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  1. Population Control

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Feb 10, 2009

    I'm taking an environmental communication class, and we discuss a wide range of really interesting issues. One topic that's come up in light of the octuplet birth in California is the idea of population control. Population control might not be… Full Story »

  2. Circle of Life

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Jan 20, 2009

    I recently visited Epcot in Orlando, and while I enjoyed my day there immensely, I couldn't help but especially enjoy a few attractions that made me think of how desperately communities like Bicycle City are needed. Circle of Life ,… Full Story »

  3. What Does Organic Food Taste Like?

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Jan 6, 2009

    The earth-friendly pizza chain, Pizza Fusion , opened a location in the Pittsburgh area last year, and the restaurant was profiled in this weekend's Post-Gazette . This particular pizza shop is located near me, so when it first opened, I… Full Story »

  4. Top 10 Green Headlines

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Dec 17, 2008

    Among other end-of-the-year lists, Time magazine included the Top 10 Green Stories in its recent lists issue. They included: 1. Barack Obama Elected President - While McCain backed fossil fuels, Obama supported alternative-energy investments for green jobs. 2. Renewable Energy… Full Story »

  5. "How do we get more people walking and bicycling in the US?"

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Dec 15, 2008

    Good question. MSNBC reports on the results of a global study that shows a positive link between fitness and active transportation, stating what I could have told you for free: people who walk and bike instead of drive everywhere weigh… Full Story »

  6. Have a Happy Eco-Holiday

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Dec 12, 2008

    This time of year, the debate between artificial and live trees rages on, and I've been reading up on this topic for a few years. Seems that the overwhelming conclusion is that a live tree, purchased close to home is… Full Story »

  7. Eliminate that Pesky Junk Mail

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Dec 8, 2008

    My copy of Time this week offered some interesting stats on junk mail: Americans receive 40 pounds of junk mail each year. Each household averages 848 pieces of junk mail annually. 30% of the world's mail includes junk. 19 billion catalogs hit mailboxes every year. 44% of junk… Full Story »

  8. Pesticides for Breakfast. Yum.

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Dec 2, 2008

    Over Thanksgiving, I found myself riding the Metro in Washington, D.C., and sat facing a cute advertisement featuring a little girl eating cereal. Upon closer inspection, I saw that the ad was actually pro-pesticide. As in, the pesticides we used… Full Story »

  9. Recycle By Mail

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Nov 17, 2008

    My recycling service just stepped it up a notch and started taking more plastics and paperboard. While this is beyond exciting for me, I always wonder if I can do more. Recycling isn't always about curbside service, and Yahoo! has a great article with some tips for things you can… Full Story »

  10. What's Up, California?

    Bicycle City Blog &bull Nov 6, 2008

    In Tuesday's election, California voters voted to support farm animals by approving Proposition 2 , which is aimed at ending cruel and inhumane treatment to farm animals. This measure will provide farm animals - chickens, calves and pigs, for example… Full Story »

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