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- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 16, 2011
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Oil vs. natural gas for home heating
Natural gas is both cheaper and has lower carbon emissions than oil, though it is still a fossil fuel and its green-friendliness is overstated.
Natural gas is both cheaper and has lower carbon emissions than oil, though it is still a fossil fuel and its green-friendliness is overstated.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 12, 2011
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Meat production and its effects on the environment and our health
Cutting back on meat consumption goes a long way toward helping the environment and living healthier.
Cutting back on meat consumption goes a long way toward helping the environment and living healthier.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 30, 2011
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The climate impacts of freight transport
Freight shipments are responsible for about a quarter of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Freight shipments are responsible for about a quarter of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 21, 2011
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World Carfree Day: Thursday, September 22
Bike, take public transportation or use your own two legs to get around.
Bike, take public transportation or use your own two legs to get around.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 6, 2011
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Improving light bulb energy efficiency: Saving energy, carbon emissions and consumer dollars
New standards will save the amount of electricity generated by more than 30 large power plants and save carbon emissions equal to the removal of 14 million cars off the road.
New standards will save the amount of electricity generated by more than 30 large power plants and save carbon emissions equal to the removal of 14 million cars off the road.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 25, 2011
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HCC partners with ZimRide to reduce greenhouse emissions and relieve parking issues
HCC is now offering a way to connect with other community members for ridesharing and to cut carbon emissions.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 4, 2011
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'State of the Air 2011' report: Areas with the deadliest air pollution levels
Ozone and particle pollution are widespread, dangerous and contribute to many health problems and deaths.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Mar 20, 2011
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The Green Community week in review: Slow Food Tampa Bay meeting, GM alfalfa controversy, Google maps lists EV charging stations and more
Read what you might have missed last week in CL's Green Community.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Feb 24, 2011
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2010: Power plant CO2 emissions up 5.6% and hottest year on record. Coincidence?
Carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in the U.S. rose by 5.56% in 2010 over the previous year -- the biggest annual increase since 1995. Not surprising is the fact that 2010 was also the warmest year on record (having tied with 2005) and that nine of the 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 2000.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Feb 23, 2011
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Reduce greenhouse gases by eating insects?
Researchers have been comparing the greenhouse gas emissions of cattle and pigs to that of five species of insects.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Feb 14, 2011
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EarthTalk: Have E-ZPass and similar programs reduced traffic and pollution?
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority ‘s E-ZPass electronic toll collection system has reduced toll plaza delay by about 85 percent overall and decreased overall fuel consumption on the state's turnpike system by some 1.2 million gallons per year, cutting emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 0.35 tons per day.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 19, 2010
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The Green Community week in review: Gulf seafood testing, Florida's threatened black bear population, COP16 'head in the sand' protest and more
Read what you might have missed last week in CL's Green Community.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 13, 2010
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EarthTalk: China surpassed U.S. carbon emissions, producing 17% of total world carbon dioxide output
China passed the U.S. as the world’s leading greenhouse gas emitter back in 2006 and today produces some 17 percent of the world’s total carbon dioxide output. According to the China Daily news service, air and water pollution, combined with widespread use of food additives and pesticides, make cancer the top killer in China.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 8, 2010
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Save natural resources (and money) on your heating bill this winter (video)
For each degree your thermostat is lowered you can save 1% on your heating bill. It doesn't sound like a lot, but believe me, it can add up. Use these tips for staying warm while giving your heating system a break.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Nov 1, 2010
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The short film "The Secret Life of Beef" reveals the negative environmental impact of the meat industry (video)
The following short film, The Secret Life of Beef, was made by INFORM, a non-profit group that strives to educate people about our impact on the environment and our health through visual media. This particular film was made to raise awareness of the negative impacts of the beef industry and to highlight alternative, sustainable ways of raising cattle.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Oct 29, 2010
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EarthTalk: Can pollution affect my child's IQ?
A spate of recent studies suggests that pollution can indeed affect the intelligence of children of all ages (even those still in utero).
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Oct 4, 2010
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10/10/10: Participate in Sustainable Community Energy and Climate Action Day at USF St. Pete
Circle 10/10/10 on your calendar. That’s the date. The place is wherever you live. And the point is to do something that will help deal with global climate change in your city or community.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 28, 2010
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Greenpeace's new "Unfriend Coal" campaign against Facebook
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 3, 2010
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Report: The U.S. and China working together for clean energy research
The United States and China will be giving a total of $100 million in funding to research for cleaner vehicles and clean coal technologies.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Sep 2, 2010
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Champagne bottles trimmed down in an effort to cut carbon emissions
The reengineered bottles use 2.3 ounces less glass, lowering carbon emissions by 7% per bottle, and allows delivery trucks to transport 2,400 more of them per trip.
