The plummeting of the stock market following the Brexit vote yesterday should occasion us here in the U.S. to consider what would happen in November of this year if we elect a hateful crackpot with no credible economic plans as president. The 500-point drop in the DJIA we saw today will look like a non-event in comparison.
2GreenEnergy mega-supporter Gary Tulie provided a major contribution to my last book (Bullish on Renewable Energy – 14 Reasons that Clean Energy Investors Can’t Lose), where he wrote several terrific pages on the optimization of wind turbines, i.e., how big is too big? As he points out, off-shore and on-shore wind have their own individual calculus.
Gary wrote this about offshore: (more…)
With the recent scientific development behind global warming and its associated array of problems, it has become paramount for large manufacturers to become more environmentally friendly. Luckily, companies across the globe have taken the initiative to go green and develop business centered on sustainability and health.
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My friend Cameron Atwood writes: Crass pandering–this (the commercialization of America’s national parks) sickens me.
Yes, it’s an ugly sign of the times, i.e., the decline of the American Empire. The U.S. has fallen on hard times, and now needs to compromise its values in order to keep its fiscal head above water. Too much arrogance, vain, blind militarism/imperialism, corruption/corporatocracy, voter apathy, failure to invest in education, decline in moral standards, xenophobia/bigotry/exclusivity, failure to tax the super-rich, etc.
The chickens are coming home to roost; it’s not pretty to watch.
A reader offers this suggestion: (There is a) study which indicated that slamming opposing points of view is less effective than strongly supporting one’s own point of view.
On this matter, I tend to go both ways, so to speak. I would say that 70% of the words I write favor the things for which I advocate: renewables, sustainability, kindness, etc.; with the other 30% I’m “calling out the bad guys.”
This may not be an optimum distribution, but, not to sound arrogant, I don’t care. I believe that writing from the heart is more important than following a rule for effectiveness in the changing of viewpoints.
My friend Cameron Atwood writes: Curious to know your perspective on this article: Closure of Diablo Nuclear Plant Signals Dawn of Renewable Energy Era.
I have essentially the same take on this that I had on the other piece on nuclear energy, i.e., there is no doubt that most of the world is, unjustifiably IMO, terrified of nuclear energy. But notice that every GW of nuclear that is decommissioned means a GW of something else that must replace it. (more…)
Here’s a comment to which I’d like to respond. A reader notes in connection with my post on wind energy:
All wind and solar are only good up to a point. When they power flexible demand, they have some benefit. But if their total capacity cuts into baseload demand, they do more harm than good and actually become a liability. (more…)
Going green is about finding sustainable ways to meet our needs while also considering the effects on the environment and future generations. What most people don’t understand is how easy it is to go green in their homes by making small changes that benefit Mother Earth, save them money, and improve their health. With that in mind, here are five ways to go green at home: (more…)
Industrialisation has brought us many benefits in terms of a better standard of living and a higher quality of life. However, it has also had a serious impact on the environment and on our health and long-term wellbeing.
Two key areas which have affected the environment considerably are transportation and construction. Here we will examine what this means for us now and how it could play out unless we change how we live. (more…)
Try as we might, living in a modern home has a significant—and often negative—impact on the environment. If trying to make “green” food purchases was not taxing enough, it is essential that we consider the health of the planet when buying other household products, too. (more…)
