The Green Community week in review: Solar PV in Florida, green your Thanksgiving, CL Green Holiday Auction items, and more
November 22, 2009 at 1:44 pm by Katie M.
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week:
Is solar PV dead in Florida? – In an important proceeding at the Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee, approval of large-scale solar projects is in doubt.
Obama and other world leaders fess up: No climate change deal likely in December – After all of the efforts from people around the globe to get our world leaders to listen up and take action against climate change in December in Copenhagen, it looks like things aren’t going to be changing any time soon.
Tips on heating, cooling and sealing your home to save energy and some green (video) – Did you know that you can save energy and money on your utility bill just by properly using your thermostat and keeping your house sealed from outside air?
Ponzi schemes target green investors – The SEC reports of a $30 million Ponzi scheme involving 300 investors nationwide who participated in a purported environmentally-friendly investment.
The Tampa Green Business Designation Program awards first three designations – The Tampa Green Business Designation Program is a partnership of the Sustany Foundation and the City of Tampa designed to highlight green and sustainable businesses in Tampa.
Youfit: A brand new environmentally friendly fitness club – Youfit is a new fitness club chain aiming to promote energy efficiency and an environmentally friendly atmosphere, as well as maintain low membership fees.
CL Holiday Auction Item #24: The Green Power Lunch – Taste the green power with City Councilmen Dingfelder and Nurse at Mise en Place.
Global carbon emissions up 29% since 2000 and still rising – Global emission levels are still rising, 29% since 2000, and they continue to rise 2-3% each year.
Give the gift of energy savings with the Eco Button – This small USB device plugs into any active USB port on a computer and when it is triggered by the user it enters into an extreme energy saving mode.
CL Holiday Auction Item #23: The Ultimate Green Gift Basket, er Barrel – Bid on this rain barrel that chock full of green goodies!
Greening Thanksgiving – Here’s your task list for a green, somewhat sustainable Thanksgiving Day.
Don’t forget to check out our Green Community Calendar for green events and workshops in the Bay Area!
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