Blood TinWe tend not to think about the source of the tin solder that joins the components of our cell phones and computers.  Yet like so many other supply chains that provide us the “necessities” of our lives, this one is rife with eco- and human abuse. 

I hope you’ll check out the extremely well-presented article linked above, which offers a uniquely compelling solution.  FWIW, we at 2GreenEnergy will be working hard to get this off the ground; we’re very much looking forward to the challenge.

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Crazy Streets of Las VegasVertical Farming

It’s almost impossible to avoid being confronted with waste. Wherever we look, people and industries produce mass amounts of it, littering our environment and spreading toxic chemicals. This alarming trend can however be reversed by using green technologies, like the following. (more…)

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Watch Out for Melting GlaciersWhen my wife just walked into my office (at lunch time) and watched a few seconds of this video on the melting of the glaciers in Greenland and the Antarctic, she said jokingly, “Let’s break out the bourbon,” meaning that we’re doomed anyway; let’s live it up while we can.

Indeed.  It’s scary stuff, but I’m OK on waiting for 5 PM.

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Interpersonal ConnectionThough I wasn’t an Eagles fan, I certainly was upset to hear about the passing of Glenn Frey earlier this week.

When my daughter was about eight, I set her on my lap, played this song for her, and asked her to read the lyrics with me.  At the end, I told her: “You’re a part of me, I’m a part of you, and that will be so forever.”  Thanks Glenn, for making that moment possible. (more…)

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Seven Energy-Efficient Tips for your Home this WinterThe time when most homes’ energy bills tend to sky rocket is during the winter. Heating is certainly needed during those cold winter months. People are also usually forced to spend more time inside when frost bite and hypothermia are real dangers. However, if you use certain strategies, you can bring your winter energy costs down. (more…)

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Three Eco-Conscious Developments that are Pioneering Industry-Wide ChangeIn today’s world, the degradation of the environment is a serious cause of concern. Investors are increasingly concerned with climate change, and well should be, considering the rise of government laws and regulations in relation to the same. Industries have recognized this have incorporated environmental consciousness into their functioning, making the way we do certain regular things more sustainable. Here are some of the coolest developments that are changing the we do things in our everyday life: (more…)

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Six Surprising Benefits of Using SandalwoodSandalwood is a natural oil that comes from the Santalum tree. It has been used for over 4,000 years for both its pleasant scent, and religious purposes. Today, sandalwood oil has many surprising uses that make it a great option for both health and beauty. (more…)

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Sustainable Landscaping and the Environment

Sustainable landscapes are re-generative and they can contribute a lot to the development of a healthy community. The main goals of this type of landscaping are to preserve energy and water, decrease runoff and reduce waste. There are few processes to be done to achieve these goals.

Organic Gardening (more…)

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The Coal Empire Fights BackFrom an email I just received from the League of Conservation Voters: Craig — BREAKING: Minutes ago, the White House announced a temporary pause to new coal mining leases on public lands, effectively stopping production of at least 3.5 billion tons of coal! The coal industry is going ballistic. (more…)

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city-pollutionHere’s good news about the demise of coal. “Over the past several years, a confluence of economic challenges and regulatory hurdles has hobbled the coal industry,” John Drexler, Arch’s chief financial officer, said in a filing with a US bankruptcy court in Missouri. (more…)