A.M. Greenlist: Sonar, Santa Monica, Solar
>> The Navy watches out for whales. Complying with court orders, naval training exercises now include turning off sonar when marine life gets close to the ships.
>> Don't miss the Sustainable Santa Monica Community Event (PDF) tomorrow! Get an overview of Santa Monica’s Sustainable City Plan, as well as information on programs, rebates, grants & educational opportunities. The event happens tomorrow, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library, MLK Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.
>> Santa Monica's Farmers Market rides are officially ending. After a public meeting and a City Council vote, the Big Blue Bus has announced that, due to very low ridership, the Downtown Farmers Market Ride and the Pico Farmers Market Ride will make their last trips on Feb. 2.
>> Solar energy people are working on getting solar power via sleek, thin films on windows and other surfaces. The technology's still a ways away, however.
Photo by Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times
I am glad to see that the community is taking the time to getting involved with the community regarding their enviroment. I have read a couple of articles regarding the sonar waves that are affecting the whales in the ocean and I am glad to see that finally something is being done to help them.
Posted by: Joanna Miranda | January 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM