Though I’ve been scolded quite a bit for expressing my fears about the environmental impacts of Donald Trump’s presidency, I’m certainly not the only one who dreads what’s very likely about to come. (more…)
For readers wondering about the volume of guest blog posts (of which there are currently about 1400), it’s due to the fact that we have several hundred such authors. Here’s a request I just processed:
Hi my name is Dave, I was enquiring about guest post opportunities, I wanted to do a post on “3 cool ways you can reduce your carbon footprint.” I think it would be of some value to your readers. Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, Dave (more…)
Here’s a conversation I’m having with 2GreenEnergy super-supporter Cameron Atwood that I thought I’d share. I began by responding to an email he wrote pointing out certain atrocities that are happening in the world, and implying how important it is that we fight against things like them.
Craig: I have to say how impressed I am with you and your capacity to stay Interested and involved. I’m starting to catch myself looking at this in the way of Garrison Keillor. Did you see his article in the Washington Post? (more…)
Here’s another update from my Kansas City-based friend Fritz Maffry.
The approach to date in KC neglected all recognition that solar and battery prices are headed down considerably, while utility rates have been on an increasing cost ascension for the last two decades. This fundamental economic graph highlights the probable future costs of both options. (more…)
Question: As we go into the winter season, how many degrees Fahrenheit is the arctic region above its historical average?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.
Relevance: The ice caps are melting at an ever-accelerating pace, and this is having profound effects on the global climate.
Although most people associate landscaping with decoration, aesthetics and possibly, and possibly an attempt to increase the value of their property, there are other, perhaps even more important things that need to be taken into consideration when planning your landscape.
If all the elements required for landscaping are selected and positioned carefully, they can also provide significant savings in terms of energy consumption. Still not convinced? Well, have a look at the statistics below.
Numbers don’t lie (more…)
I had the good fortune to take in “An Evening with Garrison Keillor” last night. As one might expect, the event is an incredibly funny, charming, and wide-ranging monologue, based largely on stories, some true, others fictitious—all woven artfully together with poetry and a bit of singing, carefully crafted to deliver poignant messages of hope and inspiration. (more…)
Most of us try to adopt a greener approach to life, but when you’re a student with a hectic schedule and a busy social life it’s easy to let the green part of you fall by the wayside. However, with the recent elections casting fear into the hearts of climate leaders it’s more important than ever that we show our support for climate change. It doesn’t take too much effort to be eco-friendly, so here’s five easy ways to become a green student.
Quit Buying Bottles (more…)
My colleague Scott Swanson responds to my post in which I express horror at the election of Trump: Craig, I see the world as one giant experiment, where unknown variables come into play, manipulating anticipated outcomes, and shattering expectations, thereby altering circumstances entirely. (more…)
2GreenEnergy support-supporter Gary Tulie, of Buckinghamshire, England (see pic–Turville, Buckinghamshire, England) has these suggestions for moving clean energy along under the Trump administration:
Ask this question – what pro renewables policy might appeal to climate change denying republicans?
I would suggest that removing unnecessary bureaucracy and regulation whilst eliminating current incentives might be appealing to such a mindset! US capital costs for solar are still close to twice those in Europe and Australia. Why? Because of administrative and regulatory burdens not found in lower cost markets. (more…)
