As Solar and Wind Prices Continue To Fall, Markets Become Less Attractive
According to the Energy Society: Renewable energy prices have become competitive around the world: (more…)
Tagged with: fee on fossil fuels
Good News in the Energy Industry
Here’s a piece of unqualified good news: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the arm of the federal government that serves to manage and control the energy industry, has rejected Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s plan to rewrite U.S. energy policy so as to support nuclear and coal plants (mostly coal). (more…)
Last Word of Trump’s “Shithole” Comments
Here’s a bit of banter between frequent commenter MarcoPolo and me on Trump’s astonishing “shithole” comments this week: (more…)
From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Artificial Turf vs. Grass: Which Is Eco-Friendlier?
While you may think natural grass would be inherently eco-friendlier than its artificial alternative, the question of which solution is better for the environment can be surprisingly complicated. (more…)
Tagged with: green lawns
How Do You Respond To the Forces of Evil?
According to all the polls. the majority of Americans disapprove of their current president, and that the ranks of the so-called “Trump Resistance Movement” are growing. Per this article, “An astounding number of new grassroots resistance groups, at least six times the number the Tea Party could boast at its height, have emerged.” (more…)
Tagged with: Trump Resistance Movement
Trump Degrades the U.S. with Such Astonishing Regularity that It’s Not Really News
Readers who expect a rant on Trump’s referring to developing nations inhabited by people of color as “shithole countries,” while welcoming immigrants from pure-white Norway will be disappointed. Trump’s embarrassing and degrading the U.S. on the world stage (and Fox News’ defending it) is business as usual. While it cannot be normalized, it can be predicted with great accuracy from a president who is among the most despicable human beings ever to walk the Earth. Nothing to see here, folks.
Tagged with: Trump
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Climate Change and Mosquitos
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…)
From Guest Blogger Nina Simons: Five Ways To Save Money, Energy and Planet
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…)
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo has morphed considerably as it’s grown over the years. (more…)
More Good News for Those of Us with Lungs
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…)
