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New Solar Power Network Promises to Energize Santa Barbara

Unique arrangement with private provider aimed at giving city long-term energy savings, lower bills.

Published on 03.11.2009 1:34 p.m.

 

Green Shorts Video Contest Dangles MacBook as Entry Prize

Competition is a collaboration with 2009 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.

Published on 03.10.2009 12:51 p.m.

 

Lindsey Taggart: What Does Daylight-Saving Time Really Save?

While the ultimate conclusions are unclear, take these simple steps to energy-efficiency.

Published on 03.06.2009 2:13 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Saving For Your Next Rainy Day

Best not to panic, and hang in there until the worst of this crisis has passed

Published on 03.02.2009 10:28 a.m.

 

Author Woody Tasch to Discuss ‘Slow Money’ Monday

Discussion outlines plan to develop natural, social and financial capital

Published on 03.01.2009 7:37 a.m.

 

Here’s Your Chance to Have Your Say about Local Ocean Use

Marine Life Protection Act's task force taking testimony Thursday on plan's scope and extent.

Published on 02.25.2009 5:58 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Designing for Sustainability

It was just a platter of time before social engineering and design skills cooked up a solution to a vexing problem in Ethiopia.

Published on 02.20.2009 8:17 a.m.

 

Watershed Resource Center Opens at Arroyo Burro Beach

Art From Scrap's Green Schools program at the center gets a boost from UCSB's Coastal Fund.

Published on 02.19.2009 8:05 p.m.

 

Santa Barbara Council Has Fresh Idea for Waste Food

Citing the ick factor, city officials ask a consulting firm to determine the level of community support for an upcoming commercial composting program.

Published on 02.03.2009 7:02 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Trash and Treasure

The switch to digital television brings with it a huge environmental challenge.

Published on 02.02.2009 8:46 a.m.

 

Go Green and Save Green with New Santa Barbara County Program

Businesses can advance toward Green Business certification with help of comprehensive checklist and guide.

Published on 01.26.2009 8:47 p.m.

 

Allen Associates Recognized for Green-Building Expertise

Three awards highlight construction company's commitment to sustainable living.

Published on 01.26.2009 7:16 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Seeing Green in Investing Green

More investors are thinking deeply about their portfolio choices.

Published on 01.23.2009 9:45 a.m.

 

Dukakis to Lead Regional Forum on Sustainable Transportation

Saturday's free discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities facing Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Published on 01.22.2009 8:26 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Trashing of the Environment Nears End of the Line

While Bush is cleaning a clearer path for polluters, he's also cleaning up his image in his waning days.

Published on 01.09.2009 8:57 a.m.

 

Serendipity: Sustainable Living in Fire Areas Revisited

We have to make decisions with our eyes open, the best available facts before us — and humility.

Published on 12.26.2008 3:58 p.m.

 

Local Campaign Urges Consumers to Sack the Use of Disposable Bags

The Ocean Futures Society organizes A Day Without A Bag to promote alternatives.

Published on 12.18.2008 7:40 p.m.

 

Ocean Futures Society’s Got Sustainability in the Bag

Volunteers will hand out about 6,000 reusable bags in Santa Barbara County to promote A Day Without a Bag.

Published on 12.15.2008 5:41 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Giving is Sustainable

The root purpose for Mom's Tree Party was always noble, but this year, it has blossomed into something even more beautiful.

Published on 12.12.2008 5:45 a.m.

 

Where Do You Stand On Renewable Energy?

Noozhawk has teamed up with the Community Environmental Council on a poll about renewable energy, and we want to know what you think.

Published on 12.10.2008 7:45 p.m.

 

This Holiday Season, Deck the Halls With Energy-Efficient LED Lights

Don't let incandescent lights keep stringing you along; switch to LED to save money and the environment.

Published on 12.03.2008 8:47 p.m.

 

Home’s Strategic Design Helped Family Escape Tea Fire Unscathed

In building their home, owners Marlene and David Berry were committed to using green, fire-resistant features.

Published on 11.21.2008 8:12 a.m.

 

Serendipity: Marine Gridlock

With ship traffic taking a heavy toll on sea life, we need to make a U-turn toward sustainability.

Published on 11.14.2008 6:30 a.m.

 

Serendipity: Think Like a Geek to Foster Financial Sustainability

Living by a budget can help give you peace of mind and prevent crises from pushing goals out of reach.

Published on 10.31.2008 9:17 a.m.

 

Energy Costs Got You Spooked? Have No Fear; Tips Are Here

Follow a few simple steps to help make your electricity bill a little less scary.

Published on 10.27.2008 1:20 p.m.

 

In a Sign of Success, Island Fox Captive Breeding Program Ends

A now thriving population indicates the animals can now survive on their own on San Miguel, Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands.

Published on 10.23.2008 6:16 p.m.

 

A Slow Food Nation Is a Growing Opportunity

Janice Cook Knight serves up a savory sampling of a movement whose time has come.

Published on 10.21.2008 5:15 p.m.

 

Sustainability at the Heart of Fall Harvest Picnic

SB CAN and SB CORE invite the community to a sustainability-themed celebration on Sunday.

Published on 10.20.2008 5:27 p.m.

 

Commentary: Celebrating Local Sustainability

SB CAN invites the community to join it in a Fall Harvest Picnic at Gaviota to honor a few H.O.T. Heroes.

Published on 10.19.2008 10:30 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Brake for Tarantulas

One theory holds that the spiders time their migration with meteor showers in late October; if so, this year’s migration will peak Tuesday.

Published on 10.17.2008 3:28 p.m.

 

Serendipity: We Have the Energy

Using technologies that already exist or are on the horizon, we can become "Fossil-free by '33."

Published on 10.03.2008 11:31 a.m.

 

Commentary: Seeking the True Green

Take these six simple steps to turn your everyday habits into green opportunities.

Published on 09.30.2008 9:33 p.m.

 

As School Year Begins, UCSB Embarks on Sustainability Blitz

The university hopes to get students excited about its efforts, beginning with a keynote address on environmental issues by Jacques Cousteau.

Published on 09.20.2008 10:00 p.m.

 

Serendipity: Help With Kelp

The “ewww” factor notwithstanding, it is one of Earth's ecological treasures that's worth cherishing.

Published on 09.19.2008 9:17 a.m.

 

“My Carbon Footprint …?  What Does that Even Mean?”

Take these eight simple steps to get your environment on better footing.

Published on 09.18.2008 10:52 p.m.

 

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