While some green websites might be shutting down or restructuring amidst the economic downturn, the Sierra Club is taking this opportunity to jump into the mix with a new site focused on home efficiency.

President Obama will tour Southern California on Wednesday and Thursday, with stops at town hall-style meetings in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa and a visit to " The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

Horvat treated the walnut frame with Penofin wood finish to make it more durable. Edges were lined with copper flashing to further protect the wood. Then the artist, the homeowner and contractor John Harwood

Global warming is projected to cause ocean levels to rise 55 inches or more by the end of the century. Report recommends phased abandonment of coastal areas and moving state infrastructure inland.

As California officials see it, global warming is happening so there's no time to waste in figuring out what to do.