Here’s a subject on which a great deal has been written over the last few months: how do we explain the fact that Trump’s actions that most U.S. voters deem as patently deceitful and un-American have caused such a relatively minor erosion in his support base? People have suggested that Trump supporters:
• tend to live on a diet of Fox News (that is almost never critical of the new president) (more…)
The thought of pollutants may create images in your mind of oil spilling in a body of water or black smoke pumped from a factory, but not all pollutants are as obvious or visible. Many of them turn up in common places. If you’re not aware of some hidden risks, you may increase your chances of exposure to pollutants. (more…)
If you want to save up some money on your water bill and also help your planet by not wasting more water than necessary, you have made a great decision. A bathroom is an ideal place for such money-saving projects and here are some tips on where to start.
Energy use in your home is the first port of call for you to reap the benefits of energy efficiency. As the demand rises for consumers to live green and save money at the same time, energy efficient product manufacturers continue to offer quality products which are both reliable and help you save energy, thus a must for a modern green home. Since there are many options for electrical installations and devices to choose from, investing in ‘green’ home energy is realistic and attainable. The top benefits of going green include: saving money, investing in products that are good for the environment, and improving the economy. (more…)
I met Bruce Wilson when we were in kindergarten together 57 years ago at a Quaker school (Penn Charter) in Philadelphia. In the course of the 13 years that followed our initial introduction, culminating in our graduation in 1973, he impressed me in several different ways. The first time was immediate and profound. When we came back from summer vacation into first grade, I noticed that he could read far better than I could, which, truth told, frightened me more than it impressed me; how could I have fallen so far behind in the three months I was catching salamanders in my friend’s backyard creek? (more…)
A colleague from England, Gary Tulie, sent me something yesterday that he knew you and I would find interesting, given that it has a direct relationship to achieving sustainability on this planet. He writes: (more…)
Here’s some good news from my colleague Jon LeSage and his Green Auto Digest, albeit a bit tentative, regarding India and the challenges it faces to provide clean energy and transportation to its huge population–one which is expected to overtake China’s by 2030. Along with significant investments in renewable energy, India’s Prime Minister Modi has had meetings with Tesla’s Elon Musk (both pictured above), which will soon result in the establishment of a Gigafactory and a series of EV dealerships in this environmentally all-important region of the world. (more…)
Installing a new roof is one of those investments which only happens once or twice during a lifetime. A properly installed roof functions not only as a protection against the elements, but is also considered as a way to raise your home’s curb appeal. There are many different factors contributing to your home’s curb appeal, such as the yard, doors, windows, siding and the overall exterior. But none of them is as easily noticed and as significant as the roof. That said, here are 5 ways to make your new roof stand out and be the talking point of the whole community. (more…)
Living in a small space doesn’t have to feel limiting and suffocating in any way. The key to comfy and functional small homes, and especially living rooms and bedroom, is in proper layout and décor placement. You may think that small homes come with a lot of trouble, but they are also the perfect excuse to get creative as much as you want. (more…)
When I was a little boy my mother told me, “One of the reasons it’s important to get a good education is that it’s the one thing no one can take away from you.”
Fifty years later, we have a pretty cool analogy brewing with Donald Trump and the renewable energy industry. As close as Trump’s connection is to the expansion of fossil fuel extraction and consumption, he’s powerless to put a spear through clean energy. (more…)
