What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week:

Urban Charrette's Eco.lution: the Eco.expo, Eco.festival, and Paint the Town Green – Get ready for Earth Day a month early by going green with the Urban Charrette for their Eco.lution events.

New Florida rebates for energy efficient appliances: Your own personal stimulus bill – Beginning April 15, purchasing Energy Star appliances for your home will put more cash back in your wallet.

Oil drilling off our shores: Dean Cannon, we've come to know ye – After concluding the House's final workshop on the exploration of oil and gas drilling off Florida coasts on Friday, Rep. Dean Cannon outlined three areas he expects the House bill to include when it is released in two weeks. Contributor Cathy Harrelson gives her arguments against them.

It's time for an American energy policy revolution – Since Earth Day began 40 years ago, America has had an energy policy that continues to reward polluters, threatens our national and economic security and keeps us dependent on energy sources from overseas.

Be green with your gadgets: Use them 'til they're dead – Holding off on buying new electronics not only saves you money, it also saves resources and keeps more electronics out of landfills.

This article appears in Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2010.