Here’s the way I like to explain building integrated solar PV (BIPV): “It’s not on the roof; it is the roof.” This is clearly destined for greatness over the coming years, especially as more states and other countries follow California’s lead …
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Piezoelectric Walkways
Here’s a video on the proposed use of piezoelectricity (electric power produced when mechanical stress is applied to certain crystals) in walkways. This is a neat concept, but it’s extremely impractical, with the possible exception of extremely highly trafficked areas, …
Biden
At this point, Biden is almost as abhorrent to environmentalists as the Republicans are, principally because of his tepid response to climate action, which, presumably, he adopted so as not to alienate conservatives. It would be far better for the …
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Gravity Engine?
I get submissions from readers that “challenge” the laws of physics at the rate of four or five per year. Over time, I’ve become kinder to such people in my replies; I used to be fairly brutal, but there’s no …
Making Government Stupid
In her fantastic article in Nature Magazine, Dr. Gretchen T. Goldman (pictured) writes, “Cuts to science advisory panels for federal agencies will haunt the United States long after the current administration finishes.” She continues:
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When It Comes To Driving Climate Change Mitigation, Oregon Is Stuck in Neutral
Here’s a sad story on climate inaction. If we’re having trouble getting ‘er done in Oregon, it’s hard to know where else to turn. What’s especially tragic is that experts agree that the bill in question would bring jobs along …
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Trump on Climate Change
Clearly, there are two types of Trump supporters: Trump’s “base” of ignorant and hateful racists (perhaps 80% of the total), and wealthy conservatives who profit from things like his tax cuts and his deregulation of banking and industrial pollution.
Freedom and Sustainability
It’s the birthday of philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre, born in Paris in 1905. Though most of his work is hard to follow, his short essay “Existentialism and Humanism,” based on a lecture he gave in 1945, is quite straightforward; I recommend it …
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The Watershed that Is the Trump Phenomenon
Regardless of what happens to this civilization, it’s quite likely that the Trump phenomenon, as described so eloquently at the left, will very likely be regarded as a watershed moment. We will either turn this around, or we won’t. We’ll …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: U.S. State Makes Environmental History
Question: What state just passed the most ambitious climate target in the country, calling for carbon-free electricity by 2040 and a net-zero carbon economy by 2050? (Hints: a) it’s not California, and b) see pic here.) Answer: Can be found at …
