I just had a chat with Sara Chiguer, a terrific young lady in Morocco. Sara is involved in a great number of “green” activities, including her support of some advocacy groups that are extremely active in bringing about a sustainable …
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From Guest Blogger Karen Boyarsky: The Five Worst Cars for the Environment
Every year, GreenerCars.org releases a list of cars that are rated according to their Green Score. While many potential car buyers look to this list for environmentally-sound automobile choices, we thought it would be more entertaining to peruse the list …
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Environmentalism and Job Creation
Commenting on my post on Bernie Sanders’ article on renewable energy, frequent commenter Tim Kingston writes: (We) need to have nuclear in the mix. Try powering a steel mill or an aluminum smelter with solar panels and wind turbines. Good …
Bernie Sanders on Renewable Energy
Here’s an article by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on renewable energy, sustainability, energy policy, climate change, and energy efficiency: items one would think would enter into a discussion between two prospective leaders of the world’s most powerful country – but were conspicuously absent …
PBS's Frontline Offers Compelling Documentary: “Climate of Doubt"
A couple of weeks ago, I reported that PBS’s “The News Hour” was rightfully lambasted for their treatment of global warming. They fell into the trap that many media outlets do: they gave equal time to the climate skeptics, even …
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From Guest Blogger Karen Boyarsky: Not All Fabric is Created Green
When people think of ways to reduce their carbon footprint, they typically consider reducing their water consumption, turning off the lights and even purchasing cars with better gas mileage. What many people fail to take into consideration is the fabrics …
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From Guest Blogger Kristine Orion: As Evidence Mounts, Climate Change Legislation Becomes More Likely
Climate change is poised to take center stage in the U.S. legal arena once more, spurred by a threatened lawsuit by one of the champions of the theory. Dr. Michael E. Mann is often credited with popularizing the idea of …
From Guest Blogger Kristine Orion: Renewable Energy Legislation Presents Opportunities, Challenges for Business
Recent legislation in New York and Massachusetts is expected to boost the renewable energy market in these states. As New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo signed into law an extensive package of tax credits and exemptions to promote the use of …
Top 100 Financial Planners Are Critically Important to the 2GreenEnergy Mission
I spent most of the day dialing for dollars, as they say, trying to make connections with the top 100 financial planners in the country. I knew this was going to be tough; it’s SO much easier to work referrals …
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Government Subsidized Public Transportation Is Fine If Administered with Common Sense
When possible, I like to take public transportation rather than drive, since it lowers my carbon footprint, and allows me to work en route. Also, all things equal, I like to support Amtrak, as my fare helps bring this system …
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