My mother is a right-wing Republican, but one with a wonderful and kind nature—so generous, in fact, that she puts up with my occasional jokes about politics, and my kidding-on-the-level reminders that her party seems to be out of sync …
A Glimpse Into Bernie Sanders’ Thinking on Substantive Matters Read More »
2GreenEnergy supporter Cameron Atwood sent me this masterpiece from Jedediah Purdy (pictured), Professor of Law at Duke Law School, where he teaches constitutional and environmental law; it begins: “In the last week, a group of scientists and a prominent historian each …
Incredible Writing on the Coming “Climate Apocalypse” Read More »
2GreenEnergy Supporter Cameron Atwood sent me this piece on OTEC, and writes: Interesting. Yes, that IS interesting. There definitely will be unintended consequences (assuming that OTEC ever comes along). Some of these, however, will be good, or at least have …
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Is Bound To Have Unintended Consequences Read More »
Today, most of the literate world is aware of the challenge that our civilization faces with respect to “AGW” (anthropogenic global warming, aka climate change, aka climate disruption). For most of us, however, this realization has come fairly recently; public …
Our Understanding of Climate Change: A Weird History Read More »
Did you know that if every used plastic bottle were to be recycled, we would keep 2 billion tons of plastic out of dump sites? Through simple actions like recycling, using non-toxic products, reducing the use of fossil fuels and …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Small Green Steps for the Brighter Future Read More »
2GreenEnergy supporter Gary Tulie Writes: Hi Craig, Following on from your post on Women in the Solar Industry, I thought I would let you know about a local day conference to be held on 7th November. My good friend Mrs. Frances …
Each month, I come across a couple of dozen cleantech business concepts, and, when I refer to some of them as “silly” or some such, I’m sure readers think that perhaps I’m being rash or unfair. OK, check this out: a …
I had an interesting conversation yesterday at the Solar Power International show with a young lady whose mission was to ensure that women in the solar industry are accorded the same respect as men. I actually was unaware that this …
I had a terrific discussion with a spokesperson for Abengoa at the Solar Power International show yesterday, from which I walked away quite pleased to learn that CSP (aka solar thermal) is still very much alive and kicking. Abengoa’s approach …
Spanish Energy Giant Abengoa Still Super-Active in Concentrated Solar Power Read More »
At the recent Solar Power International show. I ran into a spokesperson for NREL, and engaged in a discussion of the most exciting development happening out there in Golden, Colorado. As it turns out, it’s perovskites, especially calcium titanium oxide, CaTiO3. …
