Please join the University of Miami Rosenstiel of Marine and Atmospheric Science Alumni Association as they host Debris Free Oceans with a film screening of a Plastic Ocean. All of age ticket holders will receive free beer sponsored by Sailfish Brewing Company. A Plastic Ocean is a new feature-length adventure documentary that brings to light […]
Sustainable Fishing Series: Filleting Skills
Workshop B of the Miami Science Barge Sustainable Fishing Series will focus on fish filleting skills in an attempt to reduce waste during the fish cleaning process. A local charter fishing captain will be on-board to lead the knife skills session. Barge crew will discuss and educate on the importance of eating locally, choosing seafood […]
Sip of Science 004 on the Miami Science Barge with Dr. Paul Gray, Audubon Florida
You’re invited to Sip of Science on the Miami Science Barge! Sip of Science is a monthly lecture series hosted on the Miami Science Barge. Here, knowledgeable people have the opportunity to speak with inspired individuals about current environmental issues and solutions. Enjoy discussion and drinks with a talk that makes you think! As always, […]
USGBC Miami Presents: Tesla & ChargePoint – A Look at Electric Cars & Charging Stations
Join USGBC Miami as we take a look at the electric vehicle market and its viability with the advances in charging stations and technology. We will be hosted by Park Grove, a sustainable construction project with magnificent waterfront views offering estate-quality condominiums and penthouses. Presentations will include a look at Tesla and how they are revolutionizing the electric car market; ChargePoint and their new services and innovations; and Emerald Skyline, and how the market shifts related to sustainable transportation that they are seeing in South Florida.
66% of Americans Plan to Start an Energy-Efficiency Home Improvement Project This Year
84% of Americans make energy-efficiency updates on their homes in order to save on home energy costs, while just 30% do so to conserve natural resources and only 24% said they are educated on the importance of energy-efficiency. Despite the major issues discussed and debated on the national stage, the majority of Americans appear to […]
Pudong Shanghai Then and Now – 26 Years of Growth
I love looking at historic photos of Miami, so it should be no surprise that I am fasinated with this animated gif of the Pudong financial district in Shanghai China: From the August 7th on-line edition of The Atlantic: Reuters photographer Carlos Barria recently spent time in Shanghai, China, the fastest-growing city in the world. […]