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December 2009

Top 10 Favorite EarthFirst Posts of 2009

Ah, New Year’s Eve. It’s time to say goodbye (though some would prefer good riddance) to 2009 and welcome 2010 with open arms, stupid hats and copious amounts of alcohol. We had some really amazing times in the past year – like President Obama’s inauguration – and really disappointing ones (did someone say Copenhagen?).
We also [...]

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Youth to World Leaders: You’re Not Done Yet

Hopes for a viable agreement in Copenhagen may have collapsed, but hope for climate change action that can make a real difference didn’t – especially among the youth of the world. The international youth climate movement has a message for world leaders: you’re not done yet. Neither are we.

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Tiny Photovoltaic Cells Sparkle Like Snowflakes

Have you ever seen more festive-looking solar cells? Looking like a microscopic image of snowflakes or ice crystals, these teeny-tiny photovoltaic cells are about the size of glitter – yet they produce the same amount of electricity as standard solar cells made from 6-inch square solar wafers.
From Inhabitat:
Perfect for soaking up the sun’s rays on [...]

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Great Green Job of the Week: Program Coordinator, Appalachian Mountain Club

Youth education programs in the White Mountains!
The Appalachian Mountain Club’s environmental education program, A Mountain Classroom, is designed to introduce students to the natural world through field-oriented curriculum. As 1 of 2 school program coordinators, this A Mountain Classroom Program Coordinator manages the day to day organizational and educational aspects of the AMC’s residential school [...]

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Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson Gets Shepard Fairey Portrait

Captain Paul Watson, head of anti-whaling activist organization Sea Shepherd, got the Obama treatment: a patriotic red, white and blue portrait by Shepherd Fairey, the same artist responsible for that iconic portrait of our President.
Ecorazzi writes,
“I am opposed to injustice in any form and I am an environmental advocate,” said Fairey. “The delicate balance of [...]

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I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Twelve solar fans, eleven Brita filters… what other green things did Santa bring this year? Find out in this awesome music video by MC Lars called “I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas,” featuring Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup. The video moves so fast, if you don’t pay close attention, you’ll miss the best parts:

So [...]

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