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Steps for Energy Efficiency from Co-Op America

July 27, 2008 by Gabrielle  
Filed under Green Living

Steps for Energy Efficiency from Co-Op America

Is it on? Mine is.
Alas, much of a badass I like to think that I am, my air conditioner is running. And it probably will be a few more times this summer.
Even with the air on, my goal has been to keep our electric bill below 80 bucks a month. So far, I’ve been successful. How?

We keep the thermostat set at 79 degrees. So it’s not frigid in here, but our books aren’t wilting with humidity either.
We turn it off at night and opt for a small fan to circulate the cool air.
Shades are drawn on the hottest side of …read more

President Bush Gives Commencement in Greensburg, Kansas

May 5, 2008 by Gabrielle  
Filed under Green Living

President Bush Gives Commencement in Greensburg, Kansas

On the anniversary of the event that would alter the face of its town, Greensburg residents graduated 18 high school seniors and listened to surprise commencement speaker, President George Bush. The New York Times highlights the visit in today’s edition and paints a picture of what was left post-tornado:
A new water tower rises high above denuded elm trees. New houses are springing up. The brick bank building, the only one on Main Street to survive the storm, is still standing, boarded up and vacant, next to a hole in the ground where the movie theater used to be. The old …read more


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