Author: craigshields

Mike Bernard asks: Given that the rate of the move from fossil fuel derived energy to renewable energy is constantly accelerating. How long until renewable energy gets to 80% across all sectors? This is an interesting, albeit unanswerable question.  I …

When Will Renewables Dominate the World Energy Industry? Read More »

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Building your home is a once in a life time opportunity for majority of people. Everyone has their idea of what a perfect home should look like and there are no universal solutions that can be suggested and applied. Still, …

From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Building a Greener Home Read More »

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In a few hours, I’ll get into my 2009 VW Jetta diesel and make my way to Los Angeles for three meetings with some very interesting people associated with cleantech investments.  I’m looking forward to all aspects of the day—except …

Dark Day for Corporate Integrity Read More »

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Environmental awareness is, thankfully, a steadily growing trend among consumers. As the most ecologically friendly option, LED lighting has begun to see true market penetration. More and more property owners are seeking to save energy and costs by upgrading to …

From Guest Blogger Dr. Bulb: How to Dispose of Lights Containing Mercury and LEDs Read More »

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Healthcare today is suffering due to a severe lack of finances. There are not enough doctors and nurses to go around and when it comes to a need for an immediate diagnosis or treatment, this lack of qualified medical professionals …

From a Guest Blogger: How Technology and Communications Work Together to Improve Healthcare Read More »

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Here’s an interesting article that analyses the schizophrenic nature of our society.  We know that climate change is caused in large measure by the consumption of fossil fuels, but we spend $200 billion per year subsidizing them.  Spoiler alert: The …

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Heating your home is so second nature now, and it always was very important. Today we rarely think about anything other than the bottom line cost of the fuel we are using. The simple flick of the switch and the bill …

From Guest Blogger Izzie: Fires vs. Central Heating – Which Is Better for the Environment? Read More »

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Here’s the current newsletter of my colleague Jon LeSage, Editor and Publisher of Green Auto Market.   I respond: This is very interesting; thanks very much for all you do in this space.  About the autonomous car, I’ve always said: We’re …

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My mom suggested that I check out George Will’s scathing remarks in his editorial: Pope Francis’ Fact Free Flamboyance.  She notes:  Read it and weep. George Will doesn’t make me weep, though he does cause me to scratch my head.  Why …

George Will: A Man I Don’t Claim To Understand Read More »

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Moving away from your home is rarely an easy process. With the multitude of items that need to be relocated, on top of severing ties to the old house, it can be quite the upheaval. But moving away to university …

From Guest Blogger Izzie: How to be Environmentally Friendly at College Read More »

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