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Mick Fanning and Rip Curl Go GREEN to support Enviroweek

by: admin October 19, 2009

Rip Curl announced a few weeks ago that former ASP world champion, Mick Fanning would surf in a new green wetsuit during the Billabong Pro Mundaka, in an effort to raise eco-friendly awareness for Enviroweek & the Rip Curl Planet initiative.  Fanning signed on as an Enviroweek ambassador this year, hoping to help spread their eco-message [...]

Green Lending

by: admin October 14, 2009

Many mortgage brokers, loan officers and realtors are become a  Green Lending Specialist, or a GLS. Green lending  is a national designation program for a mortgage lending professional who has attended the comprehensive 2-day training, successfully passed two exams and adopted the principles set out in the Green Lending Specialist Code of Conduct.  FHA has come out with several energy [...]

Federal Agencies Cutting Greenhouse Emmissions by 2020

by: admin October 5, 2009

In environmental news, a recent Reuters article reported that President Barack Obama ordered that federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within ninety days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.  A White House spokesman said, aiming to “lead by example” to fight climate change and reverse global warming.   The White House said in a [...]

Coastal Commission Denies Santa Barbara County Beach Armoring

by: admin September 28, 2009

“The Coastal Commission has sent a clear message to the County,” explained Linda Krop, chief counsel of the Environmental Defense Center. “A hard structure such as groin will rob downcoast beaches of sand, causing bluffs and beaches to erode.”  According to EDC environmental analyst Brian Trautwein, “This decision is a victory for beaches and people [...]

Jason Mraz Gives Free Concert To Benefit Green Charities

by: admin September 27, 2009

Grammy Award nominee Jason Mraz is giving his San Diego fans a free concert with donations going to green charities. The “I’m Yours” hitmaker is giving a free concert at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater on October 11.  The free show will start at 6 p.m. with Brett Dennen as special guest and Bushwalla as host.Fans [...]

Rob Machado Green Products Expo at Cardiff by the Sea

by: admin September 27, 2009

Three years ago, the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce stopped organizing a surfing competition and beach fair with renowned surfer Rob Machado because it had grown too big. This year, it’s back. A group of volunteers is reviving the event. The weekend festival, with its Cardiff King and Queen of the Reef, will be scaled down [...]