Riley recently co-directed the First Annual Gainesville Environmental Film and Arts Festival, which was in collaboration with GoGreenNation.org. She admits she was so overwhelmed with festival-related tasks that promoting her site fell by the wayside. But the festival embodied the greater mission of GoGreenNation.org: to build a community of concerned citizens with a heart and [...]
Help Us Celebrate our 3rd Anniversary Party!!!
Last year we said that it goes without saying that a business cannot survive without patrons, but an entire movement cannot survive without passion. We have found that the citizens of Gainesville and surrounding areas are not only full of passion but also an unending [...]
Gainesville Regional Utilities will host the second annual GRU Community Energy Fair on May 15 to help customers take control of their energy use and save money. The fair will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center.
GRU Partnering Contractors at the fair will demonstrate the latest [...]
Just five minutes of exercise in a park, working in a backyard garden, walking on a nature trail, or other activity in a green space will benefit mental health.
Jules Pretty and Jo Barton explain in the study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal that green exercise is physical activity in the presence of [...]
Yup. Now’s our chance to say, “NO!” to oil and “Yes!” to independent wind and solar. Check out your rebates and make the break!
“And maybe, just maybe, the disaster will help reverse environmentalism’s long political slide — a slide largely caused by our very success in alleviating highly visible pollution. If so, there may be [...]
“Walk into any Home Depot or Lowe’s and you’ll see evidence that the $31 billion really is boosting the economy, and to greener ends. At the chain hardware stores, advertisements for energy-efficient windows and doors and other weatherization measures are tapping into the revised tax credit for energy-efficient existing homes: Under the Recovery Act, the [...]
U.S. builders say they have received offers of for a Chinese drywall settlement from Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. KPT, a German company with Chinese drywall subsidiaries. While some builders say that the offers are far too low, it has started negotiations that could potentially result in a resolution of the claims. KPT officials say [...]
For those who enjoyed seeing this film at the Gainesville Environmental Film and Arts Festival or elsewhere and for those who’ve yet to see it:
Just this year Health Canada, the equivalent of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced it plans to ban the sale and application of all weed’n feed type products across Canada by [...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made available Monday two tools that let computer users “see” air quality information on a virtual globe.
via EPA unveils air quality check tools.
I use grapefruit and tea tree oils for cleaning…. love the clean feel of my home.
“Lemon, lime, lavender, cloves, and cinnamon are absolutely fragrant and delicious. Better yet, their juices and oils are scientifically proven germ fighters, explained herbalist Jeannine Vannais, Plant Stewardship Coordinator at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, PA.
“The way we [...]
The Gainesville Environmental Film and Arts Festival will host an Eco-Fair 2-9 p.m. March 27 at the Sun Center downtown.
We’ve been inspired by the films, now let’s get the tools for change and make the commitment to do what we can to create a healthier future. Join the GoGreenNation Conservation Challenge, buy a rain barrel, [...]
Urgent! Help Gainesville Residents Get $5,000 In Energy Retrofits By Sunday!
Neutral Gator needs our help to win a block grant for their energy retrofit program for apartment complexes around Gainesville. This local non-profit funds and implements local carbon reduction projects by partnering with the Community Weatherization Coalition through resident education and reducing [...]
There is a huge interest in “growing your own”; with people wanting to get more in touch with where their food comes from, as well as staying active and spending more time outdoors.About 300,000 gardeners in England already have allotments but demand still outstrips supply and the Government is therefore determined to support new and [...]
Here’s an interesting article detailing indoor air pollutants and ways to help clean up your atmosphere, sent our way by Healthy Living Interior Designer Denise Robinette:
Carpets, shower curtains, paints, upholstery, plywood, particle board, cabinets, computers, and synthetic materials all let off poisonous gasses and chemicals. Because most homes are well insulated, it leaves those poisons [...]
Join ICLEI, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, for a six-part webinar series on strategies local governments can employ to reduce energy and water consumption in the built environment. Feb. 23 to March 30.
Part 1: Green Buildings for Cool Cities
Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Eastern
Register Now: event password: building
via Register Now: Free Green Building [...]
Although the local and even regional effects of climate change will vary from place to place, natural disasters will likely be exacerbated as global temperatures rise.
Homes found in precarious positions — in wildfire zones, on cliffs, along coasts, and in sinking cities — will have to figure out ways to deal with the looming threats [...]
From our community green banker, Don Davis of Capital City Bank:
“In the midst of all the challenging news for the solar industry I wanted to share some good news with you. On January 28th there will be a Ribbon Cutting event for Florida’s first production Zero Energy Home. On Saturday, the 30th there will be [...]
The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, and soil; what sustainable living is and how to do [...]
Okay, Recovery for America dollars come a little closer to home… especially if you’re a weatherization cntractor:
“Home Star cash is not just for caulkers. The workforce that will benefit from its incentives includes a wide range of skilled workers. These include insulators, air sealing technicians, heating and cooling technicians, electricians and many more. These workers [...]
“…twenty-one California stores now offer ready-to-install 175 watt solar panels
“The PC revolution in the computer industry occurred when new technology made PCs easy to use and affordable,” said Barry Cinnamon, CEO of Akeena Solar. “Likewise, with panels becoming plug-and-play appliances, the solar revolution has started. The availability of solar panels in Lowe’s stores makes it [...]
Guest Contributor: John F. Wasik
Author, The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome
If U.S. housing is going to rebound long-term, we need to vanquish the car and stop encouraging sprawl.
First, let’s hasten the demise of the spurb, an ugly word I made up to describe sprawling, unwalkable urban-suburban areas that have no connection to public transportation and central cities.
The spurb’s time has long past. Future energy demands from the rest of the world mean higher energy prices down the road. We need homes where there are jobs, infrastructure and transportation.
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A citizen's introduction to the local Superfund Site.
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A listing of vegetarian restaurants in the Gainesville area
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