I mentioned (ExxonMobil CEO) Rex Tillerson in an unflattering way in a recent post, based on his refusal to put an environmental scientist on his board of directors. Of course, he is not the only executive in the fossil fuel …
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Sustainable Wildlife: Ethical Behavior on the Part of Large Corporations Makes a Huge Difference
I’ll bet that the vast majority of the people reading this sign several petitions each month in solidarity with ideas that we deem worthwhile. Here’s one I just signed for a cause we don’t hear enough about: putting an end …
From Guest Blogger Izzy: Tips for Arranging a Greener Home
When it comes to living a greener life… it all starts at home. Literally every room in your home can be modified so that it is more energy efficient. This not only produces less Co2 emissions and is much better …
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Comment on Ocean Energy Conversion
In response to my piece What Will Become of Most Renewable Energy Concepts? a reader notes: Ocean energy conversion is fascinating and is doable. Yes, ocean energy conversion, in each of its many forms (ocean current, tidal, wave, ocean thermal, etc.) is …
Why Can’t We Have an Energy Policy?
Frequent contributor Cameron Atwood writes: (The ever-growing affordability of renewable energy) is one reason why Obama’s “all of the above” (energy policy) is a failure in my estimation. If it were “all of the above ground” it would make more sense. …
Saudi Arabia, Oil, and Renewable Energy
A colleague writes: Kent Moors might be an interesting person to interview at some point–especially in light of global energy developments, both renewable and fossil-based. Sounds like an astute guy indeed. And he’s onto a very important theme in energy, …
Most Renewable Energy Concepts
A reader responds to my piece “What Will Become of Most Renewable Energy Concepts?” as follows: I sell energy every day and I would say watch more closely those you scoff at, as once the tax incentives go away so will …
From Guest Blogger Jamie Best: Turbine & Towers — Liberté, Égalité, Sustainabilité
With an increased awareness of the importance of green living, sustainable building has reached new heights – 301 metres to be precise! We’re talking about the recent sustainability changes to Paris’ famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. In 2014, the first …
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From Guest Blogger Jane: Seven Tips to Save Money While Saving the Environment
Going green takes imagination and ingenuity, but it doesn’t always require a lot of extra money. Contrary to popular belief, many green technologies are affordable to consumers with budgets of any size. If protecting natural resources for future generations is …
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Oil Companies Misbehaving
In terms of decency, it hasn’t been a good day for the oil companies. First it was the ExxonMobil CEO’s mocking renewable energy, and now it’s more news on Chevron’s refusal to clean up its mess in Ecuador. For those …
