Going Green in Arizona

The following articles are packed with information regarding going green in Arizona. Please take a few moments to click on the links and read the related articles. A smart decision is an informed decision and we want to be sure you know how important it is to Go Green with Legacy!

Sustaining Arizona

• Teachers get lesson on climate change, energy
• Experts fear dim future for Arizona
• Solar projects create demand for desert land
• Preventing a repeat of Rodeo-Chediski Fire
• Holbrook wind turbines to deliver power
• Chickens given roosts in urban backyards
• Lower fuel, home prices stall green building
• Artsy design is green, durable, too
• Consumers drive demand for renewable energy
• Young firm turns shipping containers into homes

Energy

• Energy-saving bulbs have drawbacks
• Fertilizer industry finds its alternative energy: corncobs
• Solar incentives clear Senate panel
• Officials vow support for renewable energy in West
• UAW urges support for 'cash for clunkers' bill
• Edison to decommission coal-fired power plant
• Parcels at land auction sell for $2.6M
• City pushes for more alt-fuel taxis at airport
• Solar collectors to power test laundry
• Tax incentives on water heaters

Organics

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• FBI Crime Statistics, 2006 through 2008
• Farmers fear cuts to food-safety program
• Worms help with philosophy of reduce, reuse
• Plutonium in sewer is feared

Green style

• Mesa firm makes eco-safe golf balls
• Lightweight, durable bamboo has variety of uses
• Green renting: Tenants desire eco-friendly digs
• Tax credit for 5 green upgrades
• Nature's best friend: Dog park wins green award

ASU GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABILITY

• Calif. solar company opens facility in Mesa
• Green projects at Surprise schools
• Project teaches students how to conserve water
• New grant will launch Hohokam ruins project
• Not a hard-core birder? This is the (in)activity for you

Resources

• Climate Crisis
• Earth 911
• Go Green Initiative
• Biodiesel
• Water conservation: what you can do
• Water - Use it Wisely Community Resources Guide