Like my mother, a kindred spirit, I have to admit that I worry, a habit that is, to a degree, pathological. Worry doesn’t change the future; it only depresses us. And, though 99% of the subject of our worry never …
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Should We Worry About “Abrupt” Climate Change?
Tagged with: abrupt climate change, accelerate the melting of the arctic, climate change deniers, climate change feedback loops, desertification of arable farmlands, James White geological sciences University of Colorado Boulder, loss of biodiversity, ocean acidification, planet is warming due to human activity, release of the methane beneath the (until now) frozen tundra, rise of our sea-levels, skyrocketing rates of childhood cancer, threats to national security
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo – A Resounding Success
Here’s a video that presents the results of the third annual Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo (NAEE 2013), held in Abuja. Promoters say it was a terrific success; while I have no reason to doubt them, that’s what promoters say, regardless. …
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U.S. Solar Market Booming
I have an old friend who sometimes gives me investment advice, and, when he feels especially confident regarding a certain item, he’ll add the warning, “If you don’t do this, Craig, you’ll be crying in your beer.” Well, that’s certainly …
Expensive Energy Solutions Aren’t Really Solutions At All
The energy industry is about cost-effectiveness; I think we all know that. That’s why we’re generating electricity from coal: it’s deadly, but it’s cheap. Where is this all going? I’m not sure, but I do know this: Replacements for fossil …
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From Guest Blogger Heather Roberts: Green Moving Tips and Guidelines
Before you move your home you should check out its energy performance if possible. In some ways you can do that with an energy performance certificate or its equivalent. This will give you an idea about what you need to …
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Investing To Make a Difference
Tomorrow I have a phone call scheduled to talk about this fabulous investment portal: “Maximpact.com.” I’m hoping they’ve been successful here; it certainly strikes me as a good idea, and it appears to be the perfect confluence of two hot …
Can Geothermal Be Cost-Effective?
Here’s an article on geothermal energy that makes some good points about this resource’s characteristics as a provider of baseload power. It appears that there is a factual error in the article re: cost, however; the levelized cost of energy …
Sustainablilty and Earth’s Significance in the Universe
The late astronomer Carl Sagan (pictured on right) enjoyed a period of well-deserved popularity in the latter part of the 20th Century; he was known for his ability to distill the essence of high-level astrophysics and bring it entertainingly into our …
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Shanghai Suffers Record-high Levels of Air Pollution
This chilling article on the record-high air pollution levels in Shanghai reminds me of the conversation I had yesterday with agriculture maven Mary Blackmon about the rising rates of cancer, and the fact that there must be a cause based …
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From Guest Blogger Keith Patterson: Five Tips for an Eco-friendly Christmas
The holidays don’t typically translate to eco-friendliness. It’s a time of later shopping hours, massive light displays and increased travel—all things that only increase your carbon footprint. But with these five easy tips, you can make your Christmas a little …
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