When I read my colleague Jon LeSage’s piece on the development of flying cars in his Green Auto Digest this morning, I had the same reaction that anybody would: How feasible is this? How far in the future does this lie, if it’s achievable at all? How safe could it possibly be? Do we really want to take all our road rage, drunk driving, and driving while texting–and move it into our skies?
But at the same time I had another thought in parallel: (more…)
In 1992, when the Environmental Protection Agency started the program, Energy Star was intended to be one of the voluntary schemes that would reduce energy consumption by computers and printers. This was accomplished by informing consumers which of these items were energy efficient. The program used a system of labels to identify the qualifying products. (more…)
Daniel Oyagha, our newest 2GreenEnergy intern, just finished a Master’s of Science program in a university in Nigeria, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.
Here’s a note I wrote to him in preface to our work together; I thought readers might be interested to know a bit more about our internships, in which folks from all over the world work with me to do research and writing on exciting areas within the cleantech (normally renewable energy) space. In response to Daniel’s note asking about the size of the program and expressing his curiosity about the lack of a fixed curriculum, I wrote: (more…)
I know there are those out there who doubt that renewable energy is ready for prime time and that investors in this space are headed for disaster. Don’t tell that to the investors of Danish utility DONG Energy, who are doing quite nicely.
From the article: (more…)
If your plumbing system has been found guilty of consuming disproportionate amounts of energy, something’s obviously gone awry, but you can restore the balance. Take a tour through this guide to become empowered and energy efficient within your own home. Here, let’s take the first steps by turning the heat down.
Homeowner Empowerment (more…)
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Only one side can win.
The other day I was walking to a meeting in downtown Los Angeles and I came across this sign in front of a shop. In my book, kindness needs to be re-enforced at every opportunity, so I ducked in, found the shop owner, and congratulated him for being a terrific person.
You would have done the same.
Here’s a fantastic piece in the New Yorker. There are probably 20 posts here related to the bizarre repulsion for science maintained by the common American, but none handles it with panache like this.
When most homeowners set out to green up their house, they focus on interior upgrades like tankless water heaters and HVAC overhauls. In the process, many neglect the environmentally conscious options available where exterior home improvement is concerned. You can make your home far more eco-friendly and look stunning from the curb with these excellent outdoor renovations.
Swap Synthetic Siding for Red Cedar (more…)
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight, especially in today’s convenience-driven society. If you’re hoping to decrease your impact, green up your home, and make a difference for future generations, however, there are several things you can do to improve your chances of success.
Increase Your Reusable Habits (more…)
