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John Tarantino

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My name is John Tarantino … and no, I am not related to Quinton Tarantino the movie director. I love writing about the environment, traveling, and capturing the world with my Lens as an amateur photographer.

Eco Editorial

Posted byby John Tarantino
January 13, 2012

The Costa Concordia Tragedy and Environmental Dangers

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The Costa Concordia is a ticking time bomb. The ship lying on its side, vulnerable to harsh waters and the elements, could potentially leak dangerous oil into the ocean at…

Sustainability

Posted byby John Tarantino
January 12, 2012

Tracking Footprints

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A footprint is more than an impression on a yielding surface. It’s a record of pressure, direction, and identity. Just as different animals have different tracks, so people from all…

Other Stories

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Thrift Shopping Thrills and Benefits

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As a young teenager growing up I remember going with my mom to a thrift shop and thinking that buying other peoples stuff was a little less than unsanitary or…

Environment

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Desertification in Africa

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Desertification – the spreading of conditions akin to desert-like climates in arid or semi-arid areas, due to loss of agriculturally productive soils, overgrazing, or climate change. Over the summer I had…

Green Tips

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Ways to Reuse Old Shoes

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Has your old rubber slippers seen better days? Is that pair of sneakers due for retirement? We all have outstanding footwear that have served our feet and carried our body…

Garden and landscape

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Vertical Farming as Local, Urban Food Network

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Planning for the future in which the environment and efficiency are just as, if not more important, than cost requires a different mode of thinking. We have to look at…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Hybrid Only Parking

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Green businesses and companies are starting to realize that going green is cool and that something should be done to promote the environment. If you happen to be a green-friendly…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Parking Reform

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What if parking spots and lots just started to slowly disappear and you were more inclined into taking the light rail train, bus or ride a bike out of sheer…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

EU’s Carbon Trade Plan for Flights & What it Means to You

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The latest directive from the European Union (which just got approved by the highest court of the European Union) is that from January 2012, any flight landing or taking off…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
December 22, 2011

Are Private High Speed Trains the Future?

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The future of public transportation is changing. Until a few years ago, the fastest way to travel while still saving money was to take a flight. But today, thanks to…