28378560_10213912819201811_2918571092531481675_nQuestion: Approximately how many years intervened between these photographs of the Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas?

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance: The melting of the ice caps surrounding the Earth’s poles is in the process of causing major sea-level rise, removing formerly significant masses of land from the planet.

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occam-typeI’ve always been a big fan of Occam’s Razor, the principle that, all things being equal, the simplest explanation is the best.  (It’s actually not quite that straightforward; those wishing to learn more can follow the link above.) (more…)

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maxresdefault (6)Have you ever thought about what happens to your old scrap tires after you’re finished with them?

Disposing of waste tires can lead to a lot of health and safety problems. (more…)

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capGary Tulie writes: Hi Craig, This could be big. An ultracapacitor made of low-cost non-toxic materials with energy density as good as lithium ion batteries, with many times the charge and discharge rate.

Yes, this sounds like it really could be huge.  (more…)

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MovementGetting the community together to help the environment may be one of the most meaningful tasks a person could undertake. If everyone works together to help conserve the planet, it may be here longer. Being humane and having high moral and ethical standards is an honest way to live and smart. Here are some ways to motivate the community to clean up.

Nature Clean-Up (more…)

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28166917_267029800499754_3249927867074668037_nIf it weren’t for all the senseless tragedy involved, the gun death epidemic in the U.S. would be a fascinating study of how we’ve simply lost out ability to think, or, more precisely, how our beliefs about our thought processes are totally erroneous. (more…)

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mb-elektro-lkw-1-w600xh0It’s been almost exactly 10 years since I joined forces with Bill Moore, editor of EVWorld.com, to help him market his groundbreaking website that had been active since 1998.  (Yep, 1998.  Think of what a novelty the Internet was back then.)  I remember a discussion with the EV sage in which we acknowledged that, where vast numbers of passenger cars and small, utility trucks might soon be electrified, we were a million miles away from moving larger trucks (Class 3 – 8) in that direction. (more…)

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minimod-portable-shelterOne’s home is the biggest source of energy waste as well as financial strain. In that respect, coming up with a thorough plan on how to build your home in a green and environmentally friendly manner won’t only help the planet and minimize your carbon footprint, but will also save you a ton of money in the long run. (more…)

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Agucadoura_WindFloat_Prototype-696x522Using more renewable energy sources and reducing your carbon footprint are the simplest ways for any business to boost its green credentials.

And the green energy sector has expanded and innovated so rapidly that it’s genuinely possible for firms in practically any sector to make the efforts required to clean up their acts. (more…)

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make-your-clothes-more-eco-friendlyMedical waste disposal is one of the most significant challenges faced by healthcare providers today. The term “medical waste” generally refers to any waste that contains potentially infectious material, such as body fluids or other contaminants, but it can also mean old electrical equipment and hospital supplies. (more…)

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