http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf Your daily source for the best in blog. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:47:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/25/obama-to-attend-copenhagen-climate-summit-with-a-plan-on-cutting-emissions/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/25/obama-to-attend-copenhagen-climate-summit-with-a-plan-on-cutting-emissions/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:30:47 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=48514
So it looks like President Obama will be making an appearance at the UN international climate summit in December in Copenhagen.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=48514 0
So it looks like President Obama will be making an appearance at the UN international climate summit in December in Copenhagen. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/25/fighting-global-warming-could-reduce-disease-and-save-millions-of-lives-as-well-as-the-planet/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/25/fighting-global-warming-could-reduce-disease-and-save-millions-of-lives-as-well-as-the-planet/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:43 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=48445
According to recent research, cutting greenhouse pollutants could not only save the planet from drastic climate change but could also greatly affect our health in a positive way. The studies linking climate change and health show that reducing carbon dioxide emissions from our atmosphere could greatly reduce preventable deaths from heart and lung diseases.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=48445 0
According to recent research, cutting greenhouse pollutants could not only save the planet from drastic climate change but could also greatly affect our health in a positive way. The studies linking climate change and health show that reducing carbon dioxide emissions from our atmosphere could greatly reduce preventable deaths from heart and lung diseases. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/23/al-gore-speaks-out-about-climate-change-action-on-snl-im-going-to-start-acting-crazy/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/23/al-gore-speaks-out-about-climate-change-action-on-snl-im-going-to-start-acting-crazy/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:55 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=48067
Al Gore's backup plan to get politicians to start making changes concerning climate change: Start acting crazy.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=48067 0
Al Gore's backup plan to get politicians to start making changes concerning climate change: Start acting crazy. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/22/the-green-community-week-in-review-solar-pv-in-florida-green-your-thanksgiving-cl-green-holiday-auction-items-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/22/the-green-community-week-in-review-solar-pv-in-florida-green-your-thanksgiving-cl-green-holiday-auction-items-and-more/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:44:25 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=47795
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=47795 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/18/global-carbon-emissions-up-29-since-2000-and-still-rising/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/18/global-carbon-emissions-up-29-since-2000-and-still-rising/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:53 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=47008
Global emission levels are still rising - 29% since 2000 - and they continue to rise 2-3% each year.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=47008 0
Global emission levels are still rising - 29% since 2000 - and they continue to rise 2-3% each year. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/ponzi-schemes-target-green-investors/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/ponzi-schemes-target-green-investors/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:34 +0000 Paul Messerschmidt http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46569
The SEC reports of a $30 million Ponzi scheme involving 300 investors nationwide who participated in a purported environmentally-friendly investment.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46569 0
The SEC reports of a $30 million Ponzi scheme involving 300 investors nationwide who participated in a purported environmentally-friendly investment. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/16/obama-and-other-world-leaders-fess-up-no-climate-change-deal-likely-in-december/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/16/obama-and-other-world-leaders-fess-up-no-climate-change-deal-likely-in-december/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:43 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46445
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.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46445 0
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. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/16/is-solar-pv-dead-in-florida/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/16/is-solar-pv-dead-in-florida/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:58 +0000 Paul Messerschmidt http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46040
In an important proceeding at the Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee, approval of large-scale solar projects is in doubt.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46040 0
In an important proceeding at the Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee, approval of large-scale solar projects is in doubt. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/15/the-green-community-week-in-review-farmers-markets-guide-oil-supplies-lower-than-reported-profit-from-recycling-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/15/the-green-community-week-in-review-farmers-markets-guide-oil-supplies-lower-than-reported-profit-from-recycling-and-more/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:36:00 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46243
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46243 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/13/iea-whistle-blower-reports-that-oil-supplies-are-lower-than-were-being-told/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/13/iea-whistle-blower-reports-that-oil-supplies-are-lower-than-were-being-told/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:04 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45722
Reports coming are coming in about a whistleblower from the International Energy Agency leaked information that we are much closer to the peak production of oil than anticipated.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45722 0
Reports coming are coming in about a whistleblower from the International Energy Agency leaked information that we are much closer to the peak production of oil than anticipated. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/10/sustainability-and-spirituality/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/10/sustainability-and-spirituality/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:04:02 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45282
Eric Stewart's speech on sustainability for a local Unitarian Universalist church in Odessa.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45282 0
Eric Stewart's speech on sustainability for a local Unitarian Universalist church in Odessa. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/08/the-green-community-week-in-review-pre-urban-renewal-ybor-energy-systems-2-0-green-your-holidays-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/08/the-green-community-week-in-review-pre-urban-renewal-ybor-energy-systems-2-0-green-your-holidays-and-more/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:18:01 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45001
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45001 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/obama-visits-the-solar-harvesting-farms-in-desoto-county/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/obama-visits-the-solar-harvesting-farms-in-desoto-county/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:43:23 +0000 Lisa Montelione http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43723
The President visited Arcadia, FL, last week to see fields of solar panels by FPL and to receive props for his leadership on sustainable energy production.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43723 0
The President visited Arcadia, FL, last week to see fields of solar panels by FPL and to receive props for his leadership on sustainable energy production. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/02/1890s-ybor-city-green-and-sustainable-plus-vintage-postcards/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/02/1890s-ybor-city-green-and-sustainable-plus-vintage-postcards/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:26:28 +0000 Grant Rimbey CNU http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43626
Grant Rimbey explores the green and sustainable nature of pre-urban renewal Ybor City.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43626 0
Grant Rimbey explores the green and sustainable nature of pre-urban renewal Ybor City. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/02/city-of-seminole-recycling-and-sustainability-discussion/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/02/city-of-seminole-recycling-and-sustainability-discussion/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:22 +0000 Jason Green http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43440
A local activist has scheduled a discussion on recycling and sustainability at the Seminole Community Library on Monday, November 9, from 10 am to 12 pm.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43440 0
A local activist has scheduled a discussion on recycling and sustainability at the Seminole Community Library on Monday, November 9, from 10 am to 12 pm. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/01/the-green-community-week-in-review-tampa-underwater-by-2100-reviving-local-economies-kill-your-lawn-the-green-way-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/01/the-green-community-week-in-review-tampa-underwater-by-2100-reviving-local-economies-kill-your-lawn-the-green-way-and-more/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:53:58 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43673
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43673 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/28/plant-a-tree-this-halloween-with-the-tampa-bay-derby-darlins/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/28/plant-a-tree-this-halloween-with-the-tampa-bay-derby-darlins/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:11:11 +0000 Michelle Schenck http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43015
The girls and other volunteers will be planting 72 Florida native trees including the Florida Elm, Baldcypress and Longleaf pine trees.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43015 0
The girls and other volunteers will be planting 72 Florida native trees including the Florida Elm, Baldcypress and Longleaf pine trees. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/27/photos-from-around-the-globe-of-the-international-day-of-climate-action/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/27/photos-from-around-the-globe-of-the-international-day-of-climate-action/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:20 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42762
There were over 5,200 events staged internationally and over 19,000 phots taken of the various events that day - from the US to India, Australia to Iceland.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42762 0
There were over 5,200 events staged internationally and over 19,000 phots taken of the various events that day - from the US to India, Australia to Iceland. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/tampa-bay-green-business-summit-tuesday-1027-in-st-petersburg/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/tampa-bay-green-business-summit-tuesday-1027-in-st-petersburg/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:58:42 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42582
The Green Business Summit is a free event open to the public that targets members of the business community seeking to learn about opportunities and risk management of green business in the wake of impending climate change legislation and litigation.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42582 0
The Green Business Summit is a free event open to the public that targets members of the business community seeking to learn about opportunities and risk management of green business in the wake of impending climate change legislation and litigation. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/tampa-takes-part-in-international-day-of-climate-action/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/tampa-takes-part-in-international-day-of-climate-action/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:12 +0000 Carson Frame http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42441
Activists hope a opportunity for improvement is on the horizon. In early December, President Obama and other foreign leaders will decide on a new climate treaty at the UN Climate Change Conference taking place in Copenhagen. One of the primary topics of discussion: carbon emissions. The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere recently topped 390 parts per million (ppm), but most scientists believe that safe levels should not exceed 350 ppm. If levels are maintained or continue to rise, climate change will become a more severe problem. 89 countries have already proclaimed their support for the 350 target.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42441 0
Activists hope a opportunity for improvement is on the horizon. In early December, President Obama and other foreign leaders will decide on a new climate treaty at the UN Climate Change Conference taking place in Copenhagen. One of the primary topics of discussion: carbon emissions. The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere recently topped 390 parts per million (ppm), but most scientists believe that safe levels should not exceed 350 ppm. If levels are maintained or continue to rise, climate change will become a more severe problem. 89 countries have already proclaimed their support for the 350 target. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/green-visions-series-water-conservation-and-the-revival-of-local-economies/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/green-visions-series-water-conservation-and-the-revival-of-local-economies/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:15 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42178
Eric Stewart proposes how we can create an ecologically-based way of living in Florida.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42178 0
Eric Stewart proposes how we can create an ecologically-based way of living in Florida. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/the-green-community-week-in-review-green-halloween-organic-food-labels-sustainable-living-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/the-green-community-week-in-review-green-halloween-organic-food-labels-sustainable-living-and-more/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:30:39 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42314
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42314 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/youth-encounter-on-sustainability-program-participants-view-on-sustainable-living-and-development/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/youth-encounter-on-sustainability-program-participants-view-on-sustainable-living-and-development/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:31:18 +0000 Anubha Momin http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42083
The following is an essay on sustainable development by Anubha Momin, a Canadian student studying abroad in London who will be attending the Youth Encounter on Sustainability program in Braunwald, Switzerland.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42083 0
The following is an essay on sustainable development by Anubha Momin, a Canadian student studying abroad in London who will be attending the Youth Encounter on Sustainability program in Braunwald, Switzerland. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/something-is-wrong-in-america/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/something-is-wrong-in-america/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:30:19 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41112
Will you stand? Comment what you’re standing for here locally in Tampa bay. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41112 0
Will you stand? Comment what you’re standing for here locally in Tampa bay. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/green-community-calendar-weekend-events-green-halloween-climate-action-rally-green-expo-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/green-community-calendar-weekend-events-green-halloween-climate-action-rally-green-expo-and-more/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:47:56 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41856
Check out this weekend's green-related events!]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41856 0
Check out this weekend's green-related events!