Author: craigshields

Here’s a good article that analyzes the eco-friendliness of electric transportation that makes a point that I try to emphasize in my discussions on the subject: the EV “selection effect.”  The vast majority of EV buyers at this point make …

Charging Your Electric Vehicle with Solar Energy Read More »

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South America is facing environmental issues, from water issues to air pollution to waste removal and overcrowded landfills. While some of these are being dealt with, others are worsening and in turn, health issues are affected. Here’s a look at …

From Guest Blogger Heather Legg: How is the Green Movement Progressing in South America? Read More »

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Writing for the Motley Fool, Katie Spence opines that the low price ($41,350 less incentives) for the neat little BMW i3 (pictured here) is seriously bad news for competitors of various types.  The most obvious, head-on-head player is the Nissan …

Low Price of BMW's All-electric i3 Causes a Stir Read More »

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I’m glad to see that France is back in the news with respect to renewable energy and electric transportation.  According to this article, the EV battery market there is predicted to experience a compound annual growth rate of over 44%!

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Going green is a global movement as climate change, loss of natural resources, and other biodiversity issues are impacting the entire planet. Spain has had a bright future in renewable energy, in fact President Obama pointed to the efforts of …

From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Going Green in Spain Read More »

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Green initiatives are picking up steam as people around the world become more and more concerned with their environment, and with taking care of it. Many companies and organizations have taken their message to social media, including Google Plus, to …

From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Who is Using Google+ to Support the Green Movement? Read More »

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In days gone by, fashions were timeless and clothes were made to last. Nowadays, fads are passing, clothes are extremely cheap and the realities of our disposable wardrobe are grim. In this regard, the self-proclaimed eco-friendly fabrics are not the …

From Guest Blogger Wilson: Most Common Resources Of Green Fabrics Read More »

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Many timber window manufacturers are moving into the future by building timber windows that are environmentally friendly as well as aesthetically suitable for old and new buildings, regardless of the window shape and size. There are many advantages to using …

From Guest Blogger Sean Burton: Why Choose Environmentally Friendly Timber Windows? Read More »

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Are college graduates switching their white-collar ambitions for green-collar ones? According to MonsterTRAK, which focuses on new graduates, as many as 80% of young professionals would like to work in a green job. This bodes well for the future – …

From Guest Blogger Tristan Anwyn: Getting Started in the Green Movement Post College Read More »

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Although life on earth could not subsist without water, the waste of this precious commodity causes many environmental problems. Worldwide, millions of people do not have easy access to safe, clean water, yet in first-world countries, few people think twice …

From a Guest Blogger: Five Ways to Use Less Water in the Office Read More »

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