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Michael Gets All Wet & Fishy.....with an Aquaponic Experiment

Miracles don't happen often enough in our world.   But when Michael starts growing his own fish and food in his garage, then you know that there's some divine intervention because Michael doesn't fish and he's got a brown thumb that makes all leafy things tremble.    So how did Advocate Michael become Farmer Michael?  One word: AQUAPONICS.

UCAN's Cheap Gas Locator service at www.fueltracker.com is experiencing technical difficulties.

UCAN's Cheap Gas Locator service at www.fueltracker.com is experiencing technical difficulties.

UCAN's not-for-profit gasoline price tracking project at www.fueltracker.com is experiencing technical difficulties. We are working hard to bring the Web site back online and apologize for the inconvenience.  If you are a member of UCAN or the media and need help please feel free to e-mail me at langley@ucan.org.   

Only 363 shopping days until "UCAN DAY" 2011

Posted January 27th, 2010 by Charles Langley

Finally, an important body of elected officials has named January 26 as UCAN DAY. It's good news, but this vital question remains: "what next?" How shall we mark this seminal event? How can all of us share, and experience the miracle of UCAN DAY?  Perhaps, we suggest, it is time to invent some new traditions.

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UCAN Christmas Shopping Tips

UCAN's executive director Michael Shames gives us the information we need this Holiday season to make smart buying decisions. Investigative reporter, John Mattes shows you how to use iphone applications and websites to compare prices while you are shopping.

TRAVELERS' ALERT: Brazil-bound travelers beware visa bottleneck

Posted September 28th, 2009 by michael

Headed to Brazil? Not so fast. West-coast residents have been hit with a visa application processing slowdown that is making LA traffic look like a breeze. Visa applications are being processed so slowly that U.S. residents headed for Brazil may find that they won't get there.

The Aquaponics Challenge with Michael Shames (in less than 3 minutes)


Time lapse of the construction of Michael's new aquaponics system in his garage and a challenge to traditional gardening.

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What SDG&E doesn't want homeowners to know: independent auditors can help customers re-take control over runaway energy use

Posted June 22nd, 2009 by Laura Impastato

Getting an energy audit of your home could save on your utility costs, but when UCAN asked SDG&E to post information on home energy auditors on its own web site,  it refused.

Home energy audits may be a wise investment

I think we'd all be very surprised if someone handed us cash representing how much energy is wasted in our homes. Even when we try to be careful of turning off the lights and limiting ther use of our applicances, we're just not trained to recognize where the waste is. In addition to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), there are now businesses out there, that for a fee, will do a thorough inspection of your home and give you recommendations on low-cost -- and not-so-low-cost measures you can take to make your home more energy-efficient.


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