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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:05:13 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Footprint Friday</title><subtitle>Footprint Friday</subtitle><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-01-27T13:00:16Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>The World is Getting Greener, Just Not Fast Enough</title><category term="climate change"/><category term="renewable energy"/><category term="solar power"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/the-world-is-getting-greener-just-not-fast-enough.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/the-world-is-getting-greener-just-not-fast-enough.html"/><author><name>Chris Keenan</name></author><published>2012-01-27T13:00:16Z</published><updated>2012-01-27T13:00:16Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[BP released their predictions for the next twenty years of how much usage the entire world will use and rely on energy. Between 2012 and 2030 the world&rsquo;s energy needs will rise 39%, or about 1.6% every year, nearly all of which will be coming from developing countries including China and Russia. Countries like the United States and England are for the most part &ldquo;topped off&rdquo; at a cap. We will use less energy while creating more economic output. We have very slight growth, if any at all.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Creator of "Carbon Neutral Bra" A Model Of Green Business</title><category term="going green"/><category term="living green"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/creator-of-carbon-neutral-bra-a-model-of-green-business.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/creator-of-carbon-neutral-bra-a-model-of-green-business.html"/><author><name>Chris Keenan</name></author><published>2012-01-20T13:00:17Z</published><updated>2012-01-20T13:00:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The creator of the worlds first carbon neutral bra is a model for green business.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bike Sharing Program</title><category term="B-cycle"/><category term="Baltimore"/><category term="bicycle"/><category term="bike"/><category term="bike sharing"/><category term="pollution"/><category term="transportation"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/bike-sharing-program.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/bike-sharing-program.html"/><author><name>Chris Keenan</name></author><published>2011-12-09T13:00:55Z</published><updated>2011-12-09T13:00:55Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Bicycles are the greenest mode of transportation available today. And many cities are now offering bike sharing programs so that you can rent a bike to get to work or run some errands without adding to air and noise pollution by driving your car.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Global Warming's “Worst Case Scenario”</title><category term="carbon footprint"/><category term="climate change"/><category term="global warming"/><category term="smog"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/global-warmings-worst-case-scenario.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/global-warmings-worst-case-scenario.html"/><author><name>Chris Keenan</name></author><published>2011-11-10T20:58:21Z</published><updated>2011-11-10T20:58:21Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Heat-trapping carbon dioxide jumped by the largest amount on record according to the U.S. Department of Energy. These numbers that the Department came up with are much higher than climate experts predicted they’d be at 4 years ago.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Green Halloween</title><category term="Green Halloween"/><category term="paperless"/><category term="recycle"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-halloween.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-halloween.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-10-07T12:00:08Z</published><updated>2011-10-07T12:00:08Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Halloween can be a great excuse to throw a party and have a good time, but its impact on the environment can be scary if not planned correctly. From invitations to costumes and even the treats, it is possible to hold a spooktacular event without creating a trash monster.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eco-Friendly Picnics</title><category term="biodegradable. plastic bags"/><category term="eco-friendly"/><category term="picnic"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/eco-friendly-picnics.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/eco-friendly-picnics.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-08-12T12:00:15Z</published><updated>2011-08-12T12:00:15Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[With its warm weather and gentle breezes, August is the perfect summer month for a picnic. Use these Eco-friendly tips during your next picnic, and you can have fun while saving the environment!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Staying Cool This Summer</title><category term="air conditioner"/><category term="air gap"/><category term="heat exhaustion"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/staying-cool-this-summer.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/staying-cool-this-summer.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-07-29T10:47:12Z</published><updated>2011-07-29T10:47:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Summertime is a great time of year for many reasons; the warm days, more light, the lively green plants. Though we enjoy warm days, we also like to stay cool from time to time. For many of us, that means we may have to crank on the air conditioner. Of course, using an air conditioner has its drawbacks. It is very intensive in its energy use and is easy to let waste when someone forgets to close a window.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Green Weddings</title><category term="green wedding"/><category term="recycled cotton"/><category term="recycled paper"/><category term="soy based ink"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-weddings.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-weddings.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-05-27T12:00:48Z</published><updated>2011-05-27T12:00:48Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Wedding season is upon us and if you&rsquo;re a lucky bride or groom this year, why not start creating the world that you want to share with your partner by creating an environmentally friendly wedding celebration. When you consider there are almost 2.5 million weddings per year in the United States, you can see that the impact they have on the earth is significant. The good news is you have an opportunity to make a difference as you plan your green wedding! By making just a few earth friendly choices you can lessen the environmental footprint your wedding has and truly make a difference.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Home Adaptations for Seniors</title><category term="freecycle"/><category term="reconditioned"/><category term="stairlift"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/home-adaptations-for-seniors.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/home-adaptations-for-seniors.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-03-04T17:35:03Z</published><updated>2011-03-04T17:35:03Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s admit it; getting old is not a piece of cake for anyone. The joints begin to weaken, old injuries start to ache, and the muscles that were so strong in our younger years begin to feel more like pieces of spaghetti. Daily tasks that we once took for granted become a struggle. Deep in the heart of every elderly person, however, is the desire to remain in the family home as long as reasonably possible.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Carbon Coffee</title><category term="black tea"/><category term="caffeine"/><category term="carbon footprint"/><category term="co2"/><id>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/carbon-coffee.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/carbon-coffee.html"/><author><name>Steve Auger</name></author><published>2011-02-11T13:00:51Z</published><updated>2011-02-11T13:00:51Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Did you know that your daily dose of caffeine can actually add up to a hefty carbon footprint over the course of year?<span>&nbsp; </span>Statistically, if you drink four cups of black tea a day you will basically contribute 30kg of CO2e a year, or a 40 mile drive down the freeway.<span>&nbsp; </span>If you drink three lattes a day for the next year, you&rsquo;ll use the equivalent amount of carbon as flying halfway to England.]]></summary></entry></feed>
