Author: craigshields

Obviously, a great deal of immorality exists in both our public and private sectors.  Whether we’re talking about the purveyors of junk food, cigarettes, assault weapons, clothing made by children, or, more familiarly, oil and coal, it’s common for certain …

We Should Help Our Top Corporations Embrace Sustainability Read More »

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There is no doubt that, were he to run for president, Independent Party superstar Bernie Sanders would garner a great deal of support, for any or all of the six reasons that the author of this article suggests.   Perhaps …

Bernie Sanders, Who Honestly Stands for Environmental and Social Justice, Might Run for the U.S. Presidency? Read More »

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Here’s a post in response to this week’s podcast from GreenTechMedia called “The Energy Gang,” which features a couple of people I’ve come to know fairly well through the years.  One is the show’s brilliant young host Stephen Lacey, formerly …

GreenTechMedia’s “The Energy Gang” – Discussing the Future of the Electrical Utilities Read More »

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Those looking for a bit of amusement may enjoy this cartoon on climate change — though it’s so true, it’s hard to laugh. I love this guy’s references to the Koch Brothers, restricting the activities of NOAA, and sea level …

Cartoon on Climate Change Read More »

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Here’s an article in Forbes on the “tired battle” that the fossil fuel industry is waging against renewable energy.  The author details how this is playing out in various states – even conservative ones like Kansas—where “only” about 80% of …

U.S. Fossil Fuel Industries Waging a Tired Battle Against Clean Energy Read More »

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2GreenEnergy intern Louis de Saint Phalle is among the hardest working people I’ve ever run across.  The metaphor of the shark comes to mind; he feels he needs to be constantly in motion, driving towards his goal — in this …

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Seventeenth Century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote, “Human sensitivity to little things and insensitivity to the greatest things:  sign of a strange disorder.” Wow, I love that.  And it’s so true.  I have such admiration for this fellow that, …

Pascal Didn’t Talk About Environmentalism, But He Would Have If He Were Here Today Read More »

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I like to watch the PBS show “Ask This Old House” on Saturday mornings.  I’m so impressed with the incredible level of professionalism and the cleverness of the solutions these folks come up with. Whenever it’s possible to mention energy …

PBS’s Ask This Old House Recommends Energy Efficiency – But Misses the #1 Reason To Care About It Read More »

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Here’s an article summarizing where the world is with respect to the installation of wind energy.  2013 saw a dramatic decline in the overall implementation of wind, based largely in the U.S., where new installations were down 90% from the …

Is Wind Energy Poised To Rebound from Its Sharp Decline Last Year? Read More »

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Adopting eco-friendly practices is one of the most strategically important decisions a business can make. Apart from saving the environment, becoming greener can reduce business costs and even improve the business’ standing in the eyes of customers and potential customers. …

From Guest Blogger Romeo Demes: Five Ways to Make Your Business Greener – The Guide For Eco-Friendly Business Owners Read More »

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