Here’s the first edition of Green Auto Digest for the New Year, from my colleague Jon LeSage.
The take-away is that the two most important trends in transportation, i.e., autonomous vehicles and alt-fuel, are both moving forward at an impressive pace, especially the former, but that all the action in both these spaces is happening at the hands of the multinational corporate giants. (more…)
Clean and efficient production facilities help to boost profitability. When maintaining your factory, there are many actions you can take. Keep these four solutions in mind for boosting energy and production efficiency.
Weatherization (more…)
Being environmentally conscious is critical to the world’s well-being, especially with climate change as a major concern. Becoming green is a trendy topic that might seem overwhelming, but it can be simplified. Do your part so that the entire community can become greener. Your civic duty is calling, and it’s a simple step in the right direction. (more…)
Here are a few things you probably already know about Scott Pruitt (or “Polluting Pruitt” as he’s frequently called), Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, as reported by the Sierra Club:
• (Pruitt will) have disastrous consequences for our health, air, water, and climate. (more…)
Here’s an important, if fairly general, article in Science Magazine written by (or for) U.S. President Barack Obama that offers good news: climate change mitigation is gaining strength and is, at this point, irreversible.
The author makes the point that I’ve stated on numerous occasions: The U.S. stands to lose a great deal if it backs out of the Paris Accord. (more…)
Water usage, and its effect on the environment, is a hot topic in Australia. Between 2014 and 2015, it was estimated that 76,140 gigalitres of water were required to support the country’s economy and infrastructure. This places a great deal of strain on our natural landscape. To reduce these effects on the environment, alternative sources are required, such as reclaimed water from effluence. (more…)
To those who have been with us since our inception in 2009, as well as to those who are just joining us now for the first time, here’s a brief summary of what we at 2GreenEnergy are all about. We offer:
• A platform on which we connect cleantech entrepreneurs with sources of investment capital. (more…)
Living green is a lifestyle that can be done in one household or a whole country, like Costa Rica. This country has gone more than 150 days and counting relying purely on renewable energy for their electricity. You may not be able to change the country’s heart just yet, but you might be able to move your community toward more sustainable living with the following tips. (more…)
There are plenty of ways to offset your carbon emissions. You can switch to an electric car and lower the amount of carbon you produce by a long way. You can also start a garden in the back yard and grow plants that will help absorb carbon monoxide and release oxygen. Even better, you can take advantage of the latest greenhouse technologies and kits to help you start a productive garden without any hassle. (more…)
Looking back in time from our current-day perspective, most “movements” along the way are deemed to have started on a certain day, if only as an aid to those who try to make sense of these important turns in the course of history.
I’m reminded of this as the petroleum age is said to have begun 116 years ago today when an oil gusher erupted at Spindletop, just outside Beaumont, Texas. Coincidentally, it’s also the day in history (49 BCE) when Caesar crossed the Rubicon. (more…)
