download (4)I just Googled “caribbean uninhabitable,” wondering if I could be the only person on Earth who believes that climate change will eventually render that part of the world unable to support human civilization.  We’re now learning that it could take over a year to restore power to the entirety of Puerto Rico.  What will we conclude if, at this time next year, another Cat 5 hurricane knocks down what just took billions of dollars and 12 months to repair? (more…)

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trump_business_council-800x445Every few days, Trump invents a new way to drive a wedge through America, aggressively alienating everyone but his shrinking support base.  As tragic as this is, however, there most certainly are a few amusing elements to it. (more…)

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download (1)Even the most affordable cleaning brands have become very efficient when it comes to germ eradication, but this comes with a terrible trade off – the liquid solutions are filled with chemicals that are extremely detrimental to human health. Most people buy these cleaners without putting too much thought into it. Therefore, some of these dangerous compounds end up in our households without us being aware of it. If you want to have a healthier home, here are a few useful tips on how to purge your home of toxic chemicals. (more…)

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CCE Green Carpet CleaningCan a homeowner really benefit from adopting environmentally sustainable habits into their daily living?  The reality is that the average person probably won’t bother to ask this question at all.

But if one stops to consider the current trends of green technology and clean energy, the effects (and benefits) are more far-reaching than we think. (more…)

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7ddda3e88a3e8963f8d6fabe1517295dEnergy prices are continuing to increase. Many are concerned about their heating and cooling costs. If you want to keep energy bills under control, the best place to start is with the thermostat.

Your Thermostat May Be Costing You Money (more…)

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larson-cup1Here’s an article for those who wonder if the migration to electric transportation is really happening; it heralds Mercedes-Benz’ $11 billion investment in their new electric SUV.  Yes, it’s happening—and fast.

Those following the energy industry are supremely confident that it’s converging on a clean, low-carbon future.  The confluence of EVs with renewable energy will have completely re-written the entire way in which we power our world within the next few decades.  (more…)

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maxresdefaultHere’s a wind energy product that literally nobody could possibly need, which, as far as I am aware makes this unique.

First, we need to eliminate anyone with access to the grid.  Then let’s get rid of anyone anywhere near a car.   That leaves long-distance hikers and people in the poorest and most remote parts of third-world countries.  But a little piece of PV is far more useful.  That leaves: no one.  Bingo!  A new world’s record.

Crap! I just realized that there IS a market for this: hikers who go above the arctic circle in the winter (or below the antarctic circle in theirs) who do so with no access to any technology.  It’s conceivable (though doubtful) that such a person exists.

 

 

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vertical-farming-hydroponic-commercial-systemA long-time colleague in the renewable energy space presented me with a wonderful concept in the burgeoning sustainable agriculture marketspace, aka “innovative agricultural technology.”  I thought I’d publish it here, along with a few remarks.  (more…)

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download (2)What’s going to happen as the Earth warms, the sea-levels rise, and storms batter the East Coast of the U.S. with ever-increasing ferocity?  Well, for one, damages, measured in the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars per storm, are going to mount up. (more…)

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BiofuelsARPA-E (The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Administration – Energy) is investing an average of about $600K into each of 18 projects associated with algae as fuel.  They write:

Today, nearly all domestic biomass produced for electricity generation and liquid fuels occurs on land. (more…)

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