Question: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) what percent of the contiguous United States has become, due to climate change, suitable breeding habitat for mosquitoes that are capable of transmitting the Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses? (more…)
With the start of the new year, everyone is striving to become better, to dream more, or complete new resolutions and make plans. When you’re already trying to be better then why don’t you also try to be more eco-friendly, save energy and the planet to create a better future for your children and yourself? Well, with these simple tips you can achieve your goals and fulfill your plans while being environmentally conscious and saving your money at the same time. (more…)
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo has morphed considerably as it’s grown over the years. (more…)
Earlier today, the mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio made two huge announcements:
The City’s pension funds will divest from the big oil and gas companies, and
The Big Apple is suing the biggest of these corporations for the climate damage it’s caused. (more…)
We usually think of air pollution as a problem that occurs outdoors where power plants, factories and vehicles spew contaminants into the atmosphere. While air pollution is certainly a huge issue outside in the natural environment, it can also be a problem inside. In fact, pollution levels inside are often two to five times worse than they are outside. (more…)
With numerous solutions available nowadays to make energy-efficient upgrades, home improvements of this type have never been easier. With little effort and investment, you can make great changes in your home that will lead to prevention of energy loss, large savings through reduced utility bills and lower carbon footprint. A green and energy-efficient household is your best contribution to preserving the environment for ourselves and future generations. (more…)
Here’s a piece making its way around Facebook, suggesting that a great deal of what passes for science is BS, created to deceive the public.
The very kindest think I can say about this is that it’s extremely irresponsible. (more…)
The weather is getting cooler and dropping temperatures inevitably affects the energy cost. As you look for ways to keep your energy bills down remember to consider fixing your roof. Trying to keep your energy bills under control by finding drafts and sealing them or replacing old insulation in your windows will not help if you have a weak and battered roof. Roofs have a significant impact on energy bills. (more…)
Here’s a note specifically meant for chemist/senior energy analyst Glenn Doty, my go-to guy for questions of this nature. I thought I’d post it here, since other readers might be interested.
Glenn: Do you mind looking at this for a few seconds and commenting? It’s a GTL technology that converts natural gas into diesel or jet fuel, breaking down the CH4 into syn gas and using FT to create the final product. (more…)
According to the American Energy Society, below is a list of the five “most important” oil fields in the world.
