Greetings!
From a shaky economy to massive bailouts, 2008 has been a rocky year to say the least. But 2009 is poised for an upswing; our first "green" president is taking office in just a few short weeks and has an artillery of optimism and positivity backing him up. And judging from the word of the year, green issues are jumping from the back burner to the most burning issues on our minds. So curl up with a steaming cup of cocoa, take in the news of 2008, and get ready for a great new year.
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Word of the Year: Hypermiling
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 The New Oxford American Dictionary selected "hypermiling" as its word of 2008. As more people look for ways to improve mileage, "hypermiling" is sure to become part of everyone's lexicon.
Learn more about hypermiling
Are you a hypermiler? Share your tips on Sustainlane.com.
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All the News That's Fit to Print
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 No matter how you look at it, green issues, sustainability and environmentalism are no longer viewed as "fads" or "trends," but rather as essential elements required to persevere in these trying times. Here are a few of the green news stories from 2008 that helped usher in a greener 2009:
January
California sues the EPA for rejecting their proposed tailpipe rule.
The European Union gives Italy one month to clean up after its waste disposal crisis.
February
The "Fort Knox of Food" receives its first seeds.
FEMA hurries Hurricane Katrina survivors rushed out of toxic trailers.
March
Take us out to the ballgame: The Washington Nationals open the first green ballpark.
The planet dims as Earth Hour goes global.
Glaciers in the tropics play a disappearing act.
April
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Upcoming Events
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Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival:
The largest festival of its kind in the United States, it screens only the finest environmental and
adventure films and hosts activists, celebrities, filmmakers, and
speakers.
Jan 9-11
Nevada
City, California
wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
Green Jobs National Conference:
Connect with 2,000 government leaders and decision-makers, as well as business, labor and environmental organizations at this conference.
Feb. 4-6
Washington D.C.
greenjobsconference.org
Better Living Show:
A consumer show highlighting eight core topics
including: lifestyle, home/garden, transportation,
food/beverage, clean tech, eco-adventure, recycling
and conservation with food, speakers, and more.
March 27-29
Portland, OR
betterlivingshow.org
Feminine Eco-Leadership: Women in Sustainability Presented by UC Berkeley Extension:
Learn about best practices and new leadership roles for women in
sustainable education, design, and business from women who already have
risen to the top at Bay Area sustainability organizations in this free public program.
Apr. 4
San Francisco, CA
unex.berkeley.edu
All Things Organic:
An event focused exclusively on organic products--all
products on display must be certified organic, made
with certified organic ingredients or be approved for
use in organic products.
June 16-18
Chicago, IL
organicexpo.com
GreenBuild International Conference and Expo:
This is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to
green building featuring
educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special
seminars, and networking events.
Phoenix, AZ
Nov. 11-13
www.greenbuildexpo.org
United Nations Climate Conference:
Representatives from all around the world will meet with the goal of entering into a binding global climate agreement.
Dec. 7-18
Copenhagen, Denmark
cop15.dk/en
Do you have any upcoming green events that you would like to share? Post them on Sustainlane.com.
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Video: Recent News
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 A dike at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston coal-fired power
plant burst on December 23rd, spilling its contents of 5.4 million cubic yards
of toxic coal fly ash. Here is some footage of the devastating aftermath. Watch the video now
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