There is no question that conventional plastics are one of the major sources of pollution on Earth. Plastic derived from petroleum is fought with environmental problems, and companies are increasingly looking for greener alternatives to plastic. (more…)
Winter is around the corner and your heating bill can always benefit from some trimming. The best way to do this is by doing a tour of your house, finding the problem areas and fixing them in order to reduce the money necessary to keep your abode warm and comfortable. (more…)
Protecting your well water system from contamination can mean the difference between clean drinking water for your family and a life changing illness. Here are the tips you need to keep your well water system clean.
Test Your Water
A key step to taking care of your well water is testing. Annual testing can detect bacteria and other contaminants that could be harmful to your family. It’s a good idea to keep detailed records of each testing so you can monitor changes over time. According to the Water Systems Council, testing once per year should be sufficient unless you are experiencing one of the following: (more…)
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo takes exception to my claim the oil companies have a corrupting influence on the U.S. law-making process. I respond:
Either you’re not paying attention or you’re willfully ignoring the evidence. (more…)
Good branding is essential to any business succeeding over time. A good brand can retain customers, attract new customers, and make a business more memorable. For a business that specializes in green products or services, a strong brand is important to connecting with the green community. If consumers feel that a business isn’t sincere about being green, then they won’t buy from them. A strong brand also keeps customers loyal in the longer term, meaning they’ll purchase from you again and recommend others. (more…)
I received a note this morning from a dear friend wondering if I shared the same sense of shock at the election of Donald Trump as she and her husband felt. She went on to say that she believes that innovation can play an important role in getting us through the next four years. I wrote:
Yes, I’m horrified by the implications of the Trump administration, and I become more so with each successive cabinet appointment. (more…)
From today’s Writer’s Almanac: On this date in 1979, a panel of scientists declared the smallpox virus to be eradicated. It’s the first and only disease to be driven to extinction through human efforts. The disease itself has probably been around since at least 10,000 B.C.E. Evidence of smallpox scars has been found on Egyptian mummies, and the decline of the Roman Empire coincides with a particularly bad outbreak that claimed 7 million people. It spread from northern Africa throughout Europe and Asia, and came to the New World with Spanish explorers.
First, we need to celebrate humankind’s coming together and solving a problem of this magnitude, and we should note that this wonderful achievement is particularly relevant today. (more…)
In response to my post explaining how the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will soon see all its climate change research funding removed, here’s a short excerpt from frequent commenter MarcoPolo’s much longer response: It’s always controversial when funding is withdrawn from any research project. However, the reaction from the Sierra Club, like your own, is partisan and politically biased. People are screaming, “I want to get my own way!” (more…)
Like it or not, the renewable energy revolution is right here upon us and solar is clearly leading the game. For cynics (and doubting Thomases), the singular fact that Tesla made more money in the last quarter than the entire US oil industry made last year should be a sobering thought.
This can only mean one thing: the game has changed and the dawn of a completely new and exciting era is right upon us. (more…)
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