Regional news

Appalachia

Update from Appalachia
Appalachia and Latin America; local best practices database; The Appalachians film; other community news.

Mid-Atlantic

Keep national assets out of landfill
Recycling obsolete homes in Washington, DC

Progress towards SD in New Jersey
In the mid-1990s, the state of New Jersey began developing an approach to sustainable development. One result was the Sustainable State Institute, working to develop indicators and targets. Amid rollbacks and resistance, the Institute releases its third sustainable state report.

Midwest

Minnesota gov endorses Clean Air
Governor Pawlenty signs Executive Order requiring state departments to take actions to reduce air pollution in their daily operations. These actions follow recommendations by Clean Air Minnesota partnership.

Pacific Coast

Sonoma campaign to be GMO-Free
Grassroots campaign in northern California's Sonoma County, turns in petition with over 45,000 calling for a 10-year moratorium on genetically engineer crops.

South

Solar sound stage in Austin rocks
Tapping into those powerful light rays to bring great sound to outdoor events all around Austin.

Sustainable tranquility, bustling city
The personal commitment Eduardo Longoria and John McCready to supporting a sustainable future has resulted in a new vision for green hotels in Austin.