Author: craigshields

The green movement has produced more gardeners than ever before. People wanting to have rich delicious fruits and vegetables from their backyard instead of pesticide-ladened ones from the grocery have made a beeline to begin their gardens. There are many …

From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Time for an Organic Garden at Home? Read More »

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Choosing an electric car over a gasoline vehicle saves the environment from harmful emissions, but there are other things to take into consideration besides Mother Nature. Although full electric vehicles are not yet widely adopted in the United States, the …

From Guest Blogger Adam Groff: Are You Driving Off With Electric Vehicles? Read More »

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Good things are happening in The Philippines.  According to this report, there are three different reasons that they’re outpacing China in terms of economic growth.  They’re also deeply committed to a diverse, eclectic renewable energy strategy.  Though it’s not mentioned …

The Philippines — Grabbing Renewable Energy with Both Hands Read More »

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As suggested here, I’ve been asked to do some work for a lobbying form in Washington DC, helping a few of their clients, where appropriate, apply for government grant money. The  process has heightened my awareness of the workings of …

U.S. Government's Pursuit of Sustainability Read More »

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According to an email I received yesterday: Last year, Monsanto spent nearly $6 million on lobbying, and their payoff was the “Monsanto Protection Act,” which was written anonymously, passed in secret, and allows Monsanto to keep selling genetically engineered seeds …

The Neo-Nazis Have a Better Public Image Than Monsanto, and Strangely, the Agribusiness Giant Doesn't Seem To Object Read More »

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In response to my rhetorical question at the conclusion of my recent post on climate change: “(Given that we appear incapable of going after the problem itself), are we going to put dikes around the 217,490 miles of the planet’s coast …

Big Governments Are No Help With Climate Change Read More »

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According to this article in SmartGridNews, Consolidated Edison, the power utility that serves New York City and the surrounding region, is in the process of spending $1 billion to upgrade its power delivery infrastructure so to minimize outages in the …

Consolidated Edison Upgrading Infrastructure — Why Not Address The Underlying Problem? Read More »

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I know many readers share my excitement about the physics behind clean energy, and appreciate the opportunity to learn more at every available opportunity.  To that end, let me share with you a YouTube channel that I know you’ll enjoy.  …

YouTube Channel Boasts Captivating Video on Science Read More »

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The wedding I attended on the Outer Banks of North Carolina earlier this week led to a chance encounter with Bob Solarz, a good friend of my brother.  Even Bob’s last name itself sounds like a propitious start for a …

Civil Engineering Firm Focuses on Sustainable Design Read More »

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My mother and I spent a wonderful day together on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, our destination for the wedding of my eldest nephew, and the eldest of Mom’s five grandchildren.  Our task for the day was to find …

Cute Little Wind Turbine on North Carolina's Outer Banks Read More »

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