Frequent commenter BreathOnTheWind wonders about the rationale for climate change denial. My position:
Anyone with two brain cells to rub together has enough respect for science to know that climate change is a reality. The people (at least the educated people) who deny climate change do it purely for some form of compensation. I.e., few of the well-known climate deniers really believe their story. (more…)
No one wants to expose their family to toxins when trying to clean and protect your home. As a result, concerned parents and home owners take great interest in a poison-free approach to pest control. While many substances exist that will drive pests away, it is sometimes difficult to know which are best to use around the house. The following poison-free pest control measures will help keep any family free of many common, unwanted pests. (more…)
As the winter season comes to an end, the temperatures are beginning to rise with the start of a new season. Spring is often the time when flowers bloom and the sun comes out, but it can also mean suffering from high temperatures and unexpected heat waves. To keep your home cool without using too much energy, there are a few important steps to take for a lower bill each month.
Maintenance Your AC Unit (more…)
Roger Senior writes: New Zealand is probably the only country in the world that could power all its petrol and small diesel vehicles with renewable energy: hydro, wind, geothermal. Also plenty of tidal energy is as yet untapped. But instead the government is running down the electrified rail system and going very cool on electric cars.
Cameron Atwood asks: I’m curious to know what that indicates, in your estimation. (more…)
Check out this funny reminder that climate change denial disappears when people have to bet on their positions.
For big insurance, it’s no joke though. The industry has trillions of dollars at stake; note that they’re acutely aware of the increasing risks associated with global warming and adjusting their business models accordingly.
The word “harbinger” was on our vocabulary list in sixth grade. The robin is a harbinger of spring.
I hadn’t come across it too often in the last 50 years…until yesterday, when 350.org’s comment today on Peabody Energy’s (the world’s largest coal producer) bankruptcy as “harbinger of the end of fossil fuels.” (more…)
This morning I happened to see an interview with the spokesperson for Amnesty International whose focus is abolishing the death penalty. No real surprises here, though perhaps a representation of today’s troubled times: (more…)
Here’s an article that speaks to the role of financial incentives for electric vehicles, the point of which is that they may not be necessary in the near future. Germany, e.g., has an EV penetration rate the same as the US, but with no incentives.
Caption: We all share a collective responsibility to be effective stewards of our environment.
I try to keep them easy to read and positive in tone.
The top line is a reference to a Cat Stevens song of the early 1970s, which, unfortunately, was 25 years before most of my audience was born. I wound up keeping it because it “works” whether or not the reader understands the allusion.
To many people, a “green business” might only exist in the form of mega successful tech companies like Google and Microsoft. The truth is, any business can help save the Earth, and they certainly should. Reducing waste and recycling does wonders for the planet, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to greening up your business. Follow these suggestions and you’ll not only be well on your way to making the Earth a cleaner and healthier place to live, but you’ll save tons of money as well. (more…)
