Archive for the ‘Environmental Issues’ Category

Today’s total solar eclipse (appx 7am Eastern/10am Pacific) is going to be broadcast live online from China, courtesy of the folks at NASA.

Each week Peter Viles over at the LA Times, writes his Tree of the Week article. This week it’s about Spring’s favorite…the Purple Plum.

Also, check out how you can help save the environment and get a free Purple Plum of your own, by calling LADWP at 1-800-GREENLA (800-473-3652).

Missing Persons may need to change some lyrics after Google Transit settles into Los Angeles. Apparently, Google is making it easier for people to get around using public transportation. Currently, navigating between the different systems can seem very daunting.

Unfortunately, I don’t think this will encourage new public transit patrons, but it should help those who already use the system.

That’s right!!! The City of Santa Monica may soon ban the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags for customers. Part of the plan may include a mandatory charge to customers if/when they don’t bring their own bag. Brings new meaning to, everyone brings their own ‘bag’gage.

Ok, it’s not the perfect “fix”, but at least there is a noticeable effort. The City of Los Angeles has committed to using only post-consumer recycled copy paper! Some kinks need to be worked out…such as having paper sent to China for recycling (HELLO!…send it to Washington State), and do they have to use the ‘bright white’ paper adding chlorine into the water system?

Regardless, it’s a start and hopefully the awareness will have a positive domino effect.