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April 2008 Table of Contents

From the Editor
	Vote Earth
Local Issues
	Fiesta Island development: fear and loathing in Mission Bay Park
		Fiesta Island is different from the rest of Mission Bay Park in many important ways. Will city planners let it stay that way?
	Delicious, sustainable and local
		Think globally, eat locally.
	State of the State: “green” legislation in Sacramento
		Senator Christine Kehoe on state environmental legislation.
Transportation
	Cartopia + Transit = Quality of Life
		Why would you ever take transit?
	Climate change impact on transportation infrastructure and operations
	Curitiba – a model for sustainable development
		For decades this Brazilian city has followed an urban development plan whose transit system is the envy of much of the world. We would do well to follow it.
Earth Day 2008
	Try Transit for Earth Day
	Mexican Lucha Libre: Join WiLDCOAST to Fight Ocean Enemies
		Mexican wrestlers fight for the environment at EarthFair.
	Attend Awards Reception in honor of Earth Day
	Awarding inspiration
		Nominate your environmental hero for a E.A.R.T.H. Award
	EarthFair: a great way to spend a Sunday
	Earth Day at SDSU
Energy
	Power Politics
		The Smart Energy Plan 2020 increases reliability and security while decreasing costs and environmental impacts. So why isn’t it getting traction with politicians? Follow the money.
	Cash incentives now available for solar water heating
		Solar energy is free and plentiful; start using it!
Health and Well-Being
	Mercury risks from broken CFLs
		Compact fluorescent lights are the easiest way to save energy around your home. Just be careful not to break one.
	Your connection to the Earth is vital to your well-being
The Economy
	Socially responsible investing for a greener Earth
Pollution and Waste
	Greening Your Cleaning Products
	Advisory group recommends Zero Waste goal to local governments
		If you’re not in favor of zero waste, how much waste are you in favor of?
	Clean Out Your Mailbox
		Get junk catalog delivery under control.
Marine Ecology
	Study shows ocean “deserts” are expanding
Miscellany
	The Clean Dozen
		Forget the “easy” lists… here are some hard things to do for the environment.
	Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest 2008

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