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