The Result Of Fossil Fuel Dependancy

Many people are in a gas line waiting for gas as result of Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane caused the infrastructure around the NYC metro to be shut down. As a result, the city was cut off from resupply which caused restrictions to be put on the current supply of gas limiting amounts which can be purchased. The police is regulating this, hence the long lines. Many cars have become stranded or some are surviving on fumes. If we were less dependent on fossil fuels this might not have happened say if cars were solar powered or ran on "green" biofuels.

We Need A Government Sponsored "Green Renovation" program

A mass "green" renovation plan for metropolises should be developed to assist in the multiple initiatives coming into play. In New York City, building owners can get up to $100,000 in tax abatements for installing green roofs. Other benefits include incentives for installing solar panels. Frankfurt, Germany is one of the leading cities on the "going green trend" with most of the city's roofs becoming "green rooms". Portugal is building the world's first sustainable city. How can the U.S. get up to par? Feedback wanted!

We Can Do This!

These are great ways for us renters to do our part with going green.Apartment Renters Go Green

Pollination by Bumblebees

Here is a typical summer day of bumblebees at work on Lefferts between Flatbush and Bedford Avenue.

Sunflowers on a "Dark" road.

On Lenox Road between Flatbush and Bedford Avenue, a citizen of the community gave the block a much needed facelift. For sometime now, Lenox Road has been known as a block filled with crime and most flowers found on the block is usually left in honoring someone that may have perished on the block. The sunflowers are a beacon of hope, giving residents and passer-buyers a pleasant site to look at, rather than the usual crowd hanging out. With that being said, still be on alert if you go visit the site.

Eco-Obituary

A young tree has ended its short journey on this planet. He swayed with the winds until his last days. Tree had great potential to become copy paper, a pencil, or cabin. Thank the cosmic powers this tree spared those fates and died naturally.

The Mangos Have Arrived

An Asian owned produce market on Washington Avenue between Lincoln Road and Lefferts received a new shipment of Mangos. Where were they shipped from? If you noticed, markets like these sell delicacies like strawberries for much cheaper than list price.