators that consume poisoned rodents. By Miriam
GARDEN YOGA TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 11AM-NOON IN OCTOBER AT WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo generated with Copilot powered by DALL-E 3 September 24, 2024 (El Cajon) — Garden Yoga is a joyful practice and exploration of movement in an alignment informed class appropriate for all levels. Celebrate nature and wellness weekly at The Water Conservation Garden. During October, between 11 a.m. to noon the Garden features
GARDEN YOGA TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 11AM-NOON IN OCTOBER AT WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo generated with Copilot powered by DALL-E 3 September 24, 2024 (El Cajon) — Garden Yoga is a joyful practice and exploration of movement in an alignment informed class appropriate for all levels. Celebrate nature and wellness weekly at The Water Conservation Garden. During October, between 11 a.m. to noon the Garden features
COUNTY BOARD ADOPTS 2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Printer-friendly versionBy Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: County of San Diego Communications Office September 19, 2024 (San Diego) — The County’s Board of Supervisors adopted September 11, the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the unincorporated area and at County facilities to reach net zero emissions
COUNTY BOARD ADOPTS 2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Printer-friendly versionBy Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: County of San Diego Communications Office September 19, 2024 (San Diego) — The County’s Board of Supervisors adopted September 11, the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the unincorporated area and at County facilities to reach net zero emissions
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