TechnoEarthMama

Right now, I’m breathing in the scent of fresh applesauce made from 15+ pounds of Liepold Farms apples.  That’s my contribution to sustainability for today.  Here are links to some other people’s stories:
From the Oregonian:  Sure, you want it, but do you need it? This article profiles several households living simply and buying less — [...]

My brother-in-law Matthew suggests (or at least quotes people who suggest) in his latest Seattle Times article that what you put in your grocery bag matters more than which bag you choose.  He advocates more vegetables and less meat, although he is no vegetarian.
I agree with this, but still try to use the cloth bags.  [...]

The dude is way smart.  I really can’t add anything to this one.  Go read it.

Non-Portlanders, bear with me — this is a local issue, but it’s probably the sort of thing that may come up in your area too (or perhaps it already has).
Summary of the situation:  I-5 crosses the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington.  The bridge there (actually two side-by-side spans) is in need of repair/replacement/expansion due [...]

Just heard about this from one of my tweeps — an open-source solution for global warming.  I’m on a deadline, so didn’t look closely — but if you have time, take a look and report back on your thoughts.
http://www.cquestrate.com/