Admin | August 31, 2010
2010 Canine Water Fun at Hopewind Farm. Beat the heat with your best friend in the water. go to sites.google.com for more information
Admin | August 30, 2010
Beerenberg is an Australian-owned company based at Hahndorf, South Australia. All products are made on our farm, which has been in the family since 1839, when the Paech family settled in Hahndorf. Since the first batch of strawberry jam was made in 1971, Beerenberg has expanded its range to 52 products, and has been exporting since 1986
Admin | August 29, 2010
Leaks can account for up to 14% of the average household’s water use. Learn how to detect whether you have a leak, and if so, where. Visit www.conserveh2o.org for additional water conservation tips and resources.
Admin | August 26, 2010
Admin | August 26, 2010
Power companies AGL and Meridian have signed a deal to build a 140 turbine wind farm at Macarthur in south-western Victoria.
Admin | August 23, 2010
Drought in California calls for water conservation. Aired on local Portland, Oregon news channel, either in May or June 2008.
Admin | August 20, 2010
My company (www.CorporateGreenEvents.com) helped Cushman & Wakefield host their first annual Green Fair to celebrate Earth Day for their Redwood City property. Over 800 employees attended the event that featured green vendors who talked about energy & water conservation, transportation alternatives and healthy living. Silicon Segway provided free rides and Tesla Motors provided an all electric dream machine. Solar City, ReCurve, Ennovationz, Sigona’s Farmers Market and Sims Recycling were a few of the 23 vendors exhibiting.
Admin | August 20, 2010
PLANNING Minister Justin Madden is facing a legal challenge to his approval of taller turbines at a controversial South Gippsland wind farm. There are about 20 homes less than 1km away . Japanese company Mitsui is preparing to build the 52 turbine Bald Hills Wind Farm 10km south east of Tarwin Lower.. Premier John Brumby and Environment Minister Gavin Jennings accused the Coalition of spruiking “anti renewable energy” policies that jeopardised “billions of dollars of investment in wind farms and thousands of jobs”. Turbines aren’t welcome in your area , South Gippsland has a desalination plant and now more wind farms thanks Planning Minister Windfarms are noisy neighbours. No one wants them anywhere near their home.The brumby governement has done nothing to help rural people having these developments put to close to their homes and farms
Admin | August 18, 2010
Farm stay Australian Adventure with people to people student ambassador 2009 awesome=)
Admin | August 17, 2010
A new CAST science paper addresses the need to protecting America’s sustainable water resources. Scientists predict that by the year 2050 the US population will have increased by 25 percent. This growing population will place a higher demand on water supplies as well as increase the demand for more food production across the nation. How will this increase in water consumption affect the availability of fresh water? How will this increase in water consumption affect the way we use water for agriculture to feed our growing population?
Admin | August 16, 2010
NEB Farm Pride Eggs commercial from 1978 transferred from Philips VCR LP tape. This commercial feature’s Australia’s favourite chef Peter Russell Clarke demonstrating how to cook rarebit whilst advertising NEB Farm Pride Eggs. Peter certainly grooved with the 70s fashion in this ad with his semi long hair n wide collar shirt n medallion necklace.
Admin | August 13, 2010
In sustainable energy news, Formosa (Taiwan) converts fish farms to a viable solar energy business. To help reconstruction and promote development in areas affected by the 2009 Typhoon Morakot, The Honorable Magistrate Tsao Chi-Hung of Pingtung County introduced the water conservation and sustainable power generation plan. It involves the former fish farmers renting out their space to Apollo New Energy Corporation, which produces solar energy. Then, the government of the county helps to sell that sustainable energy to Taiwan Power Company, which is operated by the Formosan government. The Honorable Tsao Chi-Hung Pingtung County Magistrate Formosa (Taiwan) (In Chinese) The Honorable Tsao Chi-Hung (m): This is a transformation from a water and electricity intensive industry to an industry that helps conserve water and electricity. It will cover a vast area. This kind of solar energy will drive the green energy industry in Formosa. Tamura Takahiro Apollo New Energy Corporation Chief Executive Officer Formosa (Taiwan) (In Chinese) Tamura Takahiro (m): Our principle is to help sincerely and wholeheartedly. Wu Wu-Da Land owner Formosa (Taiwan) (In Chinese) Wu Wu-Ta (m): Why am I willing to rent the land to the solar energy company? I think this energy is the best because it doesn’t cause any pollution. Our sincere appreciation, The Honorable Magistrate Tsao Chi-Hung, for leading this valuable project. Also our earnest thanks, Pingtung County, Apollo New Energy Corporation and …
Admin | August 12, 2010
I apologize for poor quality of this amateur video clip taken by my photo camera. This is our Certik (Aussie) that is doing some extreme distance herding. I wish I had more dogs like him… More on www.turkeyrunfarm.com
Admin | August 10, 2010
Discussion of PEX water distribution system and high efficiency water faucets and fixtures at 723 Spring Street.
Admin | August 3, 2010
Andy Irwin, water conservationist, learns from Steve Fuss how easy it is to make a rain barrel for about 40 dollars, not only to conserve water, but also to divert water from home. Water may cause damage to home also water may flood basement. Should water not completely drain from barrel, Steve gives suggestions on how to remedy the problem.
