april-globe-temps-nasa_0Humankind has a certain fascination with world records, which explains how Guinness has sold more than 138 million copies of their book of World Records in more than 100 countries since it was first published in 1955. (more…)

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33769721_1887881281243670_6068973150719180800_nIt’s hard to add anything to Bonhoeffer‘s words.

Those who tolerate Trump’s behavior are really not much better than he is.

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imagesIn the U.S., new capacity for electrical power generation will consist almost exclusively of solar, wind, and natural gas this year, according to the Energy Information Administration.  And actually, if the new gas plants don’t come online this December as planned, virtually all new demand for 2018 will be met by solar and wind. (more…)

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downloadThank God for small favors.  According to the American Energy Society, there are currently 12 unique investigations of EPA Director Scott Pruitt; these investigations have slowed his attempt to roll back a half-dozen EPA regulatory reviews, including delaying review of rules to relax storage of toxic coal ash waste from power plants.  (more…)

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Bridenstine_CHVHere’s a feature from the current edition of the American Energy Society’s newsletter:

Energy Quotes: Jim Bridenstine, New head of NASA: (more…)

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imagesAs eco-conscious consumerism became more widespread, it’s natural that agile marketers spotted a golden opportunity to promote green credentials. (more…)

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solarribbonAfter changing the way we drive cars, South African-born American Elon Musk is trying his best to change the way we approach solar energy. (more…)

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It is important to teach your children how to care for the environment while they are still young. Your children are going to follow your example, so you want to make sure you are caring for the environment yourself. This means making several changes to your lifestyle. Use the following ideas to teach your children how to take care of the environment. (more…)

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reevess_muntjac_1Though we humans account for only about 0.01% of the mass of all living beings on this planet, we “big-brains” don’t really act in accordance with this remarkable fact, do we? (more…)

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download (4)The written language has certain limitations.  One can push the envelope, trying to be funny, impassioned, sarcastic, or bellicose, though writers face the constraints placed on us by the finite nature of words and the syntax in which they’re used. (more…)

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