Here’s a short conversation I had about noon yesterday with a friend who manages a hedge fund, an extremely tiny portion of which is my 401(k). The guy is a “Type A” Trump supporter (see explanation below), and, like Trump, graduated from Wharton. I wrote this largely in jest, but he seems to have taken it seriously. (more…)
If you’re looking for a summary of news from the entire energy industry: fossil fuels, nuclear, renewables and all the peripheral technologies, you may want to check out Energy Matters; regular 2GreenEnergy readers will note that I quote something this source at least one a week.
From today’s edition: World energy consumption is forecast to grow by 28% between 2015 and 2040, and use of every source of energy (petroleum, natural gas, renewables and nuclear) will increase except one: coal…..millions of people across Northern Chinese are going into their first winter heated by natural gas instead of coal. (more…)
The debate between which fuel, gas or diesel, is “better” has been a longstanding one, especially since the auto industry has implemented several improvements in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy. But not everyone sees what is best in the same way. (more…)
Businessman Tom Steyer (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
One of the greatest misconceptions lies in the idea that true capitalism can’t be eco-friendly, seeing as how it relies so heavily on exploitation. However, in the present state of the global market, nothing could be further from the truth. You see, eco-friendly industries are currently gaining momentum, but they are still not oversaturated, which leaves a lot of cleantech investment opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. With this in mind, here are top five green investment suggestions that just might be worth your while. (more…)
Climate change is a prominent concern for all of us. Our attitude towards the environment has changed dramatically in recent times and there is now a widespread awareness of the threat posed by climate change and the scramble to keep global temperature rises below the critical threshold, beyond which the effects will be disastrous. (more…)
Here’s a reminder that it’s only a matter of a short period of time before this civilization derives the power it needs from its nearest star. Solar PV, which is only one of the means of harnessing the sun’s energy, is becoming so inexpensive at such an astounding pace, that the demise of the dirty energy of the 20th Century is squarely upon us. (more…)
Making your home as eco-friendly as possible doesn’t need to be an expensive and time-consuming process. For many families, a few small upgrades will have a major impact on their energy consumption and monthly utility bills. Here is a look at four tips that you can use to improve your home’s efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint. (more…)
“On Being” is a syndicated radio program on the intersection of philosophy, religion and human psychology that I try to catch every week. The episode linked here was the second in as many weeks on a subject that I believe to be very important to our understanding who we are and how we get along in the world around us. (more…)
Planning a camping trip to further parts of the continent? Consider this your ultimate packing guide before hopping on a chosen transportation and heading to either of these wonderful destinations! These are the things you simply cannot go camping without. (more…)
When we examine phenomena like the Northern California wildfires and realize that tragedies like these are happening at a pace four times they were of half a century ago, we’re faced with some important decisions that are purely about right and wrong. (more…)
