image.imageformat.lightboxTaking good care of our environment is incredibly important, especially when taking into account the fact that the ozone layer above the Australian continent is far from being in optimal condition. A ton of environmental pollution is a direct result of the human need to generate electricity, and the typical lighting fixtures aren’t exactly sustainable. LED lighting provides a lot of environmental advantages, which is why this type of lighting is getting increasingly popular and is being used past landscape lighting. (more…)

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ccs-logo-1As GreenTechMedia reports, carbon capture and sequestration is a subject of growing interest.

There are two main classes of ideas surrounding CCS: those that address point sources of CO2, e.g., concrete manufacturing facilities and fossil fuel power plants, and those that attempt to tackle atmospheric CO2.
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Amusing-Eco-Friendly-Bathroom-Design-With-vertical-garden-decorWith more and more people predicting that some major wars in the not so distant future will be fought over water, it’s really important that we save this precious resource if our civilization is to become sustainable. The conservation of fresh water is one of the burning issues that governments and scientists from all over the world have been trying to resolve, often with little success. (more…)

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AAEAAQAAAAAAAAd1AAAAJGFlY2JiNDBlLTRlODktNGI5Yy04MDg0LWNhNzM2MzJmN2QxNgDesigning an eco-friendly or passive house from the bottom up may tickle your fancy, but it’s not your only option for living in a healthier home that makes a smaller impact on the environment. In fact, renovating and remodeling an older house is often the most environmentally friendly approach because it minimizes the waste generated by demolition and new construction. (more…)

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GE Ecomagination Launch Europe Munich June 29, 2005 Press Conference: JEFF IMMELT Photo: Reto Zimpel

GE Ecomagination Launch, Munich 

Going green can have a significant impact on your brand and its bottom line. While there may be upfront costs to install new lights or other materials, the long-term savings from these changes will more than negate them. Let’s take a look at how you can reduce your office’s carbon footprint and make an impact on the community it operates in. (more…)

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Here’s a meme that reminds us all of the unpredictable nature of life, or, better, how the future always looks like the past, until it looks like something completely different. (more…)

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e-wasteEveryone is concerned about the future of our environment, and rightly so. Landfills are filling up and some have even leaked dangerous chemicals to the surrounding landscape. Cost and time are often factors that bar some people from participating in protecting the future of our world, so let’s take a look at some modern techniques that will soon be used to help make saving the earth both simple and affordable. (more…)

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maxresdefault (11)Until recently, almost no one noticed the vast network of oil and gas pipelines that were being constructed on top of and just beneath the surface of the United States.  Of course, all that’s changed recently with movements like Keep it in the Ground, The Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal, and 350.org. Now, projects are beset with a deluge of protests and litigation that are meticulously coordinated efforts across multiple states. (more…)

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While home remodeling can be an exciting and fun project, it also leaves a massive impact on the environment, especially if one decides to ignore the consequences. (more…)

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ycc-share-logoI have a warm spot in my heart for Yale University, for their position as a rival of my alma mater (Trinity College) on the squash courts, as well as their involvement with one of my heroes in environmentalism, Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 2002 to 2015, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during his tenure. Dr. Pachauri granted me an interview in his office at Yale, which formed one of the chapters of my book “Renewable Energy–Following the Money.” (more…)

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