As a long beach resident I have been pleased to find local and organic produce - deliveries from Tanaka farms and from Farmer's markets more »
Together with Los Angeles, the port of Long Beach bears the eco-brunt of US trade. The two comprise the largest port system in the United States; goods that enter the US here are put on trains and trucks and transported across the country. It’s a recipe for eco-disaster: take idling ships (each of which can produce as much air pollution as 12,000 cars), add a major airport, throw in some of the most congested roads and freeways in the country, and you've got a near-last place finish in SustainLane's 2008 air quality category. In recent years though, officials have been working to green port operations. The city instituted a voluntary Green Flag program, where ships voluntarily slow down as they near the port, reducing their emissions. The Port of Long Beach is also leading a global "cold ironing" trend; ships plug into generators while at the dock rather than idle. Outside of the port, Long Beach established a formal Office of Sustainability in 2008. Coordinators are drawing up a comprehensive plan for sustainability, which is expected to include green building mandates and incentives as well as a call for a greenhouse gas inventory.
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As a long beach resident I have been pleased to find local and organic produce - deliveries from Tanaka farms and from Farmer's markets more »
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On May 14th Roots Gourmet will be conducting a beach clean-up for employees, customers and the environmentally concerned alike at Junipero Beach in Long Beach. more »
The Conservation Director is responsible for planning and overseeing the Palos Verdes Peninsula's land protection, stewardship, and habitat restoration. more »
Apply practical electrical engineering expertise to deliver thorough requirements and specifications for major electrical power equipment, develop & execute testing of OEM power products, develop field installation and checkout procedures for electrical systems etc. more »
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Portland's support of local farmers and farmers' markets; its explosion of green buildings and commitment to renewable energy, and its emphasis on mass transportation, including light rail and bicycles, shows that a city can not only be kind to the earth, but also flourish economically and grow by being green. —Mayor Tom Potter, Portland
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