I’m proud to say that 2GreenEnergy has become a home to those with a wide range of interests. Back in 2009 when we kicked this off, it was largely a repository for information on the technological and economic issues that make renewable energy a good (or bad) investment—and we actually haven’t done too bad a job at that. (more…)
Here’s another installment on my colleague Jon LeSage’s Green Auto Digest, which starts with an excellent discussion of the problem with parking in the world’s big cities.
I have a contrarian viewpoint here (not that it’s my first), in that I think the severity of the issue will lessen over time as:
• “Smart-cities” kicks in, and parking meters notify drivers when and where a space appears (more…)
I will be showing the drain water heat exchanger at a booth at Greenfest Philadelphia on 9/11, from 10 AM to 4 PM. I would like to invite anyone who may be in the area to come out and enjoy the day and possibly stop by and visit. There will be food, music and education. Linked above is further information. Thank you.
– Brian
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo suggests that I become less doctrinaire (my word, not his) in my writing. He points out: That’s the problem with wanting to ‘win’ an argument. Such claims may find acceptance with your own congregation of the converted, but only increase resentment and alienation with opponents, while those in the middle remain skeptical of both sides. (more…)
During the winter, many business owners use propane gas to heat various areas in different office spaces since propane is a reliable energy source. If you need devices that are energy-efficient, affordable, and convenient, you’ll benefit from equipping your office with propane-powered heaters.
Propane is Environmentally Friendly (more…)
As shown in the video below, it wasn’t that long ago that both political parties in the U.S. accepted the science surrounding climate change and saw the imperative to take steps to mitigate it.
Now all that’s changed—but what kind of force was brought to bear upon one of the parties, causing it to change its position completely? (more…)
It goes without saying that Edgar Allan Poe was a unique figure in world history. In particular, Poe, best known today for his macabre short stories, was by all accounts a most mysterious and terrifying person. Here’s an article exploring the author’s eerie prescience about the world around him.
While I hope you’ll find it entertaining, the real reason I bring it up is the following quote: (more…)
Ask anyone what the answer to our rapidly decreasing pool of resources is, and they’ll say one word.
Sustainability.
Full sustainability will allow our planet to be self sufficient, and no longer reliant on the pool of foods and fuels that’s running out fast. (more…)
A quick talk with a friend who writes: Craig: You might be interested in this impressive technology.
Craig: No offense, but war machinery doesn’t impress me, regardless of how advanced. (more…)
Cars are widely assumed to be bad for the environment: they guzzle gas like teenagers drink soda, they release pollutants into the atmosphere, and they utilize vehicle fluids that are harmful to plants, animals and humans alike. However, minimizing the impact of your personal car on the environment is not as difficult as it seems. Here are a few tips that can help both you and your automobile reduce your respective environmental footprints. (more…)
