So many of the events of the day have us wondering about the very nature of humankind. Are we creatures of generosity or greed? Compassion or brutality? Cooperation or competition? Me first or you too? (more…)
Americans woke up this morning to learn that Republican senator from Alaska Lisa Murkowski, introduced legislation last night that would open a portion of a pristine wildlife refuge in her state to oil and gas development. (more…)
I often mention the dictionary.com “word of the day,” and how it often provides good subject matter for my mom and I to joke with one another.
I also subscribe to the Spanish word of the day at spandict.com, in my ongoing effort to learn the language. (more…)
A large portion of environmental pollution can be attributed to construction and use of buildings. By opting for steel, you can contribute to a lower level environmental impact. Steel is becoming more and more popular in modern construction as modern buildings with steel frames offer a lot of benefits and chances of significant savings in all phases of their life, from component production, to dismantling and its reuse. (more…)
Yes, as shown in the FB post here, something is happening here, and I think it’s simply this: Americans have seen enough. (more…)
I just came across this dollar bill, and got a chuckle out of the fact that some prankster somewhere saw fit to make an alteration in our U.S. currency. Maybe I shouldn’t be laughing, since defacing currency is a crime, but I somehow couldn’t help myself.
I can almost see the guy, sitting with his little read stamp and a stack of bills, going KaCHONK, KaCHONK, KaCHONK, wondering how many people he’s going to make smile.
Everyone knows the importance of insulation: it maintains the desired temperatures in our homes. In this way, quality insulation materials reduce the need for excessive energy use, which is beneficial both for our pockets and for the environment. If you’re already taking the time to properly insulate your home for the sake of the environment, why not go a step further and go fully-green?
Recycled wood products (more…)
Here’s a video that explains why fraudulent faith-healers need to be exposed as liars and cheats.
While this isn’t a terrible idea, I’m afraid I have bad news. Con men aren’t the problem; they’re the consequence of the problem, which is a society of people stupid enough to believe them. You want to show people who are duped by con men evidence? What makes you think their belief-systems have anything whatsoever to do with evidence, when it’s already so clear that they don’t? (more…)
With an old car, you mostly think about how poorly it runs. You don’t consider the long-term effects of pollution that it is causing the environment. It’s important to understand the impact that cars are having on the air, water and soil. Learn more about how your old car is not very environmentally friendly. (more…)
What are the main characteristics that define our civilization’s rapid migration to clean energy? Well, one is certain: unevenness. Each region of the world has its own unique set of renewable resources, incumbent energy infrastructure, relative economic strength, and political vectors–both legal and corrupt. (more…)
