I just met a guy who sells and installs artificial grass, and we had a nice chat about how far this industry has come from the days of the first “Astroturf” in the late 1960s. At that point, it was …
Author: craigshields
Azimov’s Frightening “Cult of Ignorance”
If this was true when Azimov died almost 30 years ago, think for a moment how much more pronounced it is now. To be sure, it’s part of the “perfect storm” that has brought us to where we are now. …
The Most “Micro” of the Micro-Grids
Here’s a short video on the use of solar in parts of the world with no other access to electricity, explaining how it’s improving human health, productivity, and education. There are lots of good uses for solar in the developed …
Trump Administration Recommends Evisceration of U.S. Core Environmental Protection Law
Why would anyone want an environmental review of projects that have the largest potential environmental impact? That would suggest that we apply common sense, instead of letting corruption run rampant. From the New York Times: (The suggested upheaval in environmental …
Trump Administration Recommends Evisceration of U.S. Core Environmental Protection Law Read More »
Improving Technology Good, Declining Moral Character Bad
The only good reason to want to live in the 21st Century versus say, 50 years ago, is that the breadth of technology makes our lives longer, healthier, and more convenient. Medical, informational, communications, entertainment, and automotive technology seem to …
Improving Technology Good, Declining Moral Character Bad Read More »
Chile Joins a Long List of Countries Transitioning to Renewable Energy
As shown in this short video, Chile has taken aim at eliminating its coal consumption. They’re installing solar in their vast deserts, and, adding in wind and geothermal, they’ll be at 60% renewables by 2035. Like everything else in life, …
Chile Joins a Long List of Countries Transitioning to Renewable Energy Read More »
Lest We Forget the Cruelties, the Crimes…..
IMO, one of the biggest reasons that Trump is still in office and is predicted to survive impeachment when the Senate trial finally rolls around is precisely this: we forget. As presented here, this list of atrocities is so long, …
Tagged with: Trump impeachment
Renewables Saving Lives
For those keeping score, 330+ U.S. coal-fired power plants were put out of operation between 2005 and 2016, saving the lives of an estimated 26K people. Cause of coal plants’ demise? Glut of cheap natural gas, plummeting prices of solar …
Eco-Bull?
Some ideas for creating a sustainable planet are beyond inane. This coffee cup grows a tree “when thrown away?” Are you suggesting throwing away this coffee cup somewhere you’d want a tree to grow? Have you ever heard of littering?
Tagged with: Eco-Bull
Good News in Wind Energy, From Some Sources One Might Not Expect
Texas may be known for its oil, but it’s sure doing a good job with wind energy. Moreover, Duke Energy is best known for its coal-fired power plants, but here we have an announcement that Duke has opened a 200 …
Good News in Wind Energy, From Some Sources One Might Not Expect Read More »
