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All CategoriesAssembly Work Session Packet - April 9, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Work Session packet for April 9, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website Read more...Assembly Work Session Agenda - April 9, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Work Session agenda for April 9, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website Read more...Assembly Newsletter - April 3, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of April 2, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Assembly Work Session Packet for March 26, 2009 and the Regular Meeting packet for April 2, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Work Session packet for March 26, 2009 and the Regular Meeting packet for April 2, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Assembly Newsletter - March 20, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of March 19, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Regular Meeting Packet - March 19, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Regular Meeting packet for March 19, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Assembly Special Meeting and Work Session Agendas for March 12, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Special Meeting and Work Session Agendas for March 12, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for March 19, 2009from:City of KodiakClick hereto view the Assembly Regular Meeting agenda for March 19, 2009 Read more...Special Meeting Agenda - March 12, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Agenda for the Special Meeting of March 12, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Assembly Newsletter - March 6, 2009from:City of KodiakThe March 6, 2009 Assembly Newsletter is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Regular Meeting Agenda for March 5, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Work Session agenda for February 26, 2009 and the Regular Meeting agenda for March 5, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Work Session and Regular Meeting Packets - February 26, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly Work Session packet for February 26, 2009, and the Regular Meeting and Appeal Packets for March 5, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough... Read more...Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Kodiak areaThey're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due... 1 comment Read more...Assembly Newsletter - February 20, 2009from:City of KodiakClick here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of February 19, 2009 Read more...Work Session and Regular Meeting Agendas for Feb.12 and 19, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly agendas for the work session of February 12, 2009 and the regular meeting of February 19, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Read more...Work Session and Regular Meeting Packets for Feb.12 and 19, 2009from:City of KodiakThe Assembly packets for the work session of February 12, 2009 and the regular meeting of February 19, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website. Please note:... Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 02/09/2009New Notices Posted 02/09/2009: Procurement: ITB NRJ00000725F Cordova Stump Removal (Transportation & Public Facilities) Procurement: ITB NRJ00000722F... Read more...The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing... 1 comment Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Kodiak area do you in!Going out to eat in Kodiak and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household usefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the homefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some simple low cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? -- S.L.According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save... Read more...
EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? -- J.K.The short... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Vertical Farmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by Columbia University professor of... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Fashion's footprintfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the environment. --... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: more affordable energy-efficient carsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are the rest of us—who live in the... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: High molybdenum levels from cookwarefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. I believe this may be leaching... Read more...Share the season in pictures with the Fairfield CommunityFrom the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to share. And folks in Fairfield... Read more...
EarthTalk: Toxic hair salonsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that industry? -- P.H.Hair salons have... 4 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Recession hurts green group effortsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their effectiveness? -- B.W.Non-profits of... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Disposable paper products decimate forestsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free bleaching? -- S.C.Not many. In... Read more...
EarthTalk: Pesticides, fertilizers and water pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like rivers, streams—or even the ocean... Read more...
EarthTalk: Green Power for Homesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’d like to know the relative electricity cost of utility scale solar and wind plants versus rooftop residential solar. In other words, how can I know whether to... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: How "green" is Borax for housecleaning?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined, doesn't that negate some of its... Read more...
EarthTalk: Green life lessons for youngstersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some things that children and families can do to be greener (and to provide life lessons for the kids in the process)? -- C.M.There are many ways to... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Cigarette litterfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see pitching their butts out their... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Green ways to keep groundhogs and others awayfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away? -- F.G.Keeping unwanted critters away can... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Upgrading older appliancesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy efficient? -- J.D.There has... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Tax incentives for energy-efficiencyfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental... Read more...
EarthTalk: Can cars run on water?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that cars can be modified to run on water. How is this possible? -- D.M.There are a number of online marketing offers of kits that will convert... Read more...
EarthTalk: Can we bring back train travel?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: If train travel is so much less polluting than driving or flying, why are passenger rail options in the U.S. so limited compared to Europe? And is anything being... Read more...
EarthTalk: The stimulus package and green jobsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What kind of job opportunities might be opened up by the new federal emphasis on green projects? -- D.W.If it’s a U.S. industry that has the potential to be... Read more...
EarthTalk: Insulating paintsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.Paint additives that claim insulating... Read more...
EarthTalk: Do sunspots and solar wind contribute to global warming?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Don’t some scientists point to sunspots and solar wind as having more impact on climate change than human industrial activity? -- D.N. ... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Neighborhood Solar Powerfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I know of solar power systems that people can put on their roofs to generate electricity or heat water. Are there systems that serve whole neighborhoods? -- L.H. ... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Recycling mattressesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I recycle my old mattress if the place I buy a new one from doesn’t take it? What do mattress companies do with old mattresses when they do take them? Do... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Where will we re-charge our plug-in cars?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: With plug-in hybrid and electric cars due to hit the roads sometime soon, will there be places to plug them in besides at home? And if so, how much will it cost to... Read more...
EarthTalk: Microwaves vs. gas and electric ovensfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How does the microwave compare in energy use, say, to using a gas or electric stove burner to heat water for a cup of tea? -- T.D. The... Read more...
EarthTalk: Nanotechnology forges aheadfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is "nanotechnology?" I’ve heard that nanoparticles are already in consumer products, yet we haven't really studied their potential health... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Global warming, human illness and loss of lifefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Has anyone been tracking whether climate change is causing more loss of human life as it gets more pronounced? -- G.G. Researchers... Read more...
EarthTalk: Nontoxic flea and tick products and remediesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are there any flea and tick products out there that don’t contain toxic chemicals? --E.L. Harmful pesticides in mainstream flea and tick products are... 1 comment Read more... |
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