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We need to be extremely skeptical anytime we hear someone say, “Here’s a man-made change I’m going to make into a natural habitat that is actually going to help the native species thrive.” This is normally equivalent to saying, “I haven’t even begun to think about the possible unintended consequence of what I’m doing, but I think you’re too stupid to challenge my totally outrageous statement.” (more…)

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Dimmer_switches_for_energy_savingIt’s tough out there right now; everyday television screens, radio stations and newspapers tell of political upheaval, environmental damage and societal sorrow. (more…)

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oregon-wave-could-create-1000-jobs-per-1gw-of-deployment-620x330I had to laugh when I saw the headline above.  If your criterion for a good energy policy is jobs/Watt, get everyone in America riding grid-connected stationary bicycles, eight hours per day.  (more…)

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waterlily-charging-turbine-1Imagine you’re hiking near a wilderness creek or you’re out on a canoe trip, and you’re desperate to charge your cell phone.  You could have brought along a $20 solar panel, or this, a $159 water turbine that weighs more, that you can somehow maneuver into the flowing water.

Insofar as there are some people who would willingly choose the later, I suppose this product isn’t actually fraudulent, but it’s for people with extremely limited intelligence.

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We often think about the ways that our lifestyle choices can either positively or negatively affect the planet, but have you considered how your burial arrangements might make an impact? Traditional burials pose a number of ecological concerns, and even cremations can’t be called a truly eco-friendly alternative. Let’s dig deeper (ha! good one! -ed) into the issue: (more…)

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grand-canal-2880x1800-venice-italy-5k-3466Italy’s announcement that it will completely phase out coal by 2025 comes on the heels of similar commitments by France, Canada, and the UK, and means that four of the G7 have now pledged to go in the right direction. (more…)

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a-frame-rood-covered-in-muss-and-small-succulent-plantsThe construction industry is going green, now more than ever. There are numerous reasons for this. For one, it’s more cost-effective in the long-term and construction projects should be thought about in the long-term. It’s also something that’s of great interest to younger homeowners that have grown up with environmental concerns in mind. Now it’s their turn to build and buy homes. (more…)

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27858621_2008590729156532_4102869907912689132_nAnita Heuss writes: I know we are all angry about guns today. Unfortunately I think something else needs to be said (displayed at left). (more…)

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ScottPruittIIIFrom Time Magazine: The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has broken months of silence about his frequent premium-class flights at taxpayer expense, saying he needs to fly first class because of unpleasant interactions with other travelers.  Pruitt told the New Hampshire Union Leader he had some “incidents” on flights shortly after his appointment by President Donald Trump last year. (more…)

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Although most people think furnishing and decorating their homes in an eco-friendly manner is the easiest thing in the world, it’s sometimes far from that. You need to take everyone’s wishes into consideration and make sure every member of your family feels validated and appreciated as that’s the only way to make them see that their wishes are important. (more…)

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