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have a confession to make. While we’ve been featuring Arizona staycations in the past few issues, and continue to do so this month with a fabulous eco-travel piece highlighting Phoenix, I stepped a bit out of our state’s borders last month. I ran as far from the 110-degree heat as I could to the northeastern part of our great country. Rhode Island to be exact— and Connecticut and Massachusetts. It was a working vacation, really. An Photo by Amaya Hurd educational excursion, if you will, and a much-needed visit with family. The New England communities, and my family, are rich with examples of living green. The way of life there reinforces the idea that green living is not just a fad celebrated by a few, but a lifestyle embraced in varying degrees by many, some as newly adopted habits and some as practices that span generations. My home base (a.k.a. my mom’s house in Greenville, Rhode Island) is a seven-acre property surrounded by woodland thick with oak, maple, birch and pine. Most of my working hours were spent on the front porch overlooking lush gardens that draw a dynamic mix of the feathered and furry. The blue jays, nuthatches, cardinals, and others vie for position on the bird feeders. They take flight when squirrels leap from a nearby umbrella tree and maneuver their way through the bars of the not-so-squirrel-proof feeders. Chipmunks and doves wait for spilled seeds below. Here, the roosters start crowing at 4:30 a.m. and the cows sound off throughout the day, depending on my brother’s proximity with the tractor which signals the promise of sustenance. I was working in my own personal paradise. Is it fair to say I was “working” when I was doing what I love in a place like this? On a day trip to Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, I visited an organic herb farm and learned about some of their composting and harvesting methods. That same afternoon I found myself at an ice cream social where community members were being educated about GMOs. A drive through the communities revealed many backyard gardens. I grew up enjoying vegetables harvested from our own quarter-acre garden,
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and although it’s smaller now, my mom’s tomatoes still have a delicious reputation. Conversations touched on a variety of environmental issues indicating a top-of-mind awareness. Those who read Green Living Magazine for the first time found it interesting and informative. Even though Green Living is based in Arizona, the topics we cover appealed to an audience some 2,700 miles away. (Well, about 2,200 miles, as the crow flies.) Since this issue focuses on energy, I was intently aware of the examples around me. Connecticut, and the other states I visited, all boast buildings powered by solar. In northwestern Massachusetts I visited the Montague Retreat Center, which regulates the building’s temperature using geothermal technology. At Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island, a towering wind turbine energizes a bathhouse. In the following pages you will find stories that touch on solar, energy co-ops, and deregulation. There is a story about boosting your own energy with nutrition. As always, we have included recipes, cool and outrageous stuff, and more stories to inspire you to live, work and play green.
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hether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a Phoenician born and raised, you’re always bound to find something new and exciting to do in our state’s capital. Site Selection Magazine recently rated Phoenix the seventh most sustainable metro area in the nation, making it an ideal destination for eco-travelers from near and far. Planning the perfect green trip to the Valley of the Sun can be a lot of work. But have no fear—we’ve compiled a list of eco-friendly hotels, restaurants, shops and other vacation destinations you won’t want to miss. So pack your bags for that trek to the city or that staycation in your own backyard. Grab your bike or scope out a Phoenixbased green cab company (Clean-Air Cab and Discount Cab both offer eco-friendly options) and get ready for your eco-vacation.
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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix You may already know that the Desert Botanical Garden offers 140 acres of beautifully arranged outdoor plant displays. What you might not know, however, is that you can enjoy the garden in the dark. From 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday during the summer, visitors can enjoy the Garden’s adventure-filled flashlight tours. Though great for families, don’t be fooled into thinking that these tours are just for kids. In fact, the Garden’s Print and Advertising Manager, Renee Immel, says that, especially with the opening of their restaurant, Gertrude’s, the Garden is the perfect place to go for date night. “It’s a whole different experience at night,” Immel says. “Plus it’s a lot cooler, which is definitely a huge benefit.” So if you’re looking to spend time enjoying the great outdoors without climbing a mountain, grab your flashlight and your loved ones at sunset, and visit the Desert Botanical Garden. ROOFTOP YOGA 2 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix The Hotel Palomar is taking hot yoga to a whole new level. Spiritualists and fitness enthusiasts alike will surely enjoy this weekly series, which will be held every Monday night through Sept. 2. Yogis can participate in an hour-long flow yoga class, led poolside on the hotel’s rooftop by a different local instructor every week. And, as a bonus, happy hour prices can be enjoyed at the rooftop bar after class is dismissed! Maybe you’ve got two kids who are begging to spend a day at the Oasis Water Park and a night perusing the Desert Botanical Garden with flashlights in hand. Or maybe you and your spouse are hoping for a relaxing afternoon spent browsing through the recycled T-shirts at Boutique Solie, and nurturing cups of organic coffee at Fair Trade Café. Regardless of what defines your dream vacation, we think Phoenix might just be the place to find what you’re looking for—and more.
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix “Kids know how to play,” says Nancy Stice, Director of Exhibits and Facilities at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. This museum is a testament to that. Located in a 1914 school building and chock-full of repurposed works of art and play places, the museum is free of any instructive signage, giving children the opportunity to do what they want to do with the museum’s many resources. Kids can race through the three-story Schuff-Perini Climber, play pretend in the Someplace exhibit or channel their creative energy in the art studio. In the end, everything that’s created in the museum goes right back into bettering the museum itself. “We like to get kids and parents involved in art projects that ultimately become part of something bigger,” Stice says. “It builds ownership.” Although the Children’s Museum of Phoenix targets children up to age 10, it makes for a day full of learning and fun for all members of the family. The museum also offers themed adult nights three to four times a year, giving those who are still kids at heart the opportunity to sip on a glass of wine and frolic around the museum, Photo by Heather Finn child-free.
DINING GREEN: THE AMERICAN VEGETARIAN 2022 N. 7th Street, Phoenix Don’t be scared by the word “vegetarian” — whether or not you’ve eliminated meat from your diet, Green will appeal to you, Chef Damon Brasch says. When initially starting the restaurant, Brasch looked to create an environment where plant-based foods could be accepted and embraced by everyone. “I want to take the taboo out of ‘vegan,’” Brasch says. It seems he’s done just that. In fact, if the “meat” wasn’t labeled “mock chicken” on the menu, you might not have known—or cared—that it wasn’t meat! Plus, the pint-sized restaurant is chock-full of character, making it not only a good restaurant but also a destination point for the Phoenix ecotraveler. When you’ve finished your meal at Green? Head next door to Nami, the sweet shop also dreamed up by Brasch. Here, you’ll find all things vegan as well —including Brasch’s infamous vegan soft serve ice cream.
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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix Greatly renowned for implementing Dr. Andrew Weil’s antiinflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen is also a big proponent of sustainability. By making a conscious effort to purchase many of its ingredients from local food sources, the restaurant supports local farmers while providing visitors with a trendy, organic vibe. Plus, at this particular location in the Biltmore Fashion Park, you can treat yourself to a little shopping after a delicious, healthy meal. DISTRICT: AMERICAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 320 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix If you’re in search of the perfect combo of traditional yet elegant American cuisine, organic and sustainable meals and live jazz music, District is the place for you. Gathering its seasonal ingredients from local and organic farmers, the restaurant prides itself in producing sustainable, one-of-a-kind dishes, as well as American-made alcoholic beverages. Spend your evening soaking in the upscale atmosphere while sitting on the open-air patio and listening to the live, local talent. FAIR TRADE CAFÉ 424 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix The name “Fair Trade” is far more than just a name: this coffee shop ensures that all of the ingredients it purchases are certified fair trade and organic, meaning that the local farmers from whom they are bought are guaranteed fair wages, and work under safe conditions. The shop has a relaxed and unique atmosphere, and a menu that includes sandwiches and salads in case you need a little something to accompany your caffeine fix.
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ARIZONA GRAND RESORT & SPA 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix Let’s face it—mid-summer is probably not the most ideal time to travel to Phoenix. (“But it’s a dry heat!” will only get you so far.) Luckily, the Arizona Grand Resort offers a solution: the Oasis Water Park. SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HOTEL “It could be a stand-alone water 340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix park in itself,” Managing Director The Sheraton in downtown Phoenix offers Richard Behr says. “However, it’s guests a luxury experience for a reasonable private and used exclusively by price. With an outdoor pool and the our guests.” relaxation-ready Club Lounge, the hotel Complete with a wave pool, offers a variety of opportunities to beat the lazy river, super-sized hot tub summer heat. and the park’s biggest claim to Photo courtesy of Arizona Grand Resort & Spa The hotel is green-certified by the Arizona fame—an eight-story water slide Lodging and Tourism Association, making it an eco-friendly tower— Oasis offers all you need to escape the heat and enjoy and luxurious option. Plus, the Sheraton’s location in the heart a perfect day. of the city makes it a smart choice for someone hoping to “We’ve got these ‘Island Nights’ with these wonderful spend the day exploring downtown Phoenix. buffets,” Behr says. “And ‘Dive-in Movies’ so you can lounge in
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SHOPPING BOUTIQUE SOLIE 1020 N.1st Avenue, Phoenix Situated in a historical complex (check out the massive, ‘40s-era “My Florist” sign hovering over the building for reference), you can tell Boutique Solie is eclectic before you even step inside the door. Owner Beth Soliere, who started the shop in Scottsdale but recently moved to central Phoenix, prides herself in keeping her store just as unique as the building it’s in. “I try to fill my store with things you won’t find anywhere else,” Soliere says. “There aren’t any duplications.” With purses made of recycled materials and clothing lines like A Lot to Say, which makes its T-shirts from repurposed plastic water bottles, the boutique is an eco-shopper’s dream. And don’t forget to check out the artwork displayed all around the store—it’s all made by local artists, and switched out regularly so that you never know what you might see.
DAPPER + DASH Sold at Frances Vintage, 10 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix If you’re looking for a shopping experience that will appeal to the guys, check out Frances Vintage. The store carries the repurposed material bowties made by Dapper + Dash. Each tie is handmade, and, as they aren’t mass produced, you’ll always end up with a unique product. The bowties are created from repurposed vintage clothing and packaged in sustainable, locally made material. By buying a Dapper + Dash bowtie, you’re supporting local artists and securing a totally unique piece. What a great gift these wearable works of art would make!
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any of us automatically reach for a cup of coffee for a quick pick-me-up throughout the day (guilty as charged). While coffee can be pretty amazing, we develop a tolerance over time, needing more and more to get the same boost. I’ve been on the hunt for alternative forms of pep to my afternoon espresso shot, and have become captivated with something pretty incredible— Superfoods. These supercharged items are so packed with nutrients they can actually provide a more natural and beneficial way to increase your energy, while improving your overall health. Superfoods also are reported to assist with such things as weight loss, illness, depression and aging. Some of my favorites from the long list of energyproducing superfoods are chia seeds, goji berries, and cacao—all of which pack a huge punch for their tiny size. CHIA SEEDS Derived from the Mayan language, the word chia means “strength.” Aztec warriors relied on chia seeds to boost energy and increase stamina. Today this tiny seed is a favorite of athletes, who tout it as an endurance-enhancing superfood. Because chia seeds take on 10 times their weight in water, they keep you feeling full (great for weight loss) and naturally hydrated for longer. They help aid in the effective absorption of nutrients and balance electrolyte and glycemic levels. A complete protein, these seeds provide all the essential amino acids and are a source of fiber, protein, iron, calcium, antioxidants, and Omega 3 essential fatty acid.
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GOJI BERRIES The goji berry, also called the wolfberry, is a bright red berry that is native to China, and is usually eaten in a dried, slightly chewy form. Gojis have been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years for various ailments, one of which is low energy. Low on the glycemic index, they can help you to avoid those sugar spikes that can lead to energy crashes. Goji berries also contain a ton of B1 (thiamin), the vitamin that is essential for converting carbohydrates into energy, and 18 essential amino acids and B vitamins, key components for energy and stress release. Jam packed with antioxidants and vitamin A, gojis help combat premature aging, protect your eyesight, and promote circulation and a strong immune system. CACAO Cacao has been a dietary staple in South American culture for thousands of years, and they were so valued that the beans were even used as currency in Aztec society. The full name of the tree, Theobroma Cacao, translates from Greek to mean “Food of the Gods”. Cacao powder is often confused with the more commonly used cocoa powder, but unlike cocoa powder, cacao is raw, unadulterated and completely separated from all cocoa butter. Cacao powder is an excellent source of immune-boosting antioxidants, contains high levels of essential minerals including magnesium and iron, and is rich in healthy dietary fiber. Best of all, cacao products contain the alkaloid chemicals theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamine, all of which help boost serotonin, the chemical that makes you feel “up,” happy and energized.
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SUPERFOOD GRANOLA BOWL COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES YIELD: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS GRANOLA 1 cup of shredded dried coconut 4 cups toasted oats ½ cup slivered almonds 1 Tsp. kosher salt ½ cup honey 4 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil
YOGURT* 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp. cacao powder 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 Tbsp. agave TOPPING 4 Tbsp. goji berries 4 Tbsp. cacao nibs
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2. Combine the oats, coconut, almonds, and salt in a large mixing bowl. 3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and honey on low heat. 4. Mix the dry and wet ingredients with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are coated. 5. Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 25 minutes. 7. While the granola is baking, make your yogurt by whisking together yogurt, chia seeds**, cacao powder, and agave (whisk well, the cacao tends to clump). 8. Remove granola from oven and cool. 9. Place 1 cup of granola in a bowl, top with ¼ cup of yogurt, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp. of goji berries and 1 tbsp. of cacao nibs and serve! Store leftover granola in an airtight container.
*Vegans, skip the yogurt and combine your chia seeds with your favorite nut milk or nut yogurt. Honey can be substituted for agave. **By combining the chia seeds with the liquid of the yogurt or milk, we create the chia gel that has all those fabulous benefits for your body. Stephanie Goldfinger is a vegetarian and vegan chef and the owner of Cooking for Luv cookingforluv.com in Los Angeles.
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while simply filtering the water, and in some cases is no better than tap water. PROCESSED FOODS: This generation is what I call the bag, box, can, fast food junkies. If we can’t get food or water in one of those forms we typically don’t eat or drink it. Even when we buy organic foods, we still are missing the entire ship, far beyond missing the boat! CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES: Just 100 years ago, many of the chemicals being used today did not exist, at least not in a known form. Where do crops and animals get their water? The water they drink is the same that we drink. Most food is treated with pesticides with oil-based petroleum that doesn’t wash off, even some foods labeled organic. Is there a guarantee that there are no pesticides on the food? GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS: The newest threat to our health is genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Simply put, if it has no seed, it’s a GMO. When insects eat these plants, it disrupts the activity in their stomach and they die from it. Unless you ask or know how to tell, chances are it has pesticides in it or on it, and GMO foods are now invading our food chain. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH: The bottom line is until you know what, you will never understand why! We are on a mission to teach people what we have learned about staying healthy in today’s overburdened toxic world. We are offering free educational classes valley-wide to help people who want to know what and how. There is so much you can do to stay well. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women will develop cancer. You don’t have to become a statistic!
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ummer is a time for relaxation, luxurious vacations and getaways. As July 4th is approaching make the decision to treat your favorite furry friend to a special getaway. The Valley of the Sun welcomes many options that are exceptional – pet boarding being one. Say “goodbye” to the days of dull and boring boarding, and say “hello” to luxurious rooms, large play areas and unending pampering for your pet. SONORAN DESERT PET RESORT Sonoran Desert Pet Resort has a variety of suites and condos to choose from. Whether your pet needs more room to jump around or would enjoy a more peaceful suite, Sonoran Desert has plenty to offer. Each room includes TVs, stainless steel water and food bowls, and plush bedding, making any canine visitor right at home. This deluxe pet resort is proud of their indoor dog park, which utilizes the latest artificial turf. Don’t worry; although Spot will be “getting down” he won’t be getting dirty. The park is cleaned with high water pressure and disinfectant solutions promoting a bacteria and odor free play area. APPLEWOOD PET RESORT While looking for exceptional boarding facilities for your pet, Applewood Pet Resort, located in Paradise Valley, just might be right up your alley. Staff is on location 24 hours a day to make sure all of your pets needs are met. Applewood also features a large, specially designed, boneshaped dog pool. If you choose this activity for Spot, he will have one-on-one time with a staff member – can you imagine how happy he will be to have an entire pool to himself? After enjoying an entertaining pool session in the Arizona heat, Spot will have plenty of time to cool down in his climatecontrolled suite.
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Alicia Fremling, Director of Resort Operations, said the staff of the resort is very passionate about what they do. “There is someone on property 24 hours a day. It’s something we are prideful about,” Fremling said. “Everyone who works here is a very vigilant parent, and we want to make sure we are treating them each like one of our own pets.” Not only does Second Home cater to animals, but also to the environment. “In addition to the zero landscaping and the natural sunlight in each pavilion, we have 14 air conditioning units which are energy-recovering units. These are very positive things for the environment,” Fremling said. If you are not used to leaving your pet at a resort, have no fear. Each resort has a variety of amenities and activities for a true pet vacation. Before choosing a location, be sure to research resorts carefully to find one that is right for your pet.
SECOND HOME PET RESORT As the name suggests, Second Home Pet Resort, in Phoenix, is just that; making boarding feel like a trip to grandma’s house with the feel of a true “second home.” If you are indecisive you may have a difficult time choosing from the abundant supply of suite options this resort has to offer. Some suites include flat panel TVs, adjoining outdoor patios and private pavilions. Don’t worry about having withdrawals from seeing Spot, because this resort offers an Internet PetCam. You will be able to check in on Spot throughout the day using your computer or Smartphone. Individual play sessions, water park play and cuddle time are only a few of the activities you can chose for your pet as he takes a vacation of his own.
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HELPFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK PET RESORTS 1. Is the facility staffed 24 hours a day? 2. Where do dogs have potty breaks and how often? 3. What is the total time dogs spend outside of their suite (kennel) each day? 4. For cats, how frequently is the litter scooped or changed out completely? 5. Can the care attendants administer medication, vitamins or injections if necessary? 6. What does the cost of the suite (kennel) include? 7. What are the feeding policies? Do they require clients to bring their own food? Do they offer house food? 8. What other additional activities are available for guests (pets) during their stay? 9. Are grooming services available?
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DEREGULATION AND GREEN ENERGY While retail competition is intended to offer more options to the consumer, how this change might affect green energy is unclear. Currently, the ACC mandates that the state’s regulated utilities provide 15 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025. If green power is more DEREGULATION 101 readily available, it may mean a more competitive rate. In a Arizona’s utilities are provided according to predetermined geographical districts, and the ACC oversees rates. If the utility competitive market, consumers might be allowed to choose exclusively green power, or providers that have developed the market was opened to retail competition, consumers would greatest percentage of renewable energy. choose their energy provider. The idea is that when the market Happily, Arizona leadership continues to promote an is competitive, customers reap the benefit of lower prices. expanding solar agenda. According to Leisa Brug, Director of More than a dozen states have deregulated electric utilities, the Office of Energy Policy and Energy Policy with mixed results. Perhaps the most Advisor to Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona is notorious incident in deregulation was the ranked third in the nation for both the number California electricity crisis in 2000 and 2001 “Currently, the of jobs associated with solar, and megawatt when markets were manipulated by energy ACC mandates that production of solar energy. exporters in other states (Texas corporation the state’s regulated Enron, most notably) causing rolling utilities provide 15 WHERE THIS LEAVES US blackouts throughout the state. percent of their Right now the ACC has a pilot program in place If retail competition was approved, electricity from that allows large commercial companies to Arizona would have to choose “closed state” renewable energy choose their energy provider, and the feedback or “open state” policy. In a closed state, sources by 2025” from companies is positive. However, discussion a customer can purchase power from any about transitioning to a completely open retail provider, but the monthly bill is paid to the market is just starting. entity that delivers the power. However, in Whether you agree with free market utilities an open state, the consumer contacts the provider directly and arranges to buy power directly at the rate or not, questions about the state’s commitment to green energy and subsequent incentives must be considered. Would nonoffered. renewable prices drop to the point that further investment in And not every state experiences lower electric costs. This year, Texas marked its 10th year of deregulated utilities. In that green energy would be impossible? Or would competition and time, the state experienced a 16 percent increase in its rates – a sale of energy to the highest bidder drive up prices, making green energy more competitive? Would an energy company far cry from what one would assume to be more competitive have motivation to expand or build new facilities, green or not, (i.e., lower) rates. if rates are no longer predictable? This is not the first time a competitive utility market has Whether it’s called deregulation or retail competition, been discussed in Arizona. Beginning in 1994, the ACC began perhaps the real name for this current scenario is “wait the process of deregulating the state utility market, but in and see.” 2004, the attempt was curtailed by a judgment by the Arizona Court of Appeals. lease don’t call it deregulation. The policy change currently under discussion by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has now been dubbed “retail competition,” and would open the presently regulated market.
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LEARNING ABOUT LIGHTWORKS A CONVERSATION WITH ASU GIOS DIRECTOR GARY DIRKS BY CHERYL HURD
CO2 out of the air and break it down into molecules, sugars, proteins and lipids. Researchers are using the bi-product of the algae to produce fuel. Depending on the harvesting methods, algae can produce a bio crude or bio diesel. Scientists are also studying cyanobacteria, an organism that can be genetically modified to excrete a molecule that converts to jet fuel.
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t Arizona State University, lightinspired research extends far beyond solar panels, down to the tiniest single-celled microorganisms. Complex studies are underway that explore the use of light for energy. The research falls under the umbrella of LightWorks, a program with a comprehensive approach to solar energy. Gary Dirks, director of LightWorks, Algae Technology Public Private Partnership and the Global Institute of Sustainability, says it will take public understanding, societal change, supportive policies Photo by Jolene Eder and the right business connections to maximize the benefits of the research being done. UNDERSTANDING LIGHTWORKS Dirks is an energy man. The former president of BP AsiaPacific and BP China came to ASU to direct the program that coordinates all of the light-based research being done. LightWorks refines the idea of light-based research into energy. ”When we talk about solar in the context of LightWorks, we don’t just mean solar panels. There are a range of technologies, some for generating electrons and some for generating fuel. LightWorks is very much about solar-based energy but not simply photovoltaics.” The program includes photovoltaics, which utilizes electrons from sunlight, photovoltaic panels, artificial photosynthesis, and studies using algae and cyanobacteria. It is a comprehensive program that combines technology with social and economic components. ABOUT THE RESEARCH ASU is best known for its research on photovoltaics, solar cells and basic research on ultra-high efficiency of the cells. But the research being done at LightWorks also includes battery technology, micro grids and smart grids, power systems, transmission of electricity, systems modeling, and pricing modeling. There also is interest in concentrated solar thermal power, whereby the sun’s energy is concentrated on a receiver that gets very hot and uses the heat to generate power. When it comes to renewable fuel, the tiniest organisms may hold some pretty big answers. ATP3 is establishing a national network of algae test beds and, as director of ATP3, Dirks is leading research efforts to explore how to combine carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to make fuel. Photosynthesis is used by plants, in this case algae, to pull
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BEYOND TECHNOLOGY Arizona can be a test case for how solar-based technologies evolve and are implemented into the future, Dirks says. “We have fantastic solar energy. We have a growing population. We have interesting and complex politics. So you have a lot of the elements you would want to have to think about both the technical and the social side of deployment of renewable solarbased energy.” Energy efficiency is an important component to the work being done, Dirks says. “If we are going to deal with sustainability that revolves around energy you have to look at energy efficiency as the first challenge. You can’t just be looking at the technology pieces if we are going to maximize the impact and maximize our opportunities.” Part of the plan for the future includes education, public outreach and a focus on energy policy law and governance, as well as commercial and economic development. Dirks has pulled together a team that includes experts in energy, government policy and business development. UNDERSTANDING THE NEED Dirks explains that the LightWorks team hopes to build relationships with commercial entities with the purpose of pulling insights and inventions out into the marketplace and, equally important, pushing into the research community the kinds of problems that business is facing. “It’s very important when you are doing research that is meant to be use-inspired that you understand the issues that are being faced in communities—and those communities are literally cities and towns but also the business community. It’s important to listen to them and find out what their challenges really are and figure out what we can do to help.” So ASU’s LightWorks program, headed by Dirks, and supported by a team of experts, will continue to leverage ASU’s strengths to seek out energy solutions, advance research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster economic development.
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he clean energy sector in Arizona and in the U.S. has expanded tremendously in the last decade. Despite its expansion, however, clean energy has encountered a number of hurdles during its development, including the continual shift in state and federal policy, intermittency issues and access to capital. Just like building a strong investment portfolio, it is critical to diversify and pursue multiple resources with energy. Arizona has the potential to become a clean energy hub for the southwest region while also contributing to the energy security of the U.S., but it will need supportive policies to realize that potential. Fossil fuels make up a substantial portion of the U.S. energy generation resources. Although several states have retired their coal generation resources, currently those resources are more often being replaced with natural gas than with clean energy. These decisions are being driven largely by the price of natural gas and new discoveries through hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground to fracture shale rocks and release the natural gas trapped inside. Natural gas prices have historically been volatile, and with liquefied natural gas terminals being developed for export, this pricing trend is likely to continue. TOO LITTLE RENEWABLE ENERGY IN ARIZONA Arizona is one of the few states in the U.S. that doesn’t have its own oil or natural gas resources, and most of its coal reserves reside on Sovereign Nations, namely Navajo and Hopi. When one considers the lack of diversity in its natural resources— aside from an abundance of sunshine and a small amount of wind—it is unfortunate that less than 2 percent of Arizona’s entire energy mix is renewable. The lack of widespread acceptance and deployment of renewable energy in Arizona can be attributed significantly to the uncertainty in policy. The inability to provide power on a continual and firm basis, referred to as intermittency, is another issue that has been difficult to overcome for much of the clean energy sector, particularly solar and wind. Some in the clean energy sector are addressing the intermittency of renewable resources by taking advantage of natural gas generation. Intermittent resources augmented by natural gas can provide a firm carbon-reduced and secure power source until other utilityscale renewable options become available. The 200 MW Solar Tower being delivered by EnviroMission in La Paz County is one example of the resources that can provide the reliable energy required to satisfy the utilities’ demands of firm power.
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STABLE POLICY AND INVESTMENT CAPITAL NEEDED Lack of a clear and stable policy and regulatory environment results in further difficulties for capital investment to flow into the clean energy sector. The continued adoption and expansion of the clean energy sector cannot happen until investment capital is easier to access, and securing capital remains an issue for much of the industry. In the case of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that allow tax benefits to be enjoyed by a larger investor base, tax code changes could enable renewables and efficiency measures to leverage the same tools that have enabled the expansion of oil and gas exploration in the U.S. There is currently legislation proposed to expand the use of both MLPs and REITs to the renewable energy industry. A diverse energy portfolio that includes traditional fossil fuels, nuclear power and clean energy improves energy security and reliability. Energy security is a term for the interplay between energy availability and the effect on national security. According to The Clean Edge: The Clean-Tech Market Authority 2012 State Clean Energy Index: Executive Summary, the U.S. Department of Defense is the world’s largest single consumer of energy, spending about $15 billion a year and accounting for 70 percent of the energy use of the federal government. Every dollar increase in the price of oil adds $30 million to the Navy’s budget alone. For this reason, the federal government recently issued a $7 billion request for the development of renewable energy projects to increase the energy security of the U.S. In Arizona, the industry mindset must shift from viewing renewable generation and energy efficiency as a means to satisfy a renewable energy mandate to an opportunity to stimulate and enhance the economy and diversify the state’s energy mix. New business and development is attracted by consistent policy and access to capital and, to be successful, Arizona must adopt an energy policy conducive to both. Photo by the Grand Canyon NPS
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s human beings, we see visible light only in a very limited band of the light spectrum. Infrared thermography and thermal imaging are part of a science that can detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Thermography made national news recently when it was used by police and security personnel to capture one of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers. Thermography has a long history, but its use has dramatically increased over the past 50 years with applications in the commercial and industrial markets. Firefighters use thermography to see through smoke to find people trapped in buildings, and to find the base of a fire. Building construction uses thermography to find heat leaks in faulty thermal insulation and uses data to improve efficiency of heating and cooling units. Some physiological changes in human beings and other warmblooded animals can be detected with thermal imaging during clinical tests. The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that heat will move from warm to cold, and if an object is radiating at a higher temperature than its surroundings, then the power transfer can be viewed by capturing a thermal image. This thermal image capture has become
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a very useful tool in building diagnostics because it helps detect faults hidden in walls, improper HVAC installation, insulation errors, moisture damage and loss of energy through infiltration/exfiltration without damaging the structure. HERS (Home Energy Rating System) raters and building consultants can use thermography to pinpoint leakage in ducts, air sealing deficiencies, leaking around windows, doors, can lights and gaps in flooring. Moisture damage is a large, invisible danger that shows up clearly in a thermal image since water evaporates slowly, showing a cooler area than surrounding dry areas. As a certified thermographer, I have seen some amazing images, taken in a variety of homes and buildings, which outline some dramatic energy losses. Without the use of a thermal imaging camera, finding and analyzing the source of the leaks would have taken greater time and effort.
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This house is a combination of images. Thermal bridging is indicated by the bands of green against the cool blue background. Heat is strongly indicated at the bright red and yellow areas despite a very cool roof.
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BUSINESS EVENTS JULY EVENTS FOR LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA Ongoing throughout July Local First Arizona, a non-profit organization that represents a coalition of locally-owned businesses, hosts a variety of lunch and evening mixers, seminars and workshops for its members throughout the state, starting with an Independents Week Pub Crawl along Mill Avenue in Tempe. Visit their website for details. localfirstaz.com/news/events
GREEN DRINKS AT FIRESKY RESORT AND SPA July 2 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 4925 North Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale The Green Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly networking event at the Firesky Resort. thegreenchamber.org
2013 GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM July 10 - 12 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson This year’s Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism will take place at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa. Travel professionals will meet to learn from experts about the latest information, products and services to better Arizona’s travel and tourism experience. azot.org
LOUD RUMOR’S BIG 10 EVENT July 18 6 to 9 p.m. Degree 270, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale Anybody can come for a fun-filled night of networking for free. A deluxe guest pays $10 online or $15 at the door. Half of the fee goes towards the charity of the night, and the other half goes towards our prize pool. Only Deluxe Guests are able to enter into the raffle to win prizes--including a 40 Inch TV.
GREEN IN THE NEWS STATE FARM AGENT LIVES AND WORKS GREEN State Farm agent Dan Kalm is taking his green lifestyle a few steps further at the office and at home. Kalm, whose office is located at 2654 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson, already works at the only 100 percent solar powered insurance office in the state and possibly the nation. The office produces 108 percent of their electrical needs, so the rest is sold to Tucson Electric Power. Soon that power will feed into an electric charging station at the office that Kalm said will be available to anyone who needs a charge. He will be using the charging station himself for the business’s latest addition—an electric hybrid Chevrolet Volt. Even before Kalm’s electric car purchase, the office received certification as a Tucson Green Business. Now Kalm’s eco-friendly practices extend to his home where solar panels soon will be installed. “I believe it is the right thing to do,” he says.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS APPROVED Three renewable energy projects in Nevada and Arizona have been approved by the Interior Department, and officials say it will generate enough electricity to power nearly 200,000 homes. Through solar plants in Nevada and Arizona and a geothermal plant in Nevada, the projects will deliver 520 megawatts to the electricity grid. Interior has approved 45 utility-scale renewable energy projects since 2009, including 25 solar sites, 9 wind farms and 11 geothermal plants. aznow.biz/green/3-renewable-energy-projectsapproved ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS ON THE WAY TO TUCSON Southwestern Eye Center is collecting gently used eye glasses for Sight Day this September. Donating glasses will benefit hundreds of kids, teens and adults from the local Salvation Army. Southwestern Eye Center is offering 200 free eye care services until mid-September, and pre-selected patients will receive a free eye exam and a pair of gently used glasses. To learn more about Sight Day visit sweye.com
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CONNECTICUT LABELING GMO’S Connecticut has become the first state in the nation to pass the GMO labeling bill. Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation requiring food manufacturers to label products that contain genetically engineered ingredients. However, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he would sign the bill only after reaching an agreement with the legislature that the law would not take effect unless four other states, one of which shares a border with Connecticut, passes similar regulations. More than 20 states are considering labeling laws including New York, Maine and Vermont. nyti.ms/18OF2dl
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t’s the end of a long week and you’re enjoying the company of friends at a quaint restaurant under the stars, with the misters on full blast. It’s a special occasion so your friends are ordering a bottle of wine that “pairs” well with the fish of the day. But it’s still 110 degrees outside and you’ve sweated through your clothes on the drive over. You really need to cool off. Today, the only way to conquer the triple digits is with an ice-cold beer in a frosty frozen mug. You’re in luck. Today, the craft beer industry is burgeoning and industry experts are coming up with many delicious ways to match beer with food. That means you can still order the fish of the day and a frosty beer that perfectly complements it. Yeah for beer pairings! According to industry experts, beer and food pairings are growing in popularity as more and more people start to discover beer’s food friendliness. Andy Ingram, co-owner and brewer at Four Peaks, says beer has more than 1,400 recognizable flavors, opening a world of opportunity. “The explanation is that beer is made from four ingredients: malt, hops, yeast and water. It can also be made with fruit and spices and herbs, even chiles. The possibilities are endless,” says Ingram.
BEER-FOOD PAIRINGS GAINING POPULARITY Jon Lane agrees. Lane is the owner and director of hoppiness (yes, hoppiness) for O.H.S.O. Eatery and nanoBrewery in Phoenix, and a passionate proponent of local beers. “Like wine, beers have dramatic complexities and an amazing range of flavors. Beer and food pairings have gained a lot in popularity as the microbrewery scene has gained in popularity. With more available flavors, styles, and complexities, this was a natural step for chefs, resorts and restaurants to take on.” If you’re an experienced beer drinker, you might be thinking, “But beer tastes good with any kind of food.” That may be true, but a good food pairing just may inspire you to
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broaden your horizons. Say, for example, you’re eating crabstuffed mushroom with piquanté pepper aioli. Sure, you could order your tried-and-true brew – or you could try the Grand Canyon pumpkin ale recommended by the chef. For dessert, you could have coffee with your flourless chocolate cake with candied citrus zest, or you could splurge with a Mudshank full moon wit. Yum! These were two of four pairings I tested out recently when a friend invited me to the Harvest Beer Dinner at O.H.S.O. The quarterly dinners feature four courses that cover spicy, sweet, and fun food dishes, each paired with primarily local beers. “The combos can be a bit surprising, as we are a friendly pub so we try to have fun,” says Lane. Fun, indeed. We sat eating and drinking for the better part of three hours. The food was amazing, the beer was delicious, the room was full of brewers and beer lovers from around the state, and the energy was positive and supportive.
FINDING YOUR OWN PAIRINGS That being said, going to an establishment where a trained chef prepares and amazing meal, and talented brewers serve a perfectly complementary beer is a recipe for a perfect Beer Dinner. So what happens when it’s spaghetti night at my place – no chef, no brewmaster, just me? Most experts will say that, while there are generally accepted guidelines, there are no hard and fast rules. You should drink and eat what tastes good to you. On Primer.com, homebrewer Billy Broas, who teaches people to brew beer at The Homebrewers Academy, wrote a list of guidelines about pairing food and beer. His only real rule about pairing is this: “Choose a great beer. If you start out with something you love to drink, it’s hard to go wrong. The best pairing in the world won’t make up for a crappy beer.” If only a good beer could make crappy spaghetti taste better…
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BEER PAIRINGS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY Since hot dogs, burgers, brats and backyard barbecue fare will likely be on the menu for many of us this summer, it’s a great time to test out your own beer pairings. Lane chooses his beer based, in part, on the condiments. “It depends what’s on that burger or brat,” he says. “I love Sleepy Dog’s Monje Azul Belgian (a light sweet beer) with sweet peppers on a brat – it helps give a little heat and you have a rich, sweet very drinkable, light Belgian. I love a good IPA like Four Peaks Hop Knot or San Tan’s Hopshock with our AZ burger, because it calms the heat and has enough of its own hoppy character flavors to shine through and complement a burger.” He agrees that beer and food pairings are mostly a matter of preference, but says there is some general knowledge that can help you put together a tasty combination. “Sweet beers generally intensify spicy items and rich creamy beers help to cool them off. IPAs go great with spice, Belgians are similar to red wines and, depending on the characteristics of the beer – smoky, roasted, sweet, candied, etc. – the pairings can be all over the place.” Lane continues, “However, like anything, please let your mouth decide. Local is the best, so try one of those first!”
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FOR MORE INFO While “delicious” is ultimately in the tastebuds of the beholder, there are many great resources to help you fi nd common beer and food pairings. Below are a few places to start looking. craftbeer.com epicurious.com beerchow.com beeradvocate.com Photo courtesy of O.H.S.O. Eatery
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ith the coming of every summer monsoon season are high hopes for abundant rainfall. When you live in the desert, a little bit of rain can go a long way to making or breaking your outdoor landscape, and knowing how to harvest that rain is a great way to maximize those summer storms. Your rainwater harvesting potential varies depending on where you live in Arizona. In the more arid parts of the state, such as Phoenix, the average 7 inches of precipitation per year can act as a nice supplemental drink for the trees in your landscape. If you live in Tucson or Sierra Vista, where it rains an average of 12 and 14 inches per year, respectively, it is possible, with careful plant selection and rainwater harvesting techniques, to irrigate an entire landscape on rainwater. BACK OF THE ENVELOPE CALCULATION To calculate how much rainwater you can capture in your landscape, first assess the surface area from which you will be harvesting. In a residential setting, this is most likely your house’s roof. Next, find your yearly average rainfall. (see the resource section below for a good website) Multiply the collection surface area (for example, a 2,000-square-foot roof) by your average annual rainfall (for Phoenix, 7 inches) by 0.6 (a conversion factor) to see what you could collect in a year. For example: 2,000 ft2 x 7in x 0.6 = 8,400 gallons per year of captured rainwater In most of Arizona, our bimodal rainfall pattern means that precipitation comes with the summer monsoon storms and the slow, steady winter rains. Since all the rain doesn’t fall at once, you’ll also need to consider how you want to collect the rainwater. TYPES OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT Passive rainwater collection is typically the contouring of your landscape to capture and store rainwater. By directing rainwater to the plants in your landscape through the shaping of basins, berms, or swales, rainwater remains on site instead of running off and down the street. Slowing the rainwater down and letting it slowly soak into the soil is a great method for irrigating landscape plants. Be careful, though—you do not want to flood the base of your house, and you always need to plan for overflow. Overflow areas ensure that, in the event a heavy rain overpowers your planned rainwater-capturing capacity, excess water has a place to go.
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Active rainwater harvesting is probably the more recognizable of the two methods, as it utilizes cisterns, barrels, or some other retrofitted container to harvest and store rainwater for a later use. Gravity-fed rainwater collection containers are simplest and cheapest. Attach a hose to the bottom of the container, turn open the valve, and irrigate your landscape plants. Note that as you add in underground storage tanks and pumps, the cost of your rainwater harvesting system will start to climb. Before you embark on your rainwater harvesting home improvement project, consult the additional resources below. USE IT IN THE LANDSCAPE! Because a majority of residential water usage is devoted to outdoor projects such as pools and landscapes, using captured rainwater for your yard is a great way to offset your use of potable (drinkable) water. However, it takes some management to turn off the irrigation clock for a certain amount of time after a rain event to actually save water. Another way to approach rainwater harvesting is to use it as a supplemental source of water. Sometimes, especially with drip irrigation, mature trees in landscapes do not receive sufficient water. Trees like Aleppo pines, for example, tend to fail from inadequate winter irrigation. Directing rainwater to the root zones of mature trees can provide a much-needed boost to these large specimens and keep them healthy in your landscape. Please note that using captured rainwater for the edible garden is not recommended because the quality of the water coming off your roof, parking lot, or street is unknown. RESOURCES ON RAINWATER HARVESTING IN ARIZONA Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use: cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1344.pdf Using Rainwater in Urban Landscapes—Quick Guide for Maricopa County: cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1566.pdf Rainwater Harvesting Infographic: tinyurl.com/rainwater-infographic Tips to conserve water in Southern Arizona: waterwise.arizona.edu Arizona precipitation averages: wrcc.dri.edu/summary/climsmaz.html
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PARTICIPANTS SHOWCASED AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL ECO-FRIENDLY INNOVATIONS BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON
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rom May 12-17, Phoenix hosted the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest high school science research competition, where nearly 1,600 students from across the globe showcased their research and inventions to compete for more than $4 million in awards. The 1,600 participants were chosen from nearly 7 million high school students around the world who developed original research projects and presented their work at local science competitions “with the hope of making it to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of the Society for Science & the Public,” according to Intel. Students from across Arizona participated at this year’s Intel ISEF, and many of their projects explored eco-friendly themes. “I would say that among the environmental projects, the solar efforts were the stand-outs,” says Rachel Sutherland, an Intel
spokesperson. “We had one student researching pyrite as an alternative to silicon in solar panels; another student aiming to increase the output of solar cells; and a team from the Tohono O’Odham community who designed a solar heater for remote, off-the-grid households with no electricity. Also, a student from Tucson studied the Sonoran ocelot and determined its population numbers, habitat threats and need for protection.” In total, 13 Arizonans won awards at ISEF. Some of their accomplishments included: • Four students were offered $48,000 New American University Provost Scholarships to ASU. • Four students from Tucson walked away with six awards. • A team from the Tohono O’Odham reservation won a $5,000 EPA Patrick Hurd Sustainability Award. • Two Chandler teams picked up awards. This is the first time Chandler High has been represented, and they came away
arIZOna InteL ISef 2013 partICIpantS Nitish Peela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton High School Jacob Cabrejas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton High School Paula Beatty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton High School Ivy Chang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton High School Kelsey Barter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University High School Shelby Yuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University High School Ryan Silva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University High School Tejas Dharmaraj . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler High School Manav Sevak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler High School Aakash Jain . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brophy College Preparatory Aditya Khurana . . . . . . . . . North Canyon High School Anvita Gupta . . . . . . BASIC Scottsdale Charter School Sejal Aggarwal . . . . . BASIC Scottsdale Charter School Sarah Sakha . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xavier College Preparatory Ostin Zarse . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucson High Magnet School Meagan Bethel . . . . . . . . Tucson High Magnet School Eric Epstein. . . . . . . . . . . . Tucson High Magnet School Allison Kath . . . . . . . . . . . Tucson High Magnet School Arne Joi Nipales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baboquivari High Jacquel Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baboquivari High Elizabeth Daley . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint David High School Hannah Marie Dahl . . . . . . . . Saint David High School
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Ivy Chang (left) and Jacob Cabrejas (right) from Hamilton High School researched pyrite as an alternative solar panel material.
Sarah Sakha, from Xavier College Preparatory, developed a more palatable, longer-lasting emergency food product using different spice combinations for their anti-microbial effects.
Arne Joi Nipales (left) and Jacquel Rivers (right) from Baboquivari High of Tohono O’odham community designed a solar heater.
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Top winner Ionut Budisteanu, 19, of Romania (center) with secondplace winners Eesha Khare, 18, of Saratoga, Calif. (left) & Henry Lin, 17, of Shreveport, La. celebrate their awards at ISEF.
with third place in their category, plus scholarships to ASU. At the end of the competition, Ionut Budisteanu of Romania claimed the top prize of $75,000 for his low-cost, self-driving car innovation. Also, Eesha Khare, 18, of Saratoga, California and Henry Lin of Shreveport, Louisiana each received $50,000 from the Intel Foundation for their respective projects. With the rapid adoption of portable electronics, Eesha recognized the need for energy-efficient storage devices. She developed a tiny device that fits inside cell phone batteries, allowing them to fully charge within 20-30 seconds. Eesha’s invention also has potential applications for car batteries. By simulating thousands of clusters of galaxies, Henry has provided scientists with valuable new data, allowing them to better understand the mysteries of astrophysics: dark matter, dark energy and the balance of heating and cooling in the universe’s most massive objects. “Through the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Intel encourages high school students around the world to explore science and math,” says Wendy Hawkins, executive director of the Intel Foundation. “By giving the finalists a global stage, we are allowing them to share their promising research with the public—from fellow scientists to future scientists.” “Intel ISEF will return to Phoenix in 2016 and 2019,” Sutherland adds. “Intel is currently working with the Arizona Science Center on developing a long-term digital wall of fame honoring Arizona’s Intel ISEF contenders.” To learn more about this year’s Intel ISEF, visit intel.com/education/isef
Madelyn Lucas, 14, from Farmington, N.M. explained her research project on probiotics’ effect on the digestive system to an eager group of middle schoolers at ISEF.
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What would a 4th of July celebration be without traditional meaty burgers and hot dogs? A great time, for people and animals! Find out which delicious veggie dogs & burgers you should bring to your next BBQ! QRUNCH QUINOA BURGER (USDA ORGANIC) he SaId: Do you fear fl avor? Are you afraid to eat food because it might have too much zing? Well good news, we have a product for you. The Qrunch quinoa burgers had zero taste what-so-ever. They did have a nice crunch and could probably be dressed up to be really good, but by themselves very blah.
She SaId: Wow! Tasted like a crispy-breaded chicken patty. The fl avor is almost too mild, but with a salad bar of toppings and a bun, you’ll have quite the creative, complete-protein culinary burger!
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VIANA SMOKED VEGGIE FRANKFURTERS (USDA ORGANIC) he SaId: this is probably as close to a real frankfurter as you can get in the non-meat aisle. The spices were spot on and for a split second there I thought I was eating the real deal. The texture was a bit off, lighter and fl uffi er than real deal but never-the-less delicious.
She SaId: Frank-tastik fl avor explosion! These look and feel like a “regular” hot dog, but with a more complex “German smokehouse” fl avor. They were a bit on the dry side, but that’s nothing ketchup can’t fi x.
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TOFURKY BEER BRATS he SaId: I grilled these up and they were delicious, but calling them a beer brat is a bit of a stretch. They were airy and light like tofu with a good fl avor, but they never once made me think I was eating anything close a beer brat.
She SaId: How can you go wrong with food doused in beer? Well, these were tasty, but they were lacking that “brat” bite. The texture was a little on the mushy side too. A little saurkraut and extra grill time would make these veggie brats BBQ-party worthy.
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ORGANIC SUNSHINE BURGERS BREAKFAST HEMP & SAGE he SaId: These burgers were full of nuts and twigs. They contain hemp and are called Sunshine burgers. In spite of their hippie-ness they were pretty good. Out of the burgers we reviewed they were the closest to a real burger texture. The fl avor was a little strange, but I kind of expected that.
She SaId: I liked the fi rm meat-like texture and slight crunchiness of these hippie hamburgers. They were stuffed with great ingredients like adzuki beans and raw sunfl ower seeds, and a lot of hemp, apparently! I’d try these in a different fl avor, but the hemp was too funky for this fl ower child.
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She SaId: Loved the fi ery chipotle zing, and good-for-you fl ax & quinoa ingredients, and the texture is perfect for babies or denture-clad folks! Mushy, soft, squishy mish-mash of veggies. Not very appetizing.
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HOMeMADe LAVeNDer sYrUp 1. Steep two heaping tablespoons of fresh lavender petals in 2 cups boiling water for 10-15 minutes. 2. Strain the water into a saucepan. 3. Add 2 cups of sugar. 4. Simmer until sugar has dissolved. 5. Continue simmering for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. 6. Remove from heat, let cool and transfer to container. Store in the fridge. Recipe courtesy of Salut Kitchen Bar
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INDEPENDENCE DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL AT SALT RIVER FIELDS July 3, 5 p.m. 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Head out to the Diamondbacks’ spring training fi eld to enjoy Independence Day performances by Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr and the LoCash Cowboys. There will be a fi reworks show as well. saltriverfields.com INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ AND FIREWORKS SHOW AT WET ‘N’ WILD July 4, All day 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale The water park is offering a family-oriented, daylong Fourth of July celebration. Photo courtesy of wetnwildphoenix.com The usual slides and attractions will be open, and there will be an all-you-can-eat BBQ and fi reworks show in the evening. wetnwildphoenix.com 17TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE THROUGH DOWNTOWN FLAGSTAFF July 4, 9 a.m. to noon Begins at the intersection of Beaver St. and Elm St., Flagstaff Flagstaff’s annual Fourth of July parade draws in over 10,000 spectators and more than 100 participants each year. flagstaffchamber.com TUCSON PADRES: JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AT THE KINO SPORTS COMPLEX July 4 and 5. 7:05 p.m. 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson Minor league baseball team the Tucson Padres will play backto-back games against the Las Vegas 51s, with a post-game party and fi reworks show both nights. visittucson.org
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OUTDOOR CONCERT AT THE ARBORETUM July 6, 5:30 p.m. 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff Regional duo Montana Skies will play an outdoor concert under the pines and with a view of the San Francisco Peaks. The Arboretum encourages you to bring a picnic dinner. thearb.org SUMMER CONCERT AT THE MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK July 7, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale This Sunday evening concert series allows visitors to enjoy concerts as well as train and carousel rides in an outdoor environment. Mogollon, a high-energy country group, will play this series fi nale show. therailroadpark.com 24TH ANNUAL SUMMER SPECTACULAR ARTWALK AT THE SCOTTSDALE ART DISTRICT July 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Scottsdale Art District, along Main St. and Marshall Way in Old Town Scottsdale hosts local artist receptions during their annual ArtWalk. Live music, artist demonstrations, exhibit openings and prizes will be included. scottsdalegalleries.com PROWL AND PLAY AT THE PHOENIX ZOO July 13, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix This Saturday night event allows families to experience the zoo in the dark. Water games, music and other activities provided. phoenixzoo.org Logo courtesy of phoenixzoo.org
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EXPLORE THE STARS FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO July 13, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 6400 U.S. Hwy. 89, Flagstaff This kid-friendly evening aims to help families learn how to appreciate the night sky by using telescopes, looking at constellations and engaging in astronomy activities that can be done in the backyard. nps.gov/sucr Photo courtesy of nps.gov/sucr
SECOND SATURDAYS IN DOWNTOWN TUCSON July 13, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 110 E. Pennington St., Tucson On the second Saturday of each month, downtown Tucson comes alive with local performing artists and street vendors. July’s Second Saturday event will include performances by Leila Lopez, Roll Acosta and Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls. 2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com RUN WITH THE ROOSTERS 5-MILE RUN/WALK July 14, 5:05 a.m. 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson In order to beat the heat, Everyone Runs is hosting an early morning 5-mile run along Tucson Mountain Park. There will even be free breakfast, smoothies and a slip ‘n’ slide for the kids! everyoneruns.net Photo courtesy of everyoneruns.net
WIDESPREAD PANIC CONCERT AT PEPSI AMPHITHEATER July 14, 7 p.m. Fort Tuthill Park, Flagstaff After a yearlong hiatus, Widespread Panic will play a concert amidst the pines at the outdoor Pepsi Amphitheater. You can also reserve a campsite at the park and spend the weekend enjoying the great outdoors. pepsiamp.com BIRDS ‘N’ BEER AT THE RIO SALADO AUDUBON CENTER July 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix This evening event allows you to sip on an Arizona-brewed Four Peaks beer while learning more about birds and other wildlife. The event is held on the third Thursday of every month. riosalado.audubon.org
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