Author: craigshields

Now a days, we hear a lot of chatter about the benefits of going green. But even though this is a hot topic these days and many people want to adopt a green lifestyle, they don’t know what actions can …

From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: 6 Reasons Why LED Lights Are A Green Solution Read More »

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Here’s a podcast of the 30-minute talk I had this morning with Beth Bond on her wonderful radio show: “Talk Solar.”  I’m always pleased when interviewers lavish me with time throughout the show to mention my books, and even go …

2GreenEnergy Talkin’ Solar Read More »

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Here’s an article that points out why geo-engineering, i.e., attempts to control the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere by injecting chemicals into it, is a challenge fraught with problems.  Tell me about it. If there were unintended consequences associated with filling …

Geo-engineering: Getting It Right Is a Huge Challenge; Getting It Wrong Is Lethal Read More »

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Here’s an interview I did the other day for AltEnergyMag.com; I hope readers will be interested in the discussion; it was fairly  wide-ranging.

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Here’s a wonderful “virtual tour” of a 6 megawatt solar farm in Florida, conducted by my colleague Jennifer Runyon, chief editor of RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Renewable Energy World magazine.  I love the way these folks hustle all over the globe, bringing …

Solar Farm Featured on Renewable Energy World Read More »

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As the Chinese government offers subsidies to manufacturers in order to sell the panels for less than cost, cheap solar panels flood the global market making it more difficult for others to compete. As everyone is scurrying to provide more …

From Guest Blogger Paul Taylor: Cheaper Solar Panels at What Cost? Read More »

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With the entire buzz that is being created to go green to protect the environment, automobile manufacturers decided to go one step further and come up with innovative ideas to ensure that you cars do not add to the problem. …

From Guest Blogger Shaun Mitchel: Top Things To Keep in Mind when Purchasing an Electric Car Read More »

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Water and wastewater treatment plants are a place where water gets cleaned and purified and ready for drinking. Impurities such as chemicals and toxins, solids, and organisms are removed and made safe for everyone to enjoy including wildlife. So who …

From Guest Blogger Ann Shirley: What Does a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Do? Read More »

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The long term environmental benefits of converting or updating your loft have long been known. Improving the insulation capabilities of a once draughty attic means less energy is exerted when heating your home, saving both the planet and your wallet. …

From Guest Blogger “LMB Lofts” — Making Your Home Energy Efficient With a Loft Conversion Read More »

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It’s always a good idea to remove chemicals from drinking water, so many of us take steps to filter those chemicals out. One of those methods is through the use of a water softener. Did you know, however, that water …

From Guest Blogger Angie Freeman: Water Softeners Pose Dangers — to You and the Environment Read More »

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