A Man and his Bicycle

Posted by Scott MacKenzie on April 23, 2010 · 1 Comment 

"Oh the places you'll go..." I met a man in Buenos Aires a number of years ago who shared with me a bicycle tale of epic proportions. Alec, as the English gentleman was... Read More

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Haiti Regeneration Initiative

Posted by Scott MacKenzie on March 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

A video from the Earth Institute discussing ecological restoration efforts in Haiti, and how the work has adjusted to new realities on the ground as a result of the January 12, 2010... Read More

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Weekly gRound-Up: 3/7/2010

Posted by S. Neil Larsen on March 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn Designated Superfund Status For over a hundred years, the Gowanus Canal was used as a dumping ground for a host of refining and manufacturing companies. It... Read More

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Catastrophe in Chile vs. Haiti and the Built Environment

Posted by Scott MacKenzie on March 3, 2010 · 1 Comment 

When I was younger I remember feeling the Loma Prieta quake while at an after-school program, and then upon returning home, heading next door to see my neighbor’s swimming pool... Read More

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Weekly gRound-up: 2/28/2010

Posted by S. Neil Larsen on February 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

A Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile – Why the Discrepancy in Damage and Death? The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile yesterday was 501 times as powerful as the earthquake... Read More

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A Drive Through Water, Weather, and Erosion in Southern California

Posted by Scott MacKenzie on February 11, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Everything always looks a bit brighter after it rains This past week my girlfriend and I headed south through California to enjoy a little retreat together before an extended time apart.... Read More

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Paving the Way for Bicycle Transportation in Cities

Posted by S. Neil Larsen on February 3, 2010 · 5 Comments 

The bicycle is increasingly being seen as a viable urban transportation alternative in cities worldwide. Bike commuting has clear health, traffic congestion, and environmental benefits,... Read More

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CALGREEN: New California Green Building Code

Posted by S. Neil Larsen on January 27, 2010 · 1 Comment 

California has approved a statewide green building code (CALGREEN) that sets minimum standards for green building in the state. This initiative is designed to reduce greenhouse gas... Read More

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Building Practices in Port-au-Prince

Posted by Scott MacKenzie on January 15, 2010 · 1 Comment 

The following photos were taken during a March 2009 field assignment in Haiti. The purpose of that trip was to conduct a post-disaster environmental needs assessment following the 2008... Read More

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