Author: craigshields

The notion of the “hydrogen economy” has been around since the early 1970s, brought into play in the aftermath of the oil embargo.  The concept is that pure hydrogen can be made by electrolyzing water or reforming methane with energy …

Will Hawaii Be the World’s First Hydrogen Economy?  Read More »

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Here’s an interesting post on a new manufacturing process for solar PV cells.  I note that I ran across a similar approach at the Solar Power International show a couple of weeks ago, under development at NREL (the US Department …

From 2GreenEnergy Super-Supporter Gary Tulie:  Is 1366 Technologies in Elon Musk’s Sights? Read More »

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Three years ago I wrote: I look at Michael Klare (Professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts) as a kind of Craig Shields on intellectual steroids. He and I agree on essentially everything; the …

Laser Focus: Climate Change Read More »

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Having sustainable business practices not only reduces your impact on the environment, but also shows potential clients how much you care about being green. There is a lot that businesses can do to be greener that may even save money …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Five Ways your Business can Help Create a Green and Clean Environment Read More »

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Today we celebrate the 180th birthday of one of the true child prodigies in the history of humankind, Camille Saint-Saens (pictured), which gives me the opportunity to tell a story I heard when I was young.  Saint-Saens gave a recital when …

Hard Work: It’s All It’s Cracked Up To Be Read More »

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If you think Hillary Clinton is a trustworthy human being, ask yourself why she flip-flopped on the Trans Pacific Partnership.  “As of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it,” Clinton told PBS News’ Judy Woodruff. …

You and I Know the Trans Pacific Partnership Is an Impending Catastrophe.  And Hillary Clinton Is Now “Trying To Learn About It?” Read More »

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Recently, I ran across a company called ITN Energy, a top player in redox flow battery solutions that I thought I’d mention to readers, as they are well-poised to take advantage of the current global market demand in the energy …

Breakthrough in Redox Flow Batteries Read More »

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Anyone looking for a quick, easy, and understandable representation of the cause of global warming should check this out, a graphical depiction of each of the supposed contributors to climate change, based on data collected by NASA.

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I wish I had a dollar for every written and verbal mention of the phrase “level playing field for renewable energy” I’ve made over the last six years (i.e., since the inception of 2GreenEnergy.com). Here’s another fellow who is firmly …

Providers of Renewable Energy in the UK Have One Simple Request: A Level Playing Field Read More »

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The other day I had a cup of coffee with a venture capitalist who echoed something we’ve all heard repeatedly through the years: the most important ingredient in the success of a start-up is market timing.  Yes, good ideas, seasoned …

Wind Energy ca. 1983 Read More »

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