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About a month ago I wrote an article about Bay Area Ranchers who are land conservation activists. Koopmann’s Ranch, located in Sunol, hosted a tour of their ranch to show people what it means to privately own land, protect its resources and how that benefits both the wildlife and the residents surrounding the property. The Learn More
Hypoxia, the environmental condition characterized by low oxygen levels that causes ecological “dead zones” in aquatic environments, is increasing in our lakes and oceans at a shocking rate. Besides depleting more overt biodiversity, Hypoxia kills off healthy blue-green algae, causes an influx of harmful algae blooms (HABs), contaminates drinking water and results in beach closures. Learn More
The Coachella horizon is filled with spectacular silhouettes. Between massive stages, towering palm trees, innovative art installations and concertgoers who have checked their inhibitions—and most of their clothing—at the gate, there’s always something fun to look at. Among the top on that list is The Do Lab, an LA-based arts, fabrication and production house responsible Learn More
Bamboo is a fascinating substance. It looks and feels like wood but is technically grass. It is amazingly sturdy and strong, yet surprisingly bendable. And, my favorite part: it replenishes quickly, making it a highly sustainable building material. Gerard Minakawa, founder of Bamboo DNA, has been taking advantage of the plant’s seemingly miraculous properties for Learn More
Maintaining a healthy body and maintaining a healthy earth are concepts that require the same principles. Trashing and over exerting our bodies without monitoring our health can lead to sickness. Trashing and over exerting our planet leads to environmental destruction. It is important to monitor the health of both our bodies and the Earth so Learn More
It’s with pride and a little bit of gloating I bring this up: two of the most prominent art installation at this year’s Coachella Festival employed Elemental LED products. Coachella just so happens to be one of the country’s biggest music and arts events, so as you can imagine, this makes me quite happy. First Learn More
I live in the Richmond district in San Francisco and love walking the trails in Lands End. A year ago I noticed the new construction in the parking lot overlooking the old Sutro Baths. At first I had no idea what was being built, and when I found out it was becoming a San Francisco Learn More
Sure, Coachella is all about the music. But one thing that makes it so special is what you find on your way from one stage to another—the festival grounds are dotted with a veritable treasure trove of interactive (or just downright interesting) art. One of my favorite pieces, which I loved for its brightness and Learn More
There’s a lot going on at Coachella, it’s true. Between the crowds, the music, the art and the constant onslaught of heat and sun, one tends to get a little overwhelmed. So, before I rant about yet another music headliner, I want to mention an installation that instead of frantic over-stimulation, provided a calming sense Learn More
Education is a key when tying to find a job–especially a green job. Laney College in Oakland supports this and is helping students to learn and find jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have met with their Green Jobs training team who is helping to educate students on green building and place them Learn More
