I used to live in India in the late 70's. It used to get up to 126 degrees on a regular basis. It was way too hot for this Norsky/Irish girl. I am sure global warming hasn't helped the situation nor has the fact that their population has reached over a billion people.
In Minneapolis, it still gets below zero in the winter and I am sure it will get blistering hot at some point and time this summer. I guess the old saying "think global, act local" is the best thing we can do. Minneapolis has started by disallowing phosphorus in lawn treatments. That is a big success and one we should celebrate. Neighborhoods have also helped by engaging in the storm sewer stenciling programs, the clean-water cook books, wet land, and native planting projects. In addition, several neighborhoods have implemented tree planting projects. I know Whittier planted 615 trees. Nokomis East planted trees to replace the ones destroyed by the tornado in the late 90's, Longfellow has done Oak Savannah restoration. Longfellow is in process of implementing a Native Plant Hydro Scaping program so homeowners can landscape in a way that will reduce pollutants from flowing into the storm water sewers. Then there is the buckthorn removal folks. They are diligent. Both Linden Hills and Prospect Park are hunting it down and getting rid of it. People are actively identifying and attempting to eradicate the gypsy moths. Midtown and East Phillips are working on making some of the vacant lots into permanent community gardens that will provide not only an environmental benefit but great community building opportunities. In fact, I believe one of the lots is next door to you Lynn. Many people in this city use bikes as their main mode of transportation. There are so many other initiatives going on, I can't even remember them all. I think it's fair to say Minneapolis is definitely a "green city". Many of our citizens actively engage in activities to improve our environment and protect it for future generations. All of these people are to be commended. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
