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From Factoid Friday to breaking news on quality of life and sustainability issues in the region, our blog shines a spotlight on critical issues in the San Diego region and simple ways you can help to solve them.
We've reported a lot on why the "Young & Restless,"
college-educated 25-34 year olds are an important demographic in the
region. Now it's time to shine a spotlight on seniors. Are you in
your golden years? Here's a reason to pat yourself on the back: your
carbon footprint is likely lower than that of your Baby Boomer neighbors or friends.
Equinox Strategic Advisor Jared Crisculo has garnered both national and local media attention for his work with non-profit organization Below The Surface, which he co-founded together with Kristian Gustavson. Together the two explorer-conservationists were recently named 2012 “Readers of the Year" by Outside magazine, for their innovative work to “build a visual database of America’s most imperiled rivers.”
Read More »December 5, 2011 (San Diego, CA) – Non-profit research and policy organization Equinox Center continues its rapid forward momentum through the appointment of Trevor Callan, co-founder of La Jolla-based wealth management firm Callan Capital, as chairman of its board of directors, and the addition of two new board members: Robert Bingham and Charles Butler. Equinox has also garnered several new funders recently.
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Happy Factoid Friday! We too love being able to skip the commercials,
but did you know that the combination of an HD DVR and an HD cable or
satellite box may use more energy than your refrigerator -- even when not in use? Up 446 kilowatt hours per year, in fact.
Easy fix to lower your energy bill? When you want to really turn it off, unplug it. The “off” button generally only turns off the clock display.
Read More »Equinox Center has always been powered foremost by the incredible network of people behind it. Through this ongoing series, we introduce you to some of the thousands of individuals who make up the Equinox network.
Meet Dave Louie, Fund Development and Marketing Volunteer
Read More »Equinox Center has always been powered foremost by the incredible network of people behind it. Through this ongoing series, we introduce you to some of the thousands of individuals who make up the Equinox network.
Meet Dylan Wood, Equinox Research Fellow
Read More »Young Adults Step to the Plate to Help Solve San Diego Region’s Greatest Growth Challenges
Major decisions that impact the region’s future economy, environment and quality of life are being made every day, without the voices of its future leaders.*
That changes today with the launch of Leaders 2020.
Read More »The National City Chamber of Commerce has launched a program to help local businesses employ more sustainable practices and to show them that there is “green to earn, not burn.”
In the long term, the Chamber’s Green Business Program is intended foster a culture of sustainability throughout National City that will continue to attract green or “clean” businesses to the city and ultimately result in a reduced carbon footprint for National City and a more healthy and prosperous community overall.
Read More »Elevated levels of pollutants have existed in San Diego Bay for 20 years. How to clean them up will be the focus of a four-day series of public hearings (beginning this week on November 9) by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Read More »Are you an aspiring sustainability professional with a gift for persuasion?
If so, we want you!
Encinitas-based Equinox Center’s Sustainability Fellowship Program
is an opportunity for exemplary students to gain professional experience and
academic credit working for one of San Diego’s leading non-profit organizations
at the intersection of environment, economy and communities.
