The Validity of Wind — More
My school friend “isn’t having” my contention that wind energy makes sense, but instead of refuting my point about the attractive EROI (energy return on investment), he writes: (more…)
Validity of Wind Energy
An old school chum shared this piece of excrement on Facebook just now, to which I responded:
It pains me greatly to see disinformation like this spread around. (more…)
The Worst Part about Trump Is that His Spineless Entourage Encourages Him
While late-night television host Trevor Noah certainly makes a good point in the meme at the left, one has to think that most people who encourage Trump do so because they’re afraid of what will happen if they don’t, not because they think he’s a sane and honest president with solid, well-thought-through ideas.
Imagine you’re a Republican in Congress or Trump’s cabinet. How likely are you to honestly believe that: (more…)
From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: How to Renovate a Home and Stay Green
Home renovation is always a big task. The owners need to consider a lot of different aspects of the project in order to make the home more comfortable and increase its value. Modern homeowners also need to have in mind how eco-friendly their home is and how the renovation can help with that. (more…)
If Hydrokinetics Is Going To Work, It Won’t Look Like This
Like wind turbines, devices intended to extract kinetic energy out of moving water are limited in their generation capacity by their “swept area,” i.e. the area of the imaginary circle made by tips of the blades. (more…)
Why Is EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Making Stupid Mistakes?
Scott Pruitt, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is now embroiled in scandals, forcing him to allocate resources to control the PR damage to his reputation as the ultimate heads-down planet wrecker. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Eco-Friendly Home Gadgets and Ideas You Must Try Today
Making our homes sustainable and eco-friendly is a task all of us need to get involved in as soon as possible, as that’s the only way to save our planet from an impending ecological disaster. Furthermore, it’s a way to lower our energy bills, and that’s something we all need, no matter how much money we make. Therefore, if you too are looking for a way to incorporate eco-friendly gadgets, products, ideas and solutions into your home, here are a couple of suggestions you might find handy, intriguing, exciting and useful. (more…)
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How Feasible Is a Sustainable World by 2050?
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Here’s an interview that British environmentalist and author Jonathon Porritt did with the good people at Eco-Business.com. Porritt‘s book The World We Made foretells of a world in 2050 in which humankind has worked through the existential threats facing it today–at least the environmental ones. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Four Steps to an Energy Efficient Home
Saving energy around the house is an increasingly common goal. Through energy conservation efforts, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home is greener. You can also save some green through lower utility bills on a regular basis. It may seem challenging to improve energy efficiency in your home at first glance. However, focusing your attention on a few thoughtful steps can yield incredible results. (more…)
Why Climate Change Mitigation Is Such an Intractable Problem
Here’s my response to the Facebook post at the right:
It’s as if climate change were a problem tailor-made to confound our society. Mitigating it requires cooperation at every level (from interpersonal to international), personal sacrifice on behalf of others, and the postponement of gratification in favor of a long-term vision. Human beings, especially Americans, utterly suck at 100% of this. (more…)
