Greentime Covers Renewable Energy Credits & Carbon Offsets
The following video has been contributed by the folks over at Greentime. These are two local residents, Rhett Aultman & Amy Hale that have undertaken learning to live more sustainably. At the same time, they are sharing these experiences on their video blog. We’re going to republish their weekly videos here on greenerMIAMI for a bit. Let us know what you think! Here’s Episode 12:...
Read MoreThoughts on a Planet
This column has been contributed by Hazel Bell, a Miami native who is greening her life. If you would like to become a contributor to greenerMIAMI, please contact us. “…The natural evolution of life is balance. The only imbalance on the planet is us. We are not supposed to have a dominion. If we have anything, we have a responsibility.” Morgan Freeman Everyone knows that technology and...
Read MoreMarine Animal Rescue Society (MARS)
Post contributed by Nicole Knauer, Assistant Coordinator for MARS. Do you have a passion for the ocean and its inhabitants? Marine Animal Rescue Society (MARS) is looking for volunteers like you! MARS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals through rescue, rehabilitation, research and education. We rescue dolphins and whales in distress from Palm Beach...
Read MoreDeforestation & Architecture
Post contributed by architect Luis Bentancor. Below is an excerpt of an article he wrote called Deforestation & Architecture. This section is actually the final section of the article, discussing how architecture and deforestation are related, and what can be done to improve the situation. Para leerlo en español, visita Todo Arquitectura. Architecture If at first sight architecture does...
Read MoreMayor’s Green Building Forum
Post contributed by local commercial realtor and green building enthusiast Bryan Wasmer Dempsey, ESQ. The City of Miami addressed the pressing issues of climate change, resource depletion and energy security last Friday, December 8th with the “Mayor’s Green Building Forum” at the downtown campus of Miami-Dade Community College. The event heralded Mayor Manny Diaz’s first public foray...
Read MoreGreen Babies in Miami
This post is part of a special blogging day in Miami. As part of Miami Cross-Blogination, DayngrGirl of Dayngrous Discourse wrote a post for greenerMIAMI. And, in an odd draw of the names, we will be blogging over at Dayngrous Discourse today. It’s a fun day in the Miami blogosphere! Visit the following link for a full list of today’s Cross-Blogination participants. No, I’m not...
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