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EcoTrust sells its first carbon credits
The credits are designed to offset business and government greenhouse gas emissions.
Ashland electric bike maker traces route of car executives to DC
Brammo makes the all-electric Enertia, which sells for $12K.
Plant disease closes trail near Brookings
A water mold causes the disease that's killed more than a million oaks and tanoaks in California.
Kerby landfill costing Josephine Co. thousands
The landfill closed in the early 1990s.
Ashland to implement water limits beginning Tuesday
The city will charge those who go over their alloted water use 4-times the current rate.
Ashland embraces higher biodiesel standard for city vehicles
A new Ore. law requires the blending of biodiesel with petroleum diesel as part of the state's renewable fuel standard.
Ashland could implement water reduction laws next week
If it does, the city could potentially charge those who go over their alloted water use 4-times the current rate.
Wildlife Images releases recovered osprey
A fish hook was found in its stomach.
Toxic algae prompts health warning for California's Klamath River
It effects the area between Iron Gate Dam and the town of Happy Camp.
GPID transfers power right to instream water right for site of Savage Rapids Dam
The transfer guarantees GPID enough water to operate its pump system.
Wind-turbine maker moving from Portland to Denver
They've been lured by Colorado's tax incentives for new companies.
Ore. fields ablaze for final time
Lawmakers voted to kill the practice entirely.
Ashland Water Shortage
The city is asking residents to conserve.
Jackson Co. officials take part in bike-to-work week
S. Oregonians are being encouraged to take two-wheels to work this week.
Horizon seeks permit for second Oregon wind farm
The new facility would be complete by 2011.
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Green Tips
Conserve Water
When rinsing dishes under running water, use a large bowl to catch rinse water. Keep a 5 gallon bucket near sink to empty water into as you rinse. Then take water outside to use for plants.
Water saving
While you are waiting for the water to get warm enough to get in the shower, put a plastic 5 gallon bucket in there to catch the water and use it for plants, flushing the toilet, pet water, etc.
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Energy Crisis Answers - as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 +
To reduce my electric heating bill recent years, I wear ONE warm hat indoors, TWO pairs of heavy socks and THREE jerseys and sweaters.
Use Less Fuel
Carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation when you can.
Be Water Conscious
Conserve water by turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth, checking the toilet for leaks, landscaping with succulents and native plants that require less water, and using low-flow fixtures.
Don't Waste
Produce less trash. Use recyclable products, such as fiber shopping bags and glass food containers, go paperless and compost food waste rather than trashing it.
Recycle and Buy Recycled
Check with your local recycling program to learn what materials are accepted, then take steps to keep recyclable paper, cardboard, glass, metal, electronics and plastics out of your trash.
Save Energy
Change light bulbs, appliances, TV's and computers to those that have earned EPA's ENERGY STAR rating. Adjust heating and cooling by two degrees. Turn off lights when you leave a room.