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In this age of social media, it is easy to talk about pressing issues. Users take to social channels and discuss topics that will impact our futures. Prominent among them is the issue of our environment. But while many people …

From Guest Blogger Joe Pawlikowski: 3 Ways To Practice Conservation at Home in 2013 Read More »

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In the course of writing my second book (“Is Renewable Really Doable?”) I realized during an interview with the Environmental Law Institute in Washington DC that I had been misquoting the volume of subsidies that the oil companies receive from …

Congressional Budget Office Reports on Subsidies for Oil Companies Read More »

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Virtually every time I meet with my client Jim Greenberg, Chief Strategy officer at the OTEC Corporation, he mentions Rear Admiral David Titley’s “Ted Talk” on climate change, and I characteristically wince when I realize that again, I’ve forgotten to check …

Rear Admiral David Titley’s “Ted Talk” on Climate Change Read More »

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I’m fascinated by the dynamics at work in our society that surround climate change.  The United States is notably sluggish in its response to the challenge, and, perhaps because of this, certain groups with progressive ideals are getting fairly militant.  …

350.Org Says: Stop Investing in the Fossil Fuel Industry Read More »

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When economist Nate Hagens agreed to an interview for my second book (“Is Renewable Really Doable?”) I was quite pleased – in part because I knew that his thinking lies at odds with a great number of others who study …

Nate Hagens – Why The Next 40 Years Are Going To Be Tough Read More »

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Are you happy with your company culture? Many companies that have a ‘green’ product pay no attention to their culture. Even those that follow the three P’s (Planet, People, Profit) see the ‘people’ part as donating to charity and not …

From Guest-Blogger Kathryn Alexander: How to Undermine an Ethical Culture Read More »

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After the Chernobyl incident, nuclear power became infamous as a potent yet deadly source of alternative energy. It would seem that no one would want to take second chances, not after the calamity that fell on the once prosperous city …

From Guest-Blogger Jessica Greenberg: Nuclear Power – Is the Industry Doomed to Fail? Read More »

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Insurance companies have been on board with the green revolution for a number of years now, and not only is it easier than ever to get major discounts for already owning an eco-friendly home or car, you can also use …

From Guest-Blogger Amy Nielson: Tips for Choosing an Eco-friendly Insurance Company Read More »

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I had a terrific meeting this morning with one of my “Craig Shields – At Your Service” clients on the East Coast, this one involving a new concept in hydrokinetics.  It’s always cool to be paid, albeit modestly, to review …

New Concept in Hydrokinetics Read More »

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As I was leaving the Renewable Energy Policy Forum on Capitol Hill yesterday, ready for a brisk walk a few blocks north to Union Station, I ran into a fellow who caught my eye and said, “Not a lot of …

News From the Renewable Energy Policy Forum Read More »

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