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Equinox Profiles: Sarah Harvey, Research Fellow Posted June 26, 2012

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 Sarah Harvey, Research Fellow

Factoid Friday: Why Turning on a Light Bulb is Like Turning On a Faucet Posted June 22, 2012

You probably knew that water use is really energy use. (How do you think all that water gets pumped from the Colorado River or Northern California to your house?)

But did you know that every time you turn on a light, it’s like turning on your faucet? It’s been calculated that it takes 1.5 gallons of water to run a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours.*

A Special Factoid Friday: What’s the secret to making friends, succeeding in business and marrying well? Posted June 15, 2012

Dear Friends of Equinox Center:What’s the secret to making friends, succeeding in business and marrying well? Being a great conversationalist, that’s what!

And what does it take to be a great conversationalist? Being current and informed on a variety of issues. And being able to draw on that knowledge on command with wit, charisma and an intriguing data point or two.

Here’s where our gift to you comes in.

Your Chance to Weigh in on 2012 Election Coverage Posted June 14, 2012

Voice of San Diego is once again seeking input for its 2012 elections coverage. Here is your chance to tell them you want to hear more about what candidates are saying about vital sustainablity and quality of life issues.

Check out Equinox's 2012 Election Tools for background, to see what candidates are and aren't saying about issues you care about, and for ideas about questions we should all be asking the candidates.

Ever wondered how Equinox Center is funded? Posted June 11, 2012

^{A letter from Equinox Center Executive Director Ann Tartre}

Dear Friends:

How is Equinox Center funded?

It’s the #1 question we get from people who are just learning about us. We get it -- follow the money to find the special interests, right?

What We Learned From Green Innovators in the Region Posted June 11, 2012

Equinox Center Leaders 2020, Startup Leadership Program and the San Diego Regional EDC hosted “Green to the Core®: Launching and Growing a Sustainable Business” on June 7, 2012.

Here are some highlights of what we learned from our event panelists David Saltman, Founder, Malama Composites; Mike Hurst, Founder, Chlorofill; and Jeff Martin CEO, Yulex Corporation.

Factoid Friday: Happy World Oceans Day Posted June 8, 2012

In honor of World Oceans Day today, Factoid Friday takes a look at local beach clean-up data and asks: what's the #1 source of trash found on San Diego beaches each year? 

Factoid Friday: Is Biking Safe? Posted June 1, 2012

Is biking safe? Fear of traffic is one of the top reasons people don't bike, but statistically, biking is safer than other modes of travel, says a recent article in Sunset magazine. This neat infographic in this month's issue shows a comparison...

Finally--Voter Tools Focused on Quality of Life Issues Posted May 31, 2012

As Equinox Center's latest “2012 Election Priori-meter” (pictured) reveals, a few issues have dominated the key local races this year, and topics like solving our region’s ever-increasing traffic or ensuring clean beaches and drinking water simply aren’t among them. You could spend hours sifting through media coverage and candidate websites just to uncover what candidates have to say about issues you care about. Or you can take two minutes right now to check out our side-by-side Candidate Comparisons. We've posted a variety of other 2012 Election voter tools on our website -- just in time for the June 5 primaries.

Factoid Friday: Purified Recycled Drinking Water Is Cleaner Than You Think Posted May 25, 2012

Did you know that studies show advanced treatment (a process known as "Indirect Potable Reuse") creates purified water with fewer contaminants than San Diego County’s existing imported water supply?