Ursula Syrova
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No BRT for Sunnyvale

Activists in Sunnyvale and the region lost a big fight on May 22nd when Sunnyvale City Council voted 4-3 against a motion to support Bus Rapid Transit development along El Camino Real.  The rejection happened against the recommendation of city staff, the endorsement of the Sustainability and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory…See More
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Bus Rapid Transit

Light Rail Without the Rails Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a system of busing that in many ways emulates light rail, but without the expense or permanence of tracks.  Features include dedicated lanes, priority crossing through lights, at-level…
May 17
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Transportation Alternatives

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, roughly 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from transportation.  Much of our country has grown up around the automobile, which was considered a clean tech option when it started to…
May 17
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2012 "La Familia" Award Call for Nominations at San Jose Fairmont Hotel

June 15, 2012 all day
Each year the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley recognizes and awards an exemplary Latino Familia that is inspirational to others, in community volunteerism and philanthropy. A family that has demonstrated multi-generational volunteerism within their family and has had a tremendous impact in the community they serve.Our special family will be honored at a very special gala event, the 23rd annual Hispanic Charity Ball, being held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the San Jose Fairmont Hotel.…See More
May 15
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Aural Sonic Demo at Plug and Play

May 8, 2012 from 10am to 1pm
Dear Friends, Greetings from Fukuoka Center for Overseas Commerce in America (FCOCA). On May 7th and 8th, Aural Sonic will be holding an interactive demonstration of their unique sound-absorbing technology at Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale. Bring your cell phones, your favorite music, or just your voice. They will demonstrate how their new sound panels can enhance acoustics and reduce noise. Unlike other sound absorbing products on the market, AURAL SONIC technology is unique. Their…See More
May 8
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Vinodh Valluri commented on Ursula Syrova's blog post Rethinking the foundation of modern consumerism
"At the center of our sustainability issues is the timeless pursuit of pleasure. Growth, the unchallenged axiom of our current economic institutions, is a faint reflection of the real abundance that is satisfaction of the Self. In times where deep…"
Apr 12
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University Frameworks

University Frameworks for Sustainability A University wants to go green . . . what does the administration need to do?  Where to start?  What information will be collected?  There are several major guiding frameworks that have come into being and…
Apr 10
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Rethinking the foundation of modern consumerism

Oh, is that all? Yep, that's all that the 2010 Worldwatch Institute State of the World report asks for.  Subtitled "Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability," the report walks through various aspects of our modern lives, from urban planning to sustainable childrearing and right on in to the role of…See More
Mar 22
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Ursula Syrova posted a blog post

Rethinking the foundation of modern consumerism

Oh, is that all? Yep, that's all that the 2010 Worldwatch Institute State of the World report asks for.  Subtitled "Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability," the report walks through various aspects of our modern lives, from urban planning to sustainable childrearing and right on in to the role of…See More
Mar 19
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Cheryl Weiden commented on Ursula Syrova's page SunShares
"GreenTown Los Altos and SunShares have negotiated a great price with a solar vendor for Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents.  There will be a community meeting on Mar 21 at 7 - 8:30 pm at 359 State Street to explain how the program works…"
Mar 15
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Sunnyvale Recycled Water Inter-Tie Plans

An article in the Sunnyvale Sun discusses how Sunnyvale (and its Water Pollution Control Plant) are working on plans to create a water inter-tie project to join systems in Mtn. View, San Jose, Santa Clara, and into Cupertino (where Apple has expressed interest in using recycled water at its planned new campus).  Sunnyvale already supplies recycled water to the more…See More
Mar 15
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Sustainability Leaders Forum: Data Center Optimization at The Computer History Museum

April 27, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
April 27th, 20123:30-5:30 PM (registration at 3:15 PM)Sustainable Silicon Valley presents a Sustainability Leaders Forum Event:Green Data Centers: Optimization and ManagementHosted by Vantage Data Center and GE Intelligent Platforms at SAPLocation: SAP                3410 Hillview Ave.                Palo Alto, CA. 94304See More
Mar 12
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Sustainability Leaders Forum: Data Center Optimization at The Computer History Museum

April 27, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
April 27th, 20123:30-5:30 PM (registration at 3:15 PM)Sustainable Silicon Valley presents a Sustainability Leaders Forum Event:Green Data Centers: Optimization and ManagementHosted by Vantage Data Center and GE Intelligent Platforms at SAPLocation: SAP                3410 Hillview Ave.                Palo Alto, CA. 94304See More
Mar 11
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Mulching Toward Sustainability

Joan Morris of the Mercury News shares a story of a cradle to cradle arrangement for trees that need to be removed, where waste at one step serves another process.  The article, published on March 3, 2012, is called "A Garden View: Sustaining Sustainability.See More
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Barbara Fukumoto commented on Ursula Syrova's page Adaptation
"Thanks, Ursula! Will share with sustainability commission."
Mar 1

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No BRT for Sunnyvale

Posted on May 23, 2012 at 1:23pm 0 Comments

Activists in Sunnyvale and the region lost a big fight on May 22nd when Sunnyvale City Council voted 4-3 against a motion to support Bus Rapid Transit development along El Camino Real.  The rejection happened against the recommendation of city staff, the endorsement of the Sustainability and Bicycle Pedestrian…

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Benefit Corps: It's not ALL about the profit anymore

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:59pm 0 Comments

In January 2012, California became one of a handful of states to make it legal to incorporate as a "Benefit Corporation," allowing the company and shareholders to consider other factors besides profit in their pursuits.  

Of course many an entrepreneur has started up a company with great ideals (Craigslist, Ben and Jerry's) and then sometimes found it hard to sustain their original vision when…

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Subsidizing the Wealthy? Net Metering Arrangements Worth Discussing

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:30pm 0 Comments

Well, I had never thought of it that way.  Does "net metering" subsidize the people who have installed solar PV systems (who are generally better-off financially than others?)  The Mercury News had an article on May 11, 2012 ("Shift proposed in PG&E rate for solar credit") that addresses this issue.

Net Metering In a Nutshell:  If you…

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Earning an "F" in Ozone: Know Before You Breathe

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 12:51pm 0 Comments

The American Lung Association has a web site called State of the Air where you can look up, by zip code, the state of your air--at least in regards to ozone and particulate pollution.  Today Santa Clara County shows an "F" in ozone levels, an "F" in 24-hour particle pollution, and a "Pass" in annual particle pollution.

Sound grim?  Cities in the Bay Area aren't even in the top 50 of most polluted cities, but other places in…

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At 7:48pm on November 11, 2011, Carl Hekkert said…

Yep - the trellis is mine. you will notice me cutting back quite often...it's a very vigorous rose bush!

At 9:21pm on May 18, 2011, Heather Trossman said…

It was good to meet you on Tuesday, Ursala, and I look forward to talking with you!

Heather

 

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hi ursula, welcome to ecocloud
 
 
 

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