Climate change feels so big, and it feels like nothing we can do will make a difference. All of our actions seem so small; you probably feel like your actions won’t matter. This is far from the truth. Every little action and change towards fighting climate change is an important step towards a better and healthier Earth.
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Eminent American political scientist Ian Bremmer is an incredibly impressive guy when it comes to looking at the world at the macro level. When I Googled what he thinks about climate change just now, I found this incredible piece—which I’ll discuss right after I tell you this: The only sponsored link in that search was from the ultra-deceitful and hyper-conservative Heartland Institute with its message: “Don’t Believe the Myths About Climate Change.” I suppose if my organization were supported financially by the Koch Brothers, I might be inventing destructive bullcrap like this too. (more…)
Earth-friendly is one of the biggest trends in construction and interior design today. However, many earth-friendly additions amount to little more than an extra expense because they do not make a significant impact on the home’s environmental footprint. There are, on the other hand, several proven techniques that do make a real difference when it comes to earth-friendly factors like energy usage and sustainability. (more…)
When people think about going green, they may not completely understand just how much money can be saved by making more environmentally-friendly choices. You might be surprised to know just how much money can be saved while bettering the environment at the same time. Simply by reducing your water use and energy consumption, you can help to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions and fight against the pollution of the planet while protecting your wallet at the same time. (more…)
When I speak in public about the macro trends associated with sustainability and the environment, I always mention the importance of the huge generational differences that exist regarding this topic. In general, young people are far more interested in environmental justice and social responsibility than their parents. (more…)
With the ever rising cost of energy, increasing numbers of home- and business owners are considering making the switch to solar power. Their reasoning is that once the original cost and installation is paid for, they get free energy from the sun–and maybe even enough to sell back to the grid for a residual income. That’s a nice thought, isn’t it? But how much do solar panels really cost in the UK? Can you afford to make the switch? (more…)
From the perspective of energy, everything you need to know about the French-owned island of Guadalupe in the Caribbean is that it’s making terrific progress in replacing its legacy power resource, diesel, with geothermal. The world leader in geothermal, Ormat Techologies, has purchased and will operate the existing Bouillante plant, currently generating 10MW, with the capacity for expansion to 45 MW. (more…)
It’s the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, who, IMO, is rivalled only by Pope Francis as the most effective person on this planet at influencing our civilization for the better. (more…)
A long-time subscriber the clean transportation sector writes: Craig: Maybe you can draw some ideas from this concept for a green finance database initiative, aimed at helping environmental start-ups.
Thanks. I played around with this a bit, and entered some sample data. Maybe as more people use this and more investors come on board it will be useful; currently, it’s not really that helpful. It’s a cool idea, though, and I hope it goes on to play a major role in the financing of cleantech enterprises.
Of course, I’m always skeptical when oil companies promote competitive solutions in the energy space, though I try not to be too cynical.
It’s Independence Day here in the U.S., and here’s a quick reminder of an important concept: Real patriots are those who uphold America’s core values.
OK, so what are these values, exactly? Well, at a minimum they include: (more…)
