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You might have heard about the story of Raquel Nelson — nearly a year ago, her 4 year-old son was killed by a drunk driver as they crossed the street with the rest of their family. Nelson and her daughter were injured, too. The drunk driver ended up serving six months of prison, and was released, despite having two prior hit and run violations on his record

Nelson, meanwhile, was charged for manslaughter because she failed to use a crosswalk that was a third of a mile away. She faces up to three years in prison.

By Ouisa D. Davis

We say that the future is in the hands of our youth; that is even more the case in the current age of technology and human advancement. Some of the most pressing problems of our world and our community can be identified and addressed with the eyes of the young; eyes that are clear and bright and optimistic.

For Immediate Release: March 11, 2010
Contacts: USC Institute for Genetic Medicine Art Gallery
Keck School of Medicine at USC
2250 Alacazar St, CSC 240
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Maryam Gueramian, Young Professionals Committee Chair - Maryam@maryamgueramian.com

Great Thinkers Forum: A Global Collective for a Sustainable Planet at USC IGM Art Gallery Feb. 15

By TODD WOODY
FEBRUARY 19, 2010, 12:10 PM

The German industrial giant Ferrostaal will use solar technology from the California startup eSolar in power plants to be built in Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.

Different Actions=Different Futures

Dr. Jonathan Harrington Journal Entry, July 1, 2030:

The Northwest Earth Institute is a contender in the Tom's of Maine Community Projects contest. From over 2,000 entries 50 finalists have been selected and a public vote will select the winners.

Read more about the details here, and vote early & often for the Northwest Earth Institute's project.

1. WHAT IS THE MILLION TREES L.A. INITIATIVE?
Mayor Villaraigosa is committed to making Los Angeles the largest, cleanest, and greenest city in the United States. The Million Trees L.A. (MTLA) Initiative will accomplish this through public-private partnerships that will plant one million trees throughout Los Angeles.

2. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS WHEN IT SEEMS THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THE CITY TO BE DOING?
It is important to enhance the natural environment. Planting and maintaining trees will help clean the air, clean up polluted urban runoff, help make streets and buildings cooler and provide an all-around more livable environment. Planting trees will also increase property values, absorb noise, and reduce stress and crime.

When EarthWorks Expo www.earthworks2009.com returns for the third year to the Denver Merchandise Mart (Aug. 22-23), it will offer attendees a comprehensive workshop schedule, two keynote presentations and 150 exhibitors showcasing Earth-friendly products and services.

EarthWorks Expo’s 42 workshops—the most in its three-year history--offer attendees in-depth information and experience in a wide range of sustainable-living topics.  “This year, the economy is weighing heavily on everyone’s mind and compounding the challenges we already face,” explains Michael Lindemann, Expo Director.  “Therefore, this year’s workshops will focus more than ever on practical skills and knowledge that our attendees can take home and immediately put to good use.

On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, executives at the Sears Tower announced plans for the most significant sustainable modernization projects of an existing building ever undertaken.

The project will result in energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, cutting base building electricity use by up to 80% (by way of a combination of energy savings and cogeneration). The energy savings will equal 68 million kilowatt hours annually or 150,000 barrels of oil every year.