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.
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Green Brooklyn » Ratner Accepts Reality, Folds Up Most of Atlantic Yards
Organic Farming Helps Subsistence Farmers in Mexico
Organic farming methods help peasant farmers in Mexico as part of Playa Viva community development efforts.
NVOHK - the first community-managed, eco-friendly, surf-inspired, clothing company
New eco-business with a twist. An eco-clothing company managed by the people who wear it. A company that truly puts consumers and the environment in the forefront. A company that stands for more than just the "widgets" it produces. Nvohk is building a company that balances social responsibility with financial performance.
Step it Up - help fight global warming
November 3rd is National Climate Change Day. SaveOurEnvironment.org is partnering with Step it Up and asking people across America to organize rallies in their communities to demand leadership and real action in the fight against global warming...
A Slice of Brooklyn aka Keeping Brooklyn Brooklyn (Community Action + Grassroots Benefit)
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.