When I read articles like this one on 1366 Technologies that my colleague Gary Tulie just sent, I’m reminded of two businesses I’m glad I’m not in: • Manufacturing solar PV. This stuff is so advanced, and it’s changing so …
The Business of Solar PV Enters the Winter of Our Discontent Read More »
The humble doormat is the gateway to your home. It needs to be carefully chosen to reflect the care and dedication you have put into creating your perfect home. It should complement your decor, but, perhaps most importantly; it can …
From Guest Blogger Christopher Austin: Recycled Doormats–Affordable and Eco-Friendly Read More »
Here’s my colleague Jon LeSage’s current edition of his publication “Green Auto Market,” which features an article on the opening of the world’s largest cellulosic ethanol plant, expected to produce about 30 million gallons per year from corncobs, husks and stalks, harvested …
Shown here: 2GreenEnergy super-intern Fabio Porcu takes time off from his research and writing to make a new friend at a Halloween beer-fest at which killer band “The Ole’s” rocked the house. Who says we don’t have fun here? (Photo …
2GreenEnergy Editor and Intern Throw Down Some Suds at All-Day Halloween Dance Party Read More »
I thought that was a clever little title, but I take no credit for it. It’s a line from this article on climate change, and, in particular, the melting of the Arctic and the release of incredible quantities of previously …
What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic Read More »
The prospect of self-driving cars raises many questions in regards with liability for accidents, privacy and their ability to make ethical decisions, among other things, but these issues are expected to be outweighed by the many benefits that autonomous driving …
From Guest Blogger Jordan: Self-Driving Cars and Auto Insurance Read More »
Some colleagues asked me to listen to and evaluate an investor presentation given by the CEO of Lightning Hybrids yesterday. I wrote back: Well, I hope I wasn’t too obnoxious with him, but: I’m not a fan of regenerative braking …
Lightning Hybrids – I’m Neither a Daydreamer Nor a Believer Read More »
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo notes: The evolution of human society is never logical or well ordered, instead it’s fairly chaotic with all kinds of cul-de-sacs and blind alleys, but it does progress. Yes, it does progress, but most of the real …
A Reminder from American Anthropologist Margaret Mead Read More »
Here’s a quote from today’s edition of The Writer’s Almanac that I hope readers will find relevant: Today is the birthday of … pioneering broadcast journalist Fred W. Friendly (pictured)….a large persuasive man, with strongly held opinions, (who) frequently butted heads with the …
When I speak in public on renewables I try to cut up a little, as I believe humor helps the audience receive my message more completely and lets the concepts sink in better. I hope you’ll check this out, and …
Attempting to Communicate Important Points on Clean Energy Read More »
