Author: craigshields

It’s customary around here to at least try to add value to articles we cite, like this one, in which U.S. President Obama expresses that he’s disturbed that the Senate Environmental Committee is now run by climate change denier Jim …

Climate Change Denier Heads U.S. Senate Environmental Committee: ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz Read More »

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We all know that certain things in our world are more attractive to males than females.  Little boys play with toy trucks, where little girls play with dolls.  As boys grow up, they are drawn to much larger pieces of …

The “Car Grinder” and a Few Environmental Questions Read More »

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When I lament the issues with our government, it’s normally to note that corruption, i.e., the fact that law-makers vote in lock-step with the interests of those who have given them enormous campaign contributions, and the will of the people …

Sure, the U.S. Congress Is Corrupt, but It Gets Steadily Worse from There Read More »

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It seems that one could add the suffix “genic” to any noun form, to create an adjective meaning that a certain thing is made or caused by a particular source.  Take the work “obesogenic,” for instance; it’s hardly in mainstream …

The Future of Transportation:  Using Less of It Read More »

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A dear friend has offered to do some publicity work to promote my book: Bullish on Renewable Energy.  At issue, it seems to me, is explaining that the subject matter I present is really 180 degrees from conventional wisdom.  The …

Contrasting Ideas Re: The Fates of Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy Read More »

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Green finance is very important these days as more and more individuals, companies, organizations and governments begin to realize the importance of saving the environment for current populations and for posterity’s sake. In previous generations, getting green financing was an …

From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: Green Finance Could Work Hand In Hand with Debt Relief Companies to Help Save the Environment Read More »

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Fortunately for humankind, the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy does not require the participation of the U.S. federal government.  In particular, there are 14 business-related drivers, each independent of government support, that are rapidly making clean energy so …

Renewable Energy Is Becoming the Deal of the Century—And That’s Good, Because Its Success Most Certainly Is Not Coming from the U.S. Government Read More »

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These days, many business owners find themselves in need of excellent energy resources. When this time comes for you, it’s important that you be able to attain your goods from a high quality company. To ensure that you attain the …

From Guest Blogger Boris: Four Things To Look For In An Energy Company Read More »

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When I hit the “publish” button in a few moments, this short piece will be our 4922th post, of which I’ve written just over 4400 personally.  Roughly three-quarters pertain to some aspect of renewable energy, whether it’s a comment on …

Exploring Our Duties as Citizens of Earth; Happy Anniversary to Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” Read More »

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Gardening is a worthy hobby as well as a beautiful way to decorate and garnish the outside of your house. Planting is always considered as the best source of a healthy environment both for the entire ecosystem and your surroundings. …

From Guest Blogger Christine Rudolph: Removing Pest Infestations from Your Garden So As To Preserve the Environment Read More »