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Braintree, Massachussets-based Geo Labs has confirmed the presence of Chrysene in the waters in and around Perdido Key, Florida. This substance was detected and absorbed by OPFLEX POM POMS and SWEEPS (OPFLEX is listed on the EPA’s National Contingency Plan) submerged near the beach just outside of Eden Condominiums on February 18th, 2011.
Geo Labs CEO, Dave Kahler stated, “We have now built a database of samples from Venice, LA to Pensacola, Florida utilizing EPA testing protocols. This is the first time we have detected Chrysene, which is most concerning as it is showing up in the water close to the beaches in Perdido Key, Florida.” Read More »
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As their website states, Tayst Restaurant is the first (and so far only) green certified eatery in Nashville, TN. What began as chef/owner Jeremy Barlow’s desire to buy only locally produced food spiraled into a full-on one man green movement. Barlow found that as he researched local food, he became more and more interested in the entire growing process of that food. Since nearly everything that happens to food affects its flavor, this led Barlow toward sustainable organic foods and that led the chef toward greening other aspects of the restaurant as well. In addition to using only foods grown locally which are pesticide- and fertilizer-free, Tayst recycles, composts, and continually works toward reduced energy consumption and an ever-smaller carbon footprint.
The Tayst menu offers a wide variety of items from an “Escargot Pot Pie” to goat cheese grits, bison with cranberry relish and tobacco gnocchi gratin to strictly vegetarian offerings. Since there is an attached wine bar, each selection on the menu has a recommended wine with which to pair it. First courses start at $7 and mains start at $17.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced that Rio de Janeiro will be the host of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, with that there has been a lot of talk already about who will take the bid for the 2022 Winter Games. Many say that the United States is seriously pushing to win the bid. If they do indeed capture the bid, the United States Olympics Committee (USOC) would be looking to further their athletic dominance in the Winter events, as well as work to make the event more environmentally friendly. Read More »
