Pictured left is the westernmost bookstore in the United States; it happens to be in Hanapepe, Hawaii, on the island of Kauai, where I came to visit my mom. What I (condescendingly) thought would have a few hundred pieces of esoteric junk is actually home to over 100,000 titles, including a decent section on renewable energy, as suggested below. (more…)
It is true that humankind may be the beneficiary of a radical new approach to energy that will come along and save us from the vast environmental damage that our use of fossil fuels is wreaking upon our planet. (more…)
Muscle cars are known for their tire-smoking performance. Unfortunately, these high-powered driving machines tend to burn a lot of fuel. Here are some proven ways to make a muscle car more energy-efficient.
Install a free-flowing exhaust system
India’s incredible temperatures this summer were killers.
Over 2,300 Indians died of dehydration and heat stroke in what has been characterized as the fifth deadliest heat wave in earth’s recorded history.The temperatures near 120 degrees were not only standout temperatures in themselves, but they occurred in a record number of days in succession. And climate change means more years like this lie in the future. (more…)
Life is easy if you have a big and comfortable home to spend your days in. But, even though obtaining such a place sounds far from easy, it does not have to be. Living in a nice environment is actually easier than ever with the concept of an eco-friendly home. Now, you too can create an embracing space that will make you feel good and still be the best possible solution for our planet and the environment. (more…)
There are plenty of people and groups disappointed by the outcome of the Paris COP 21 meetings, in particular, those who stand to suffer most immediately and intensely as a result of climate change, or of the abusive processes related to fossil fuel extraction. Anyone with a heart needs to be sympathetic. (more…)
Instagram, the social media platform so popular among young people, is now home to a new feed: 2GreenEnergyLLC. Why not check it out?
It’s not like I’m pandering for “likes,” but I have to say that I feel like my daughter: always wondering how many a certain post will get, and hoping for the thrill that comes when one’s expectations are exceeded. (more…)
Readers may want to check out the comments on my diatribe about Volkswagen’s brazen criminality, and the discussion of the Justice Department’s prosecution of ExxonMobil. Apparently, a fellow in Australia doesn’t think this action has much merit.
We’ll see how this plays out. The Attorney General in New York thinks his criminal complaint is very strong. (more…)
The whole world is going green these days, and if you run a business, you’ve likely been giving it some thought yourself. With energy costs on the rise, a lot of businesses are looking for ways to cut down their energy footprint. Embracing energy efficiency and going green doesn’t have to mean massive changes and undertaking expensive costs.
These are eight easy ways you, as a retailer, can reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on energy waste. (more…)
Running a farm can be hard work. From working and living in very remote locations to smaller locations just at the cusp of the city, farm life comes with its own set of unique challenges – ones that require innovative solutions to overcome. For a farm operation to be successful, reliable power and electricity is absolutely essential. But the further you venture away from populated cities the higher the potential for an untrustworthy connection. (more…)
