Author: craigshields

Here’s a conversation I’m having with 2GreenEnergy super-supporter Cameron Atwood that I thought I’d share. I began by responding to an email he wrote pointing out certain atrocities that are happening in the world, and implying how important it is …

Optimism Re: The Ultimate Result of the “Human Experiment” Read More »

Here’s another update from my Kansas City-based friend Fritz Maffry. The approach to date in KC neglected all recognition that solar and battery prices are headed down considerably, while utility rates have been on an increasing cost ascension for the …

Insights on Solar PV and Electric Transportation from 2GreenEnergy Associate Fritz Maffry Read More »

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Question:  As we go into the winter season, how many degrees Fahrenheit is the arctic region above its historical average? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: The ice caps are melting at an ever-accelerating pace, and this is …

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

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I had the good fortune to take in “An Evening with Garrison Keillor” last night.  As one might expect, the event is an incredibly funny, charming, and wide-ranging monologue, based largely on stories, some true, others fictitious—all woven artfully together …

Garrison Keillor Read More »

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Most of us try to adopt a greener approach to life, but when you’re a student with a hectic schedule and a busy social life it’s easy to let the green part of you fall by the wayside. However, with …

A Contributed Post: Five Ways to Become a Green Student Read More »

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My colleague Scott Swanson responds to my post in which I express horror at the election of Trump:  Craig, I see the world as one giant experiment, where unknown variables come into play, manipulating anticipated outcomes, and shattering expectations, thereby …

Life as an Experiment Read More »

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2GreenEnergy support-supporter Gary Tulie, of Buckinghamshire, England (see pic–Turville, Buckinghamshire, England) has these suggestions for moving clean energy along under the Trump administration: Ask this question – what pro renewables policy might appeal to climate change denying republicans? I would …

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Here’s an article that reminds us of an important aspect of the U.S. military: these people take energy security very seriously.  They refuse to allow the availability of oil to be a necessary condition to safeguarding our country. Their main …

Despite Opposition, the U.S. Military Is Flying High with Biofuels  Read More »

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I thought I’d reproduce this conversation I’m having on Facebook.  2GreenEnergy associate Dan Sturges makes a really good point that shifted my way of thinking on what we can expect over the next four years vis-a-vis the environment.  The discussion …

More Optimism in the Face of the Trump Presidency Read More »

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Here’s an interview that was taped yesterday at the climate change conference, featuring Daniel Kammen, Professor of Energy at the University of California at Berkeley. The bottom line is that he is deeply concerned that the United States is in the …

From the Climate Change Conference in Marrakesh, Morrocco Read More »

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