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Atlantic Yards went from being the story of the year in 2007 and maybe again in 2008 to being just a stadium minus all the horrific baggage. Get the full story at GBK with bits from NYT, The Brooklyn Papers, and Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn.

March will mean more than the start of Spring in DUMBO. SEED, the new sustainability initiative in this Brooklyn neighborhood — aka Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO — is getting right to business with a couple of green events coming up: Oil Drum Art on 3/20 and How to Green Your Kid on 3/24.

A look at the booming interest in biodiesel in Brooklyn and New York City as a heat and fuel source. New legislation by Councilman David Yassky proposes a phase-in of biodiesel blends, and Tri-State Biodiesel founder discusses a biofuel economy in NYC.

These guys are really giving new meaning to the phrase “straight-outta Brooklyn!” Brooklyn Farm Table not only builds extremely tasteful furniture, they do so using century-old wood that has been rescued from buildings in the five boroughs of NYC.

It’s up to us to let Papa John ’s know that we oppose this obscene corporate intrusion into our neighborhood. Please call and write Papa John’s and — respectfully — let them know that they are not needed, nor wanted, nor welcomed in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Should Brooklyn/NYC ban styrofoam? Hell yeah! NY City Council Member Bill de Blasio thinks so too, and today he introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of Styrofoam by City agencies and food establishments.

The Brooklyn Paper's slogan (“Brooklyn’s Real Newspaper”) really rings true with what is a pretty remarkable coverage of issues that matter to our beloved borough. Here is a sampling of the compelling — and often green — stories in their August 18, 2007 edition.

Media That Matters: Good Food -- a collection of short films on food and sustainability -- will be screened at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden in Brooklyn this Saturday, Aug 18th at 8pm. Check it out, it's FREE!