Eco Groups Recommend: Talk to Your Rep ASAP
[UPDATE: GreenPeace is opposing the bill in it's current form, as it has been "weakened" too much. See below.] From the local Sierra Club: Please call Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen today at (305) 668-2285 and ask her to vote FOR the energy and climate bill (American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) ). The vote is Friday or Saturday so please call now. I might also recommend writing a short...
Read MoreGreen Thoughts From Super Bowl Party Central
Super Bowl in Miami. It was a wet one. Of course, I watched it in the comfort of my own home. However, we did go out looking for trouble and a sense of Super Bowl Weekend Madness the day before. We headed down to South Beach to see what was going on…and we brought our camera! Welcome to the greenerMIAMI tour of pre-Super Bowl festivities. Surprise, surprise, there were some things we...
Read MoreMAST Academy Launches Green School Challenge
Our future is in their hands – and that makes me feel great. Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the kick-off for Dream in Green’s (DIG) Green Schools Challenge at MAST Academy. As Nicholas Gunia of DIG said at the end of the presentation, "it’s only fitting that the science magnet school for Miami-Dade County kick off this project." And what a great job they...
Read MoreRe-Energize Re-Cap
Last night I attended the Re-Energize America event sponsored by many, but mainly it is the doing of NRDC. The turnout was disappointing, with around just 50 people in attendance – but the information was good. The speakers were a well rounded mix, from former Governor and Senator Bob Graham to Reverend Brenda Girton-Mitchell, various angles of the issue were covered. New tidbits I learned...
Read MoreWhat’s Green in Miami Today?
How green is Miami? I would argue that it is greener than yesterday and greening more everyday. I haven’t even been able to post regular content lately, as I have been promoting green events left and right. I can guarantee that the desire to be green is alive and well in this southern city. Is action following? I believe if it is not already, it soon will. Rick gave me a tip of the...
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