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Amid the highly contested controversy over the Clean Energy Bill (aka Cap & Tax Bill) which made its way through the House last Friday only to meet tough challenges in the Senate this week, our local electric provider, Entergy (NYSE: ETR), today released its 2008 sustainability report, Meeting the Challenge, highlighting the company’s environmental, social and economic performance this past year.

Our U.S. National Park Service provides the most breathtakingly beautiful eco-getaways from sea to shining sea. Celebrate your independence by taking a local eco-getaway in any one of our magnificent U.S. National Parks, like the Great Smoky Mountains.

Taking the first step to learn what impact our activites have on the environment is key in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we produce, and help combat climate change. Calculate your carbon footprint here.

On Tuesday, June 23rd, from 9am-11am get over to the Platform at Caffen Avenue & Florida, then participate in the planting and launch of two, 35 square foot floating wetlands.

Eco-travel doesn’t always have to mean staying in a hut without electricity and showering with solar-heated water. It is possible to make ecologically sound choices during “traditional” vacations, by giving care to things like lodging and activities.