Author: craigshields

Some might question the relevance of a post on other worlds.  Don’t we have enough problems here on Earth?  The tie-in is that humankind may, if it survives the current mismanagement of its environment, will someday need to export itself …

From Guest Blogger Gioietta Kuo: NEW PLANET CLOSE TO US! IS THERE LIFE? Read More »

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My colleague Jon LeSage writes in this Green Auto Digest: Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to promote China-based BYD’s electric vehicles and zero emissions campaign.

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Here’s something that will raise the hackles of the religious right: Pope Francis has declared that the theories of evolution and the Big Bang are consistent with the Catholic faith. “When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk …

Are Religion and Science Burying the Hatchet? Read More »

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If you’re the kind of person how sometimes second-guesses how he behaves around other people, I want to call your attention to this remarkable video, as it’s one of the best examples I’ve ever scene (outside of the U.S. presidential …

Another Off-Topic Post: How Not To Live Read More »

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Question: What percentage of gasoline consumed in inner-city regions is used by motorists looking for parking spaces?  How can “smart cities” technology help? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: This is yet another example of how smart cities are …

Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Smart Cities Read More »

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Driving gives you the freedom to get where you want to go, whenever you want. However, many of us aren’t aware of the impact driving has on our environment and aren’t ready to make the sacrifices necessary to reduce our …

A Contributed Post: Seven Tips for the Environmentally Conscious Driver Read More »

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The young reader to whom I’ve referred earlier asks: I see you studied physics. Is there not something in science that suggests that we are of spiritual nature? That’s a wonderful question.  Unfortunately, it’s not my field per se, but …

Science and Spirituality Read More »

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According to this article, soon-to-end 2016 will mark the third consecutive year that the international demand for coal has fallen.  This is particularly good news, in that the development of carbon capture and sequestration technology has stalled (as if that’s …

Coal Is On Its Way Out Read More »

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The pros and cons of offshore wind are discussed in my most recent book, Bullish on Renewable Energy.  A great deal of this section was contributed by my colleague Gary Tulie, and I’m very grateful for his excellent work and …

Off-Shore Wind May Get Blown Away Read More »

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  We all need to take umbrage with hot, new ideas in renewable energy that are either scams or simply asinine ideas promoted as important breakthroughs.  Here’s a textbook example: a device that is supposed to create clean drinking water …

Chicanery in Renewable Energy Read More »

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