Electric Transportation: Lots of Movement In the Right Direction
My colleague Jon LeSage writes in this Green Auto Digest:
Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to promote China-based BYD’s electric vehicles and zero emissions campaign.
Are Religion and Science Burying the Hatchet?
Here’s something that will raise the hackles of the religious right: Pope Francis has declared that the theories of evolution and the Big Bang are consistent with the Catholic faith. “When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so,” Francis said.
So the Church’s current position is that God created the Big Bang and the cycle by which life evolved on this planet. It’s not the first time I’ve heard that, but it’s most certainly the first inkling that anyone could have had that it would come from an infallible source like the Pope. Just when you thought you’d seen it all.
Another Off-Topic Post: How Not To Live
If you’re the kind of person how sometimes second-guesses how he behaves around other people, I want to call your attention to this remarkable video, as it’s one of the best examples I’ve ever scene (outside of the U.S. presidential election) of atrocious manners and senseless hostility to others. And for what? (more…)
Tagged with: U.S. Presidential Election
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Smart Cities
Question: What percentage of gasoline consumed in inner-city regions is used by motorists looking for parking spaces? How can “smart cities” technology help?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.
Relevance: This is yet another example of how smart cities are relieving congestion, reducing pollution and alleviating frustration all at the same time. It works by Internet-enabling each parking meter such that smart phone users can see what spaces are available.
A Contributed Post: Seven Tips for the Environmentally Conscious Driver
Driving gives you the freedom to get where you want to go, whenever you want. However, many of us aren’t aware of the impact driving has on our environment and aren’t ready to make the sacrifices necessary to reduce our impact on the ecosystem. But there are a few things everybody can do to reduce pollution easily without compromising their lifestyles. If you want to become an eco-friendly driver, here are a few tips to help reduce your carbon footprint. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Recent Trends in Sustainable Building and Homes
Over the past few decades, green building and preservation of the environment are trending. People tend to green up their houses or start building eco-friendly from scratch. In order to help the environment and build a sustainable healthy home for you and your family, you should check out some of the latest trends and try incorporating them into your house.
Embrace the Solar Power (more…)
Science and Spirituality
The young reader to whom I’ve referred earlier asks: I see you studied physics. Is there not something in science that suggests that we are of spiritual nature?
That’s a wonderful question. Unfortunately, it’s not my field per se, but I’ll answer it as best I’m able. (more…)
Coal Is On Its Way Out
According to this article, soon-to-end 2016 will mark the third consecutive year that the international demand for coal has fallen. This is particularly good news, in that the development of carbon capture and sequestration technology has stalled (as if that’s a surprise). (more…)
Off-Shore Wind May Get Blown Away
The pros and cons of offshore wind are discussed in my most recent book, Bullish on Renewable Energy. A great deal of this section was contributed by my colleague Gary Tulie, and I’m very grateful for his excellent work and continued support through the years. (more…)
Chicanery in Renewable Energy
We all need to take umbrage with hot, new ideas in renewable energy that are either scams or simply asinine ideas promoted as important breakthroughs. Here’s a textbook example: a device that is supposed to create clean drinking water in areas where it’s scarce, e.g., deserts, by condensing ambient desert air by pushing it into the cool ground beneath. (more…)
