12 Jun Favorite posts from the week

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I’ve recently started an experiment, a work in progress: http://www.green4th.com/
The following articles come from that newsfeed.

This week’s coolest stuff:

  • 1. Nature Rocks, http://www.naturerocks.org/
    making family outdoor adventures easy, from camping at national parks to pitching tents in your own backyards…

  • 2. Top 10 Greenest Music Festivals, http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4707&src=QSA079
    Not seeing ACL or SXSW on this list…

  • 3. Understanding Infrastructure Emissions, http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17260-train-can-be-worse-for-climate-than-plane.html
    we greenies in Austin rarely discuss the depth of every Westerner’s greenhouse gas cycle; in short: manufacture, delivery, use, disposal. The study featured in this article is a good reference for our local conversations regarding transportation.

  • 4. Staycation, , http://agreenliving.org/green-staycation-tips/
    if you’re like me, you’ll be hanging around Central TX this summer – here are some tips to consider.

  • 5. BiPartisan Food Blog, http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/
    check out what the Obamas are eating.

  • 6. Online Fruit Sharing, http://www.neighborhoodfruit.com/
    a great resource for building a tastier Austin… start a network of backyard fruit sharers —

  • 7. “My Next House Will Be on a Bike Path”, http://www.greenparentchicago.com/2009/06/my-next-house-will-be-on-a-bike-path.html
    It’s summer and biking in Austin is a joy — we should all do as much of it as possible. Maybe you’re heard, there’s a national movement on to make cities more bike friendly? This post comes from a convinced mom, recently moved to a Chicago suburb…

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    So there’s 7 – check out www.green4th.com for more.

    There’s lots going around in other communities around the USA we can draw inspiration from and utilize in Austin to build a more beautiful future. Check it out! And be well, Chris

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