Author: craigshields

I thought readers might be interested in this note I just sent to an old friend who’s getting on in years and has become concerned that humankind has gotten off the track vis-a-vis sustainability.  As a man of reason and compassion, …

A Few Ideas for Those Who Want To Make a Difference Re: Sustainability Read More »

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If buying a home alone was a daunting task, you need to understand that purchasing home decor items to suit the needs and theme of your home is also going to burn a hole in your pocket. However, just because …

From Guest Blogger Marvin Osborne on Recycling: Top DIY Home Decor Tips Using Recycled Goods Read More »

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Close your eyes and imagine a world where money and politics, greed and wealth, power and domination aren’t the driving forces for many people. Imagine if we were able to put our differences aside, forget about trying to be the …

From Guest Blogger Maryann Keel: How to Negotiate a Greener Future Read More »

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Kids are sensitive, emotionally and physically. They need to be taken care of and watched over. Since they are growing, it becomes important for parents to provide them with the right nutrition and proper surroundings. A number of toddlers are …

From Guest Blogger Meggie: Five Reasons To Switch To a Sustainable “Natural Room” Read More »

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At the risk of stating the obvious, there is a real debate going on as to the legitimacy of renewable energy, smart grid, distributed generation, energy storage, efficiency, etc.  Do we, as a society, have the right to implement these …

Apparently, Renewable Energy Is Viewed as Controversial Read More »

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I’ve always enjoyed helping my kids with their homework, and, as they’ve gotten older, I’ve been learning a great deal myself from what I’m helping them study. Last night, I spent a few happy hours helping my son Jake study …

What Science Can Tell Us – And What It Can’t Read More »

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Nissan has been committed to the development of electric vehicle technology in efforts to contribute to reducing the negative impact that motor vehicle emissions have on the environment, and respond to the increasing interest in eco-friendly vehicles among consumers. The …

From Guest Blogger Jordan: Will the Nissan BladeGlider Go Into Production Soon? Read More »

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The winter, and its accompanying polar vortices, appears to finally be loosening its grip after months of drastic weather throughout the United States. States across the country experienced some of the coldest weather their homes had seen in years; cities …

From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: Deep Energy Retrofits–A Necessity for Old Buildings Read More »

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Over the last couple of months, there has been a lot of hype around hydrogen-powered cars, with Toyota, Honda and Hyundai planning to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2015, claiming that they have many advantages over electric and …

From Guest Blogger Jordan: Shortage of Platinum Might Be an Insurmountable Hurdle for Hydrogen Cars Read More »

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Here’s another article by our terrific French intern, Olivier Goavec, pictured here with his vélo. In its goal to meet its objectives in terms of gas emission and to become less dependent on energy importations (coal, gas, oil), Europe needs …

Offshore Wind in the North Sea – By 2GreenEnergy Intern Olivier Goavec Read More »

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