One of the many consequences of climate change and the run-off of our increasingly powerful chemical fertilizers is the killing of our oceans. In this article, a team of researchers reveals how more ocean habitat is lost each year, as …
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Voting? Why Not Choose a Progressive Energy Policy?
It’s Election Day in the United States, much anticipated here for several reasons, perhaps chiefly insofar as it means an immediate cessation of the horrifically mean-spirited and misleading campaign advertising. I just got back from the polling place and found …
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Tomorrow’s U.S. Election Actually Does Matter
I don’t know how many readers are in the Sierra Club’s email database. If you are, you just saw this come across the wire: Tuesday will be the single most decisive day for America’s environment for years — perhaps ever. …
Taking Our Clean Energy Message to the Hills
I just got back from a fairly vigorous seven-mile hike my 2GreenEnergy financial adviser. This time we did Gaviota Peak, absolutely stunning, overlooking the deep blue Pacific. The hike had about 2200 feet of altitude gain, which may not impress you …
The Tough Realities of Wind and Solar
Frequent commenter Steven Andrews writes: Wind and solar have the best characteristics plus on top of that use no water resources. Why are these systems so under attack by fossil fuel burners? Gandhi said: first they don´t pay attention, then …
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A Clean Energy Idea At an Impasse
Lest you think that I spend 100% of my work time productively, I provide you this discussion: Reader: I’m trying to raise money to get a patent on a clean energy idea. Craig: What is your idea? Reader: It’s …
From Guest Blogger Alia: Wind Power Gaining Acceptance
What was reason behind the recent energy blackout situation that took place in a large part of U.S. cities? Well, a lot of people are of opinion that the recent power-cut hazard faced by American cities was mainly because of …
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In Renewable Energy, Things May Not Be What They Seem
I subscribe to a great number of free online newsletters that cover cleantech at a fairly broad level, and though I certainly don’t read every word, I do glance through them. If you have a spare minute, I would ask …
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Safety and Resilience: Side Benefits of Renewable Energy
Here’s an article that makes an important but normally overlooked point: renewable energy systems are generally far less susceptible to storms, earthquakes, and other natural (or man-made) disasters than fossil fuel or nuclear plants. This is largely due to the …
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A Young Man in Australia Writes on Clean Energy
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my work week is helping in the education of young people. I love helping my own two kids with their homework, I serve as a tutor to students in the local community, and, …
