Lots of folks comment on the imperative to “get off the grid,” and I certainly understand that. I’m reminded of a young man who wrote to us shortly after 2GreenEnergy opened in 2009 who was so torqued with Pacific Gas and …
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Energy Policy and Its National Security Implications
Here is another note to our terrific new intern, Louis de Saint Phalle, who just asked me during a phone call if I had any other ideas to guide his research and writing on the national security implications of energy …
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From Guest Blogger Angie: Life 101 — Three Environmental Factors Contributing to Society’s Problems
Today’s society has a set of problems that are unique to any generation that came before it. From the silent generation on up through the baby boomers, generation X, and now the millennials, each era had its own social problems …
From Guest Blogger Harvey: Saving Water in the Work Place
An increasingly important element in environmental policy is the preservation of our water supplies. 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water but only 2.5% of this is drinkable fresh water. This freshwater has been on the planet since …
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How to Save Money by Going Green
Going green is often considered as being costly; however this is not always the case, particularly when it comes to saving energy. There are many things you can do to save money whilst saving the environment, and we’ve provided a …
The Future of Renewable Energy
In his discussion of my recent post on the need for a sane energy policy, Marc Vendetti comments on the importance of energy storage: One of the larger impediments to renewables being viewed as a complete replacement for fossils….is storage. …
We Need An Energy Policy — Discussion
My friend Larry Miles, whose innovative company sits at the forefront of developing low-cost, high-efficiency wind turbines, wrote me concerning my post “We Need An Energy Policy.” I thought readers might find this interesting.
Optimism / Pessimism on the Future of Renewable Energy
Those who believe that America is caught in a downward spiral have a great deal on which to base those beliefs – principally the nation’s failure to take a moral high ground on several main issues — energy and climate …
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From Guest Blogger Mary Ann Keel: Emergence and Evolution of Green Technologies
As we progress into the future, there is no question that technology is becoming more and more integrated into our everyday lives. And though we may be quick to discern growing technology with quicker and more efficient means of human …
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Sustainable Building and Asbestos Awareness
Here’s a note from a reader that I wanted to publish: Hi Craig, My name is Cameron Von St. James and I wanted to reach out to you to share something very special to me. I noticed your blog …
