I've recently been trying to eat more locally. When we sojourned in Visalia there was a great little weekly Farmers Market convenient to our apartment. Here in Fresno, we live near Simonian Farms, and I bought a lot of fruit over the year, but I missed the veggies and sometimes the packaging was too much for the two of us. All the Farmers Markets are too far across town to be convenient. So this month I signed up for a CSA. Farmer and the Dale is located in Reedley, but they do a weekly run to… Continue

Since moving here, I've been surprised by the amount of support for a local nuclear facility. I realize the technolgy has improved somewhat, but I have some big concerns: waste disposal, water use, safety, time to construct and cost. I also have to ask In Whose Backyard?



Eric Schmidt of Google talks about the cost factor

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/google-ceo-eric-schmidt-renewable-clean-energy-nukes-nuclear-video.php



I grew up in the era of Chernobal… Continue

Check out the new eco-friendly community in North Fresno. Four years in development, a half-dozen founding families worked with architects to create a project that combines private townhomes with extensive common facilities. In order to live in a multi-generational environment that encourages co-operative living, they planned smaller living spaces (1,100 to 1900 sq ft) based on LEED standards. Common areas include a pool, children’s play areas, spa, gym, workshop, bike garage, guest quarters,… Continue