Author: craigshields

Those of us who believe that a rapid migration to renewable energy is underway often point to the raw power of technology advancements.  We cite the numerous improvements in the efficiency of solar, wind, hydro, etc., while noting the downward …

Specialty Hydrocarbon Fluid Production – Another Breakthrough from ExxonMobil Read More »

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Readers who subscribe to dictionary.com’s “word of the day” know that today’s offering is “realpolitik,” meaning “political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.” Apparently, “The word comes directly from the German word of …

“Realpolitik” and the Cause of Environmentalism Read More »

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2015 will be here before we know it, and with the new year comes new rules for the renewable energy industry: from spring 2015, all of the biomass fuel used within houses, businesses and any other organisations that are claiming …

From Guest Blogger Ross James: Finding an Approved Biomass Fuel Supplier Read More »

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A part of the Canary Islands, 1000 kilometers out into the Atlantic off the coast of Northern Africa, El Hierro is literally never front-page news, or even back-page news.  In fact, with a landmass of 107 square miles and a …

Not Another Drop of Diesel for Gorgeous El Hierro Read More »

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Walking the dogs with my wife last night, I happened to mention Arthur C. Clark’s  “goodbye” video that he made on his 90th birthday, when he knew he’d soon be leaving his loved ones and his many millions of fans. …

Optimism as a Guiding Principle for Humankind Read More »

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Propelled forward by the economically prosperous and populous Southeastern states of Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro, rapid economic growth in Brazil has elevated the nation to the 10th largest energy producer in the world and 8th largest energy consumer. …

From Super-2GreenEnergy-Intern Louis de Saint Phalle: Renewable Energy in Brazil Read More »

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Are you committed to going green? Many companies today have corporate responsibility initiatives designed to promote greener activities. But not all green programs are effective. Here are some of the ways that you can improve. Create a Ride Sharing Program …

From Guest Blogger Savannah: Five Ways Businesses Can Improve On Going Green Read More »

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Less than a year ago, CBS aired a “60 Minutes” segment hosted by Leslie Stahl, whose mission was to convince tens of millions of credulous, uninformed viewers that cleantech was a failure, and they, as taxpayers, had been fleeced.  Now …

CBS’s Leslie Stahl’s Viewpoint on CleanTech and Climate Disruption?  That Depends–Who’ll Write the Biggest Check?  Read More »

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I never memorized the names of the eras and the epochs used to describe geologic time, but I’ve heard several references recently to the idea that scientists are considering calling an end to the current epoch (the Holocene) and starting …

End of an Era – I mean “Epoch” Read More »

Here’s another remark for our reader who denies a duty to take care of our planet, expressing himself in this comment in my recent post: There is no “Mother Earth”, nor are we required to be “good stewards” to anyone …

On Taking Care of Mother Earth – Another Thought Read More »

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