As nature’s state is going worse by the day, the best thing that you can do is to do some things that may help in easing the increasing problem of the environment. Here are some go-green tips for you can follow to save your money and the environment as well. (more…)
Recently I was reconnected with a friend from college who asked me how I wound up majoring in physics and philosophy, given that they’re two radically different ways of understanding our physical and mental universes. I thought readers might be interested in my response:
I chose that pair because I liked them both, and, like you said, I appreciated that they are two different ways of examining the world and our role in it. But the interesting part to me came years later when I realized they are much more closely linked than I had thought when I was young. Here are a few examples: (more…)
It’s the birthday of Aldous Huxley, best known for his dystopian novel Brave New World. According to the Writer’s Almanac, “(This) was one of the first novels to predict the future existence of genetic engineering, test-tube babies, anti-depression medication, and virtual reality. When George Orwell’s 1984 came out a few years later, many critics compared the two novels, trying to decide which one was more likely to come true. Huxley argued that his imagined future was more likely, because it would be easier to control people by keeping them happy than it would be by threatening them with violence.” (more…)
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…)
