Here’s a report you can skip; it shows how cutting CO2 emissions by 2016 would be better than cutting them by 2030. I’m not sure I need to be told that; the issue, obviously, is how to make it happen …
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Jared Diamond’s Talk on "Collapse"
I had planned to attend Jared Diamond’s lecture at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) on Saturday, but unfortunately it was sold out — not a problem that I had anticipated. I tried, but I couldn’t wangle a ticket, which …
Eco-conscious People Should Explore Housing, Transportation, Food
At the conclusion of the terrific conference I attended on Friday produced by “Climate One” at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, the host asked the panel, “Where are you personally trying to make a difference in your carbon footprint?” …
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Don Harmon's Eco-Friendly House
Longtime 2GreenEnergy supporter Don Harmon wants to live in an eco-friendly house of his own design, and, according to this article, it seems that he’s making great progress in that direction. Go, Don!
Apple Looks For New Renewable Energy Procurement Methods
According to this article by Renewable Energy World’s Meg Cichon, Apple is replacing a great deal of the energy it consumes with renewables. That’s hardly shocking; the company’s entire brand is built around living harmoniously with its customers. What surprised …
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"Climate One" Produces Fabulous Conference on Consumer Adoption of Green Products
I attended a terrific conference on Friday produced by “Climate One” at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. For those who may not be aware of this incredible organization, formed 88 years ago, “The Commonwealth Club of California is the …
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Does Exxon Really Hate Your Children?
Holy cow! Just when I thought I may have crossed the line in my calling out the oil companies for their rapacious greed as they rake in record profits by destroying our planet, a friend sends me this, proving that …
Looking for a Material Difference in Barack Obama’s Decision-Making in his Second Term? Bad News.
I remember with a proud smile how exuberant my little daughter was about the 2008 presidential election. It did my heart good to see the 13-year-old I loved so engaged in our democratic process; she had “Yes We Can” posters …
From Guest Blogger Stephan Williams: Integrated EV/Distributed Energy Proposal
This proposal involves a simple synergy of government incentives and distributed energy storage applications. But first, I’d like to briefly discuss some of the issues that this solution addresses. The Issues Climate Change Humans are releasing too much CO2 and …
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Scientists Warn of Climate Disaster – But Are They To Be Trusted?
I marvel at the insanities of our 21st Century existence in so many ways – perhaps the greatest of which is how we’ve used the media to drive the common person to question the judgment of the scientific community. Just …
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