Excellence in CleanTech Journalism2GreenEnergy got off the ground in 2009, just as Stephen Lacey was assuming the exalted post of editor of Renewable Energy World, a huge website with which we’ve had a great deal of extremely positive and productive interaction over the years.  The fact that this was Stephen’s first job out of college is testimony to how bright he is; he developed a rich understanding of the entire industry within the first year, and has been an extremely powerful voice in advocating for clean energy ever since. (more…)

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Putting the "Civil" in Our CivilizationBecause of our focus on clean energy and the environment here at 2GreenEnergy, we tend to tread lightly on unrelated matters in the sphere of social justice.  But here’s something I thought I’d call to the attention of readers, especially those outside the US:  the abolition of the death penalty.  (more…)

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Removing Garbage Plastic from Our OceansQuestion: How many tons of plastic now litter our ocean waters, killing fish and other aquatic animals?

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance: We’ve all seen plenty of concepts that address the collection and removal of ocean plastic, most of which use motorized devices that move through the water.  Here’s a new take on this;  it’s stationary,  and relies on the steady, predictable ocean currents to bring the waste plastic to the device.

 

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From Guest BLogger Lizzie Weakly: Six Ways to Fight Climate ChangeClimate 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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http://www.gereports.com/post/129651952243/ian-bremmer-5-political-risks-set-to-disrupt-the-world/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…)

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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…)

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Six Ways You Can Save Money By Going GreenWhen 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…)

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Sustainability: Young People Actually Care About This StuffWhen 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…)

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Solar Panels--How Much Do They Cost in the UK?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…)

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Geothermal Provides Clean Power To Nations Wishing To Escape Diesel's Costs and EmissionsFrom 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…)

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