February 2010 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "When the soil disappears, the soul disappears." ~Ymber Delecto. Submitted by Joshua Martarella Jr, Grade 9, Fairview HS, Boulder, CO
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By Linh Ho
Grade 12
San Lorenzo HS
San Lorenzo, CA
Since Chinese/Vietnamese/Lunar New Year is coming up, what kind of things can you do to reduce your carbon footprint? (Since this is a time when people travel a lot and use fireworks!)
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What is a New Year's resolution you can make to be greener and reduce your carbon footprint?

Jason Yuen, Monte Vista HS, Danville

"Is buying a fake Christmas tree more environmentally friendly than buying a real Christmas tree?"

Olachi Obioma, Richmond High School, Richmond

What simple things can we do in order to celebrate a more eco-friendly Thanksgiving?

Sarah Zahedi, Northgate HS, Walnut Creek

Is there a way to take advantage of the effects of global warming to benefit the Earth rather than hurt it?

Karen Lo, Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon

What are you doing to reduce your back-to-school trash/pollution?

Sophie Barrett, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

How are you conserving water in your home during the drought?

Chiara Swartout, EarthTeam, Berkeley

What are some low-impact tricks you're using to fight the heat this summer?

Chiara Swartout, EarthTeam, Berkeley

What are some things you can do to reduce the amount of trash in your household?

Linh Ho, San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo

What can we do to help stop global warming?

Fabiola Martin, Richmond High School, Richmond

What can you do to love the earth this Valentine's Day?

EarthTeam, EarthTeam, Berkeley

The new year is often a time to clean out and refresh one's home. Instead of saying "Out with the old, in with the new," how do you get rid of junk in your house without contributing to the landfills?

EarthTeam, EarthTeam, Berkeley

What's the best/most memorable homemade or recycled gift you've ever recieved?

EarthTeam, Earth Team, Berkeley

November's Green News may be focused on the wonderful theme of "Food & Feasting", but November is also the month of sharing and gratitude :) What are YOU thankful for this year? Whether it's a favorite place outside, seasonal fruits & vegetables, or an environmental hero / success story, we'd love to know!

EarthTeam, N/A, Berkeley

With all the new "green products" on the market now, in beauty supplies, cleaners, cars and just about everything else, what have you tried and loved? Why do you believe it's really "green" and does it work for you?

Elizabeth Price, St Mary's College HS, Berkeley

Heating a household can be costly. What are some things you are doing in your home to improve energy efficiency, and save money for your family during the winter?

Elizabeth Price, St Mary's College HS, Berkeley

What is your school doing to encourage YOU to recycle? What do you know about the recycling process there?

Elizabeth Price, St Mary's College HS, Berkeley