This gentleman is standing in front of a small greenhouse that sports an array of small solar PV panels. I’m going to guess this was someone’s idea of an aesthetic approach to indoor gardening, as it’s certainly not practical to block much of the sunlight that the plants need. Also, PV on walls isn’t a strong idea because of the angles.
The race for the open senate seat in Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema (D) vs. Martha McSally (R), is one of the most hotly contested in the country. RealClearPolitics has it as a tie. (more…)
Here’s another installment on the tech sector from my Kansas City-based colleague Fritz Maffry. – ed
What a difference two months makes, and some better information
The narrative of two months ago had the press parroting some shorts talking about the failure of Tesla, but now much better information is coming out on what Tesla has actually accomplished. (more…)
In an earlier post I made reference to how strange things are today, focusing on Trump’s significant approval rating. But when we look around us, there are plenty of things that don’t make much sense.
When I first glanced at the photo here, I was struck with the location of the button for the 6th floor. Then I noticed something even more frightening: the design is riddled with inconsistencies.
In someone’s mind, this was perfectly logical. That explains everything.
What this boy’s sign means is that there is a very low probability that his dad is a Republican, since 72% of GOP voters believe that Trump is a good role model for children.
I wonder what they most admire. His complete disdain for the truth? His regular incitement of violence and approval of hate groups? His abuse of women? His aggression in destroying the environment? His slimy business tactics? His close association with felons? (more…)
Here’s a micro-hydrokinetic device, sold to campers who wish to charge their cell phones. Problem: it’s heavier, more cumbersome to set up, far more expensive than the equivalent piece of solar PV or a hand crank, and requires running water as its energy source. Thus, its target market is limited to: (more…)
Yes, the United States has become divided, and that’s not an accident; it’s the prevailing political strategy of the entire American right wing: you’re either on our side, or you’re a weak and/or an evil socialist. We don’t want any conversation on (or any real thought applied to) the subject. (more…)
Despite the urban population taking up just 2% of the world’s land, we use 75% of the world’s resources.
With the world population estimated to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, conscious countries are building their own eco-cities, hoping to provide a solution to the environmental crisis’ they are currently facing. (more…)
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of living an inner-city life?
If so, you may have considered going ‘off-grid’. This self-sufficient lifestyle disconnects you from the electricity grid, water supply and gas mains, whilst allowing you to live a more cost-effective, and eco-lifestyle. There are 75,000 Brits who are choosing this way of life. (more…)
Petroleum companies in Texas are asking for $12 billion in federal funds to support the construction of a 60-mile coastal concrete wall that, among its other functions, will protect the region’s largest petrochemical facilities from rising sea levels and destructive storm waves. (more…)
