TheGreenerHome.com Introduces "Countdown to Earth Day 2008"
"TheGreenerHome.com Countdown to Earth Day 2008" (April 22) began on April Fool's Day to celebrate all those who do not believe that global warming is man-made. Rising Tide's clever designation was "Fossil Fools Day." The Countdown continues with April 2nd designated as "Peak Oil Payday."

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APRIL 1, 2008: FOSSIL FOOLS DAY
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"Fossil Fools Day" Protest: Eight Arrested at Cliffside Coal Plant
Reported by RisingTideNorthAmerica.org. Click Here


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APRIL 2, 2008: PEAK OIL DAY

TheGreenerHome.com "Countdown to Earth Day 2008" Designates April 2 as "Peak Oil Day"
TheGreenerHome.com Countdown to Earth Day 2008 (April 22), which began on April Fool's Day to celebrate all those who do not believe that global warming is man-made, has designated April 2 as "Peak Oil Day" to highlight all those who work in a dying, but still death-defying, oil industry. Follows are links to everything (and more than you wanted to know) about PEAK OIL, as well as who is profitting and who is not ... Click Here>


Peak Oil Beginner's Guide
"The Wolf at the Door" is an online book with free contents that explains why the end run of peak oil is really bad news. Click Here>


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EXXON/MOBIL: "No Peak Oil in Sight"
An ExxonMobil ad explains why folks who say we've reached peak oil are wrong. Click Here>

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APRIL 3, 2008: SAVE-SOUTHERN-FORESTS DAY
Complete with "trash trees" made from fast-food packaging to symbolize the problem, the Dogwood Alliance held press conferences across the Southeast this week, including McDonald's in North Asheville, to bring attention to over-the-top packaging by fast food establishments that contribute to the degradation of our environment. Click Here> 

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APRIL 4, 2008: SAVE-OUR-SLOPES DAY
Buncombe County commissioner candidate Cecil Bothwell is making the "Save Our Slopes" issue the heart of his political campaign Click Here>

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APRIL 5, 2008: LITTER-FREE DAY
Today, Quality Forward kicked off its campaign to fight litter by passing out litter-pickup supplies (vests, trash bags, gloves) at six Asheville Area Bojangles so involved citizens could go back to their favorite littered spots and make a difference. Click Here>

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APRIL 6, 2008: BUILDING-MORATORIUM DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 6, 2008, as Building Moratorium Day to remind citizens that North Carolina legislature allows for local governments to institute temporary pauses during periods of rapid construction. Currently, Asheville PARC (People Advocating Real Conservancy, a highly regarded grassroots organization) calls for Asheville City Council to impose "a pause to plan" for Downtown Asheville, where numerous high-rise buildings, some with insufficient parking, are being built or have been proposed. Click Here>

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APRIL 7, 2008: GREEN BUILDING DAY

TheGreenerHome.com designates April 7, 2008, as Green Building Day to celebrate the ongoing positive efforts of the WNC Green Building Council and hail its recently released 2008 Directory as the group's biggest and best compendium yet chockful of information and listings of area green industry folks that prove "greener is better." Click Here>

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APRIL 8, 2008: GREEN COLLAR JOB DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 8, 2008, as Green Collar Job Day to encourage recent college graduates to pursue jobs in the green industry. It is one of the few bright spots of the economy that has the staying power to provide satisfying employment for decades. Most importantly, it is an industry that cannot be exported, rather is a place-based industry that requires the work being done within the U.S. There are many national and Asheville Area leaders who believe this region could become one of the nation's hubs for green innovation and employment, as shown in this AmericanGreen.tv video produced on behalf of AdvantageWest, which hosts the annual Advantage Innovation conference. Click Here>

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APRIL 9, 2008: CONSERVATION DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 9, 2008, as Conservation Day to celebrate the myriad of efforts by individuals, organizations and companies in North Carolina and nationwide that are providing information, products and services to do more with less while maintaining a robust economy and superior quality of life. Follows is a list of conservation and service groups that are associated with The Corps Network, including one in North Carolina. Click Here>

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APRIL 10, 2008: GREEN MUSIC DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 10, 2008, as Green Music Day to celebrate singer-songwriters and bands who inspire Americans and the world with their environmental songs of awareness, concern, protest and hope. Some consider Pete Seeger to be the fountainhead of modernday "green songs." Others place Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Donavan, and Green Day high on the list. Email your favorite or original environmentally conscious songs to TheGreenerHome.com. We'll provide a free GreenerHome link to your site or YouTube performance. Break a leg! Click Here>

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APRIL 11, 2008: GREEN VEHICLE DAY 
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 11, 2008, as Green Vehicle Day. Celebrating new car manufacturers who are stepping up to the plate and offer more environmentally sound cars, trucks, and SUVs, including Toyota's Prius, Honda's Insight, Saturn's Green Line, GMC's Yukon Hybrid, Ford's Escape Hybrid and others. Click Here

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APRIL 12, 2008: MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 12, 2008, as Migratory Bird Day in memory of Wanda Belzak (1917-2007), who fought to save wetland habitats for ducks and geese in the Philadelphia area and shared her love for all wild winged friends. Click Here 

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APRIL 13, 2008: ORGANIC FOOD DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 13, 2008, as Organic Food Day for those who produce healthier foods. From spring through fall, WNC's numerous tailgate markets provide local food offerings. Click Here

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APRIL 14, 2008: GREEN WRITERS DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 14, 2008, as Green Writers Day to give a hats-off to those who write about everything green. Somebody's got to spread the word! Increasingly, green stories and green-oriented writers are wanted. Click Here

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APRIL 15, 2008: GREEN TAX RELIEF DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 15, 2008, as Green Tax Relief Day to celebrate tax breaks and rebates for those who buy, sell, manufacture and promote greener products. Click Here

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APRIL 16, 2008: GREEN CONSUMER DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 16, 2008, as Green Consumer Day to celebrate those who vote with their dollars to support local, greener products and services. Afterall, it's what corporations and politicians pay attention to most: i.e., greenbacks. Click Here

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APRIL 17, 2008: GREEN INVESTMENT DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 17, 2008, as Green Investment Day to celebrate those who invest in green businesses and corporations who have found that being environmentally responsible can make dollars and sense. Click Here

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APRIL 18, 2008: GREEN ENERGY DAY
TheGreenerHome.com designates April 18, 2008, as Green Energy Day to serve as a reminder that "It's the renewables, stupid" that matters most in NC and across the nation, for a number of reasons. Click Here

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APRIL 19 - 22, 2008: YOUR DAILY REPORTS
Participate in TheGreenerHome.com Countdown to Earth Day 2008. Call or email Greener Home editor-publisher Byron Belzak with your greener news at 828-768-5600 or Click Here>

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Super Solar Panel Videos
TheGreenerHome.com has selected several solar panel videos worth your viewing time. May they help you bring renewable energy into your home. Click Here


Earth Day Special
As Earth Day 2008 (April 22) approaches, discover events and specials to celebrate a greener region and a cleaner planet. Click Here