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Have you ever wished you could put a short video presentation on your business card, to help present yourself to thousands of new contacts?  Let me introduce “Showble,” an online product that enables smart phone users to hear and see …

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Some folks doubt that renewable energy is making an impact and enabling the migration away from fossil fuels, yet these people find themselves on an island that’s getting smaller with each passing day.  Here’s an article that describes how the …

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Good times.  We just got word that 2GreenEnergy successfully arranged a bridge loan for a client, and, even though it was small ($245K), we have a penchant for celebrating the living bejesus out of any victory, regardless of its size. …

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All of us Americans who use Google (pretty much everyone) know that today is the birthday of Frederick Douglass, one of the most influential forces for social reform in U.S. history.  He’s probably best known today for his summary of …

The Legacy of Frederick Douglass Read More »

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Here’s an article that points to exactly where we’re going as a civilization, or at least, where we need to go. The author’s “Future Earth” program is one that considers Earth science from a holistic perspective.  From the article:

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We often forget that CO2 isn’t the only greenhouse gas, and that fossil fuel consumption is not the only contributor to global warming.   In fact, even if we’re completely successful in making the migration to renewable energy, we still have …

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In this week’s edition of “Green Auto Digest,” my colleague Jon LeSage covers the “nexus” between electric and autonomous vehicles.  That such a phenomenon actually exists is certainly good news, as it will accelerate the rate at which we can slowly …

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Yesterday I made a flippant and slapdash remark to a reader who questions the role of government support for renewable energy, where he was commenting on my piece about “Big Wind.”  In my apology, I wrote: I should have taken the …

Government Subsidies for Renewable Energy Are Needed Now, But Probably Not for Long Read More »

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They say the future of our planet becomes relevant when we choose to invest in the next generation. In theory, decorating a home is easy. The right furniture and a perfect color blend should be enough to satisfy our need …

From Guest Blogger Chris Austin: Kids’ Room Décor – Create a Green Environment that Supports Their Safe Development Read More »

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