There were two stories in our news last week that bear notice. One was the discovery of a mass grave in Kenya in which the bodies date back 12,000 years. It was clear that these people met their demise in …
What an Archeological Dig in Kenya and Bernie Sanders Have in Common Read More »
We tend not to think about the source of the tin solder that joins the components of our cell phones and computers. Yet like so many other supply chains that provide us the “necessities” of our lives, this one is …
Vertical Farming It’s almost impossible to avoid being confronted with waste. Wherever we look, people and industries produce mass amounts of it, littering our environment and spreading toxic chemicals. This alarming trend can however be reversed by using green technologies, …
From a Guest Blogger: What a Waste–Six Green Technologies Working to Make Less Waste Read More »
When my wife just walked into my office (at lunch time) and watched a few seconds of this video on the melting of the glaciers in Greenland and the Antarctic, she said jokingly, “Let’s break out the bourbon,” meaning that …
Though I wasn’t an Eagles fan, I certainly was upset to hear about the passing of Glenn Frey earlier this week. When my daughter was about eight, I set her on my lap, played this song for her, and asked …
The time when most homes’ energy bills tend to sky rocket is during the winter. Heating is certainly needed during those cold winter months. People are also usually forced to spend more time inside when frost bite and hypothermia are …
From a Guest Blogger: Seven Energy-Efficient Tips for your Home this Winter Read More »
In today’s world, the degradation of the environment is a serious cause of concern. Investors are increasingly concerned with climate change, and well should be, considering the rise of government laws and regulations in relation to the same. Industries have …
Sandalwood is a natural oil that comes from the Santalum tree. It has been used for over 4,000 years for both its pleasant scent, and religious purposes. Today, sandalwood oil has many surprising uses that make it a great option …
From a Guest Blogger: Six Surprising Benefits of Using Sandalwood Read More »
Sustainable landscapes are re-generative and they can contribute a lot to the development of a healthy community. The main goals of this type of landscaping are to preserve energy and water, decrease runoff and reduce waste. There are few processes …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Sustainable Landscaping and the Environment Read More »
From an email I just received from the League of Conservation Voters: Craig — BREAKING: Minutes ago, the White House announced a temporary pause to new coal mining leases on public lands, effectively stopping production of at least 3.5 billion …
