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There’s a lot of chatter about how great it would be to live off-the-grid, and with the way the world is turning now, it may make sense to at least prepare yourself with the knowledge of how to build your own off-grid house. This Virginia girl’s passion in green building, modern house kits, modern design, and sustainability gave her the break she was looking for from the web projects at her agency Copeland Casati Media in Richmond.

Do you know the world’s 10 greenest countries? It may not surprise you that the USA ranks 39th for greenest countries, same rank as our healthcare system. Who are the Top 10?

Louisiana has become the international leader in the oil and gas industry, sending people all over the world to train and educate others on the technology and best practices we have developed,” said Senator Nick Gautreaux. He emphasized, however, that Louisiana can and should become the future leader of the clean energy industry, finding balance between the fossil fuel industrial leadership of the past and the new energy leadership of the future.

On Thursday, September 17th, the City Council is expected to pass Energy Smart, a program initiated by the Alliance for Affordable Energy that encourages families and businesses to invest in energy efficient products and services. The program, which is the first in New Orleans to encourage community-wide energy efficiency, already unanimously passed the City Council Utility Committee.

Parkway Partners Inc, a non-profit partnership between the citizens and the city of New Orleans, is putting on a feast: the 20th annual Feast With The Stars, a jazz brunch hosted by local celebrities and fine restaurants. Proceeds from this event will fund Parkway Partners’ ongoing efforts to improve and expand green spaces in New Orleans