The daily news is full of constant and dismal descriptions of the effects of climate change on the earth. Floods inundating whole communities. Hurricanes pounding shorelines. Firestorms raging out of control. Drought and images of puckered farmland. It’s a welcome change to learn about several green businesses awards recently distributed in honor of sustainable management plans and practices. These individuals, groups, and communities are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and promoting a healthy environment through their consumer-driven practices. These…