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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:30 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Footprint Friday</title><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>The World is Getting Greener, Just Not Fast Enough</title><category>climate change</category><category>renewable energy</category><category>solar power</category><dc:creator>Chris Keenan</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/the-world-is-getting-greener-just-not-fast-enough.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:14661223</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-14661223.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Creator of "Carbon Neutral Bra" A Model Of Green Business</title><category>going green</category><category>living green</category><dc:creator>Chris Keenan</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/creator-of-carbon-neutral-bra-a-model-of-green-business.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:14601953</guid><description><![CDATA[The creator of the worlds first carbon neutral bra is a model for green business.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-14601953.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bike Sharing Program</title><category>B-cycle</category><category>Baltimore</category><category>bicycle</category><category>bike</category><category>bike sharing</category><category>pollution</category><category>transportation</category><dc:creator>Chris Keenan</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/bike-sharing-program.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:13956544</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-13956544.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Global Warming's “Worst Case Scenario”</title><category>carbon footprint</category><category>climate change</category><category>global warming</category><category>smog</category><dc:creator>Chris Keenan</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:58:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/global-warmings-worst-case-scenario.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:13670812</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-13670812.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Green Halloween</title><category>Green Halloween</category><category>paperless</category><category>recycle</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-halloween.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:13103002</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-13103002.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Eco-Friendly Picnics</title><category>biodegradable. plastic bags</category><category>eco-friendly</category><category>picnic</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/eco-friendly-picnics.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:12483557</guid><description><![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!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-12483557.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Staying Cool This Summer</title><category>air conditioner</category><category>air gap</category><category>heat exhaustion</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:47:12 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/staying-cool-this-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:12317997</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-12317997.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Green Weddings</title><category>green wedding</category><category>recycled cotton</category><category>recycled paper</category><category>soy based ink</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/green-weddings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:11561574</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-11561574.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Home Adaptations for Seniors</title><category>freecycle</category><category>reconditioned</category><category>stairlift</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:35:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/home-adaptations-for-seniors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:10674396</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-10674396.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Carbon Coffee</title><category>black tea</category><category>caffeine</category><category>carbon footprint</category><category>co2</category><dc:creator>Steve Auger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/carbon-coffee.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">249291:3554935:10433198</guid><description><![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.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.blogonsmog.com/footprint-friday/rss-comments-entry-10433198.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
