I have both good and bad news for folks who own cars and occasionally have to park them in urban areas. First the good news: Almost 20% of the gasoline consumed in urban driving is eaten up by people looking …
The Future of Transportation: The Parking Meter Is a Double-Edged Sword Read More »
There is a growing interest on the part of ordinary families to adopt more eco-friendly lifestyles and contribute to a healthier economy. If you and your family share the same direction, take a look at five simple home improvement projects …
I thought you might be interested in a conversation I’m having with a friend about my new book project. I began: I’m thinking of writing another book—this one rather exuberant in its tone. I believe that we’re poised at the …
My Next Book, In Which I Plan to Wax Euphoric on Renewable Energy Read More »
Say what? You weren’t expecting that headline, were you? For lack of a technical explanation, torrefaction is the roasting of biomass in the presence of a minimal amount of oxygen, with the aim of improving its energy-related properties.
The first atomic bomb was exploded in the deserts in central New Mexico 69 years ago today. Now, the radiation levels there are still 10 times greater than those occurring in nature. Had the U.S. government not been interested in …
It’s Not Too Late To Push Nuclear Energy in a Peaceful and Safe Direction Read More »
My colleague Dan Bates is CEO of publicly traded WindStream, one of the few players in microwind that offers its customers a reasonable value proposition in terms of payback period. Here’s a really well-made video that speaks to their new …
Are you an avid traveler hunting for inviting tourist destinations around the globe? Let’s walk you through some top ecotourism attractions worldwide and help you find out your next green holiday inspiration!
Because the climate here in Santa Ynez, CA is temperate, we don’t have air conditioning in our house – but we do have ceiling fans, which apparently require about 75 watts, according to this energy calculator. But yikes! The calculator …
Here’s a quick post to thank Robert Stang, an extremely senior player in sustainable real estate development, for his longstanding support of 2GreenEnergy. I think readers will particularly resonate with his story “No Love, No Fish,” which speaks to the …
“No Love, No Fish” – A Message on Passion and Sustainability Read More »
Clean Energy Collective (CEC) was honored as one of the 2014 SHIFT Sustainability Award Winners for its contribution to a healthier ecosystem, healthier communities and reduced resource consumption. More than 600 organizations were evaluated, and the top 50 were chosen for …
