A friend sent me this post on wealthy individuals who are backing a huge clean energy fund aimed at backing fledgling, high-risk companies whose results could potentially have enormous implications for the future of this planet. I respond: (more…)
Here’s a short and entertaining video that serves as a wonderful reminder of how far we’ve come in terms of technology.
Robotics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (along with cleantech), are going to dominate the world of the 21st Century. (more…)
A young reader who happens to follow a “modern” religion (one that saw its origins in the mid-20th Century) comments on this post and the environmental “lens” through which I tend to view the world: Where I am optimistic is that we can do something to wake up the spiritual beings that have long gone to slumber and have started accepting the planet and their surroundings as something they have to adjust to. My job is to get people to start functioning as they should, adjusting their environment to them. (more…)
Not every sports franchise thinks about sustainability and green building practices when planning its new arena. However, when your fans practically demand it of you, it’s difficult to ignore. This is what faced the Sacramento Kings when the front office began planning a new arena two years ago. (more…)
A young reader notes: (Through my religion), I now see hope for this planet where I had not seen any before. I was in fear that I would see the end of the planet during my lifetime. Now I see the possibility to bring peace and life back where there is only blackness.
That’s very interesting, and I’m sincerely glad you’re optimistic about the future. In all honesty, I have to admit that I’m actually less so, given that I’m an environmentalist and thus I view the health of the planet largely through that lens. (more…)
Here’s more evidence of an extremely important phenomenon on the world energy stage: the continued fall in the cost of solar electricity.
Environmentalists continue to wring their hands as people like Rex Tillerson, Scott Pruitt, and Rick Perry are nominated to super-important positions in the newly forming U.S. Cabinet. (more…)
2GreenEnergy super-support Gary Tulie writes: Here’s good news from rural Kenya.
Yes, that’s fantastic; it’s precisely what I’ve been so anxious to see happen in the developing world. It’s a huge, multifaceted win: (more…)
To many people, it is common practice to always take extra precautionary measures to stay safe during cold seasons. However, did you know that your own drains might be hiding high concentration levels of common bacteria and contaminants? Bad plumbing can lead to recurring illnesses brought about by everyday tasks such as washing your hands and bathing. You and your family might be exposed to Hepatitis, E. coli, or even Salmonella without realizing that the cause is bad plumbing. (more…)
Today’s economies are changing at a fast pace, and most of the trends are driven by advanced technology. The way players respond to these advances will influence customer behaviours, drive transformations, and develop partnerships. Increased automation, digitization, and brand-new business models have already revamped other industries. The automotive industry is no exception. (more…)
Public policy plays a huge role in shaping what we do and how we do it as a community. It’s also a good indicator of the values and concerns of society or a specific community. Here are four ways public policy plays a role in the green projects you care about.
