E, the Environmental Magazine: MARCH/APRIL 2009

March/April 2009
Vol. XX, no. 2
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Volume XX, Number 2
MARCH/APRIL 2009

COVER STORY
PRESIDENT FOR THE PLANET - Obama�s Assembled the Green Team, but They Can�t Solve this Crisis Alone
Obama�s green team can�t solve this crisis alone.
By Brita Belli

SIDEBAR: THE GREEN ROADMAP
Environmental groups present the president with a shared vision.
By Jenifer Joy Madden

SIDEBAR: FOREST WATCH
The future of the country�s public forests is far from clear.
By Christine MacDonald

SIDEBAR: FINALLY FIGHTING EMISSIONS
California�s battle to regulate greenhouse gases from cars goes national.
By Jim Motavalli

SIDEBAR: WHAT GARDEN STATE?
New EPA head draws mixed reviews.
By Jim Motavalli

SIDEBAR: MUDDY WATERS
The push for better clean water protection.
By Peter Bronski

SIDEBAR: BECOMING SUSTAINABILITY NATIVES
The Obama children�s green school.
By Ethan Goffman

SIDEBAR: REFORMING THE CORPS
The Army Corps of Engineers needs an overhaul.
By Brandon D. Shuler

SIDEBAR: GROWING THE FIRST GARDEN
Simon and his partner, Casey Gustowarow, are on a mobile campaign to get the First Family to grow veggies on the White House lawn.
By Jenifer Joy Madden

GREEN LIVING
EATING RIGHT: NICE SPREAD - Better Butters, Minus the Peanuts
By Matthew G. Kadey
YOUR HEALTH: SECRET ALLERGEN ATTACKS - Where to Find Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers, and How to Stop Them
By Jeffrey C. May
HOUSE & HOME: BRING BACK THE BEES - Creating a Buzz-Worthy Yard
By Joe Provey
MONEY MATTERS: SAFETY IN GREEN - Even in Tumultuous Times, Green Investing Holds Promise
By Brita Belli
GOING GREEN: TREADING MORE LIGHTLY - Capturing the Sun in the Mojave Desert
By Roddy Scheer
CONSUMER NEWS: A CUT ABOVE - More Hair Salons Are Going Green
By Ashley Varese
TOOLS FOR GREEN LIVING - Resources for eco-awareness and action

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CURRENTS
CUT DOWN - Clearcutting in California�s Sierra Nevada
SOLAR TO GO - A Mobile Solar Generator Makes Going Off-Grid a Little Easier
HERE COME THE FLOODS - As Water Levels Rise, Designers Find Sometimes Counterintuitive Solutions

IN BRIEF
BEHIND THE GREENS - Filmmaker Josh Tickell
HOW GREEN IS THAT ... BEER?
FARMERS FOR HIRE
SLICE OF LIFE
INNOVATION: BRIGHTER BUILDING
ACTIVISM: ANNOUNCING THE GREEN GENERATION
REEL GREEN DOC-MAKING

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