I spoke earlier today with a colleague whose renewable energy program in China just got derailed by Trump’s tariffs/nascent trade war; for that reason, he was understandably quite upset with the president. Uncharacteristically, I tried to mollify him about the current administration with these words: (more…)
Pictured here is a device that combines wind and hydrokinetic energy. Its proponents make the case that there is a strong overlap between the regulations that govern offshore wind and tidal/ocean current energy (which I’m sure is correct) and that the resultant decrease in legal/administrative costs will make this idea viable (which couldn’t possibly be true). (more…)
We all have a part to play in order to save our planet. Our unsustainable practices have changed the face of the earth, and continuing these unsustainable and wasteful ways of living and conducting business must stop. All businesses need to do their part to not only use less energy and ensure their business processes produce the least amount of waste possible, but they also need to ensure that they are doing the most for their community at large. Building a luxury hotel that runs on renewable energy is great, but if the construction has destroyed the natural habitats around it, then you are still hurting the environment. (more…)
Here’s a press release a friend sent me, along with my comments:
CHARLOTTE, NC» Electric car maker Tesla Inc. is fostering community college training programs for what could be new blue-collar jobs as mechanics for the growing number of battery-powered vehicles. (more…)
Your floors are made for walking, but are they also made for releasing toxins into the air you breathe? As it turns out, a number of materials used for flooring are emitting dangerous chemicals into the air and they are ending up in household dust the occupants are exposed to every day. (more…)
Wanna know what’s “extremely dangerous to our democracy?” The Sinclair Broadcasting Group owns over 150 TV stations and commands local anchors to read their “must-run” propaganda — word for word. See video below. (more…)
According to the American Energy Society, “Much like production of oil, gas and all renewables, new innovations have improved coal mining productivity in the US by 26% in the last five years, reaching 6.8 tons per miner hour in 2017, up from 5.4 tons per miner hour in 2012.” (more…)
What is Green Architecture? No, it is not painting your home green! It is the sustainable method of green building design done with the environment in mind. The objective is to reduce carbon footprints both inside and outside the building. The green architecture includes not just the building itself, but also the best Eco-friendly construction practices. By the end of this article, you’ll have more than enough reasons to make your next home green. (more…)
The National Association of Manufacturers found that, in 2016, United States manufacturers collectively offered roughly $2.25 trillion to the national economy. While manufacturing is necessary to life as we know it, there are many byproducts resultant from such processes. Fortunately, manufacturers are generally becoming cleaner and greener. (more…)
In this corner, we have Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency, continuing in its ferocious assault on fuel mileage and pollution standards for cars sold within the United States. The prospective winners? The car companies. The losers: Everyone with lungs. (more…)
