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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Electric Vehicles

I’m one of these people who likes to think he has his finger on the pulse of the major trends in his chosen discipline – in my case, clean energy and transportation. If, five years ago, you had wanted to bet me that there would be mass interest in autonomous vehicles, like the Induct Navia, discussed in this article, or BMW’s driverless car (pictured here) I would have bet you $100 against a dime you’d be wrong.  But, for some reason that I can’t fully understand, this subject is all the rage here as we enter 2014.  (more…)

by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

As I’ve mentioned, I think the world of my colleague Stuart L. Smits, CEO of New Energy Ventures. Among other things, Stuart is involved in the use of clean energy to rebuild after Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.  He is acutely aware of the fact that, once the immediate aftermath is dealt with, and some normalcy is restored, the hard and most difficult work begins – and I think his plan is worth checking out. 

Here are three basic facts: (more…)

by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Not too many years ago people couldn’t imagine life without their traditional cleaning products and brands that had been used by their parents and grandparents. We used them to clean our kitchen counters, floors, toilets, do our laundry and dishes and so much more. They were all very effective, making things nice and shiny, however what we couldn’t see was really hurting us. Many of these products actually contain chemical substances that are dangerous to our health. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

Here’s a post by 2GreenEnergy friend and supporter Alex Nicolson that I think you’ll find interesting:

I would like to point out that the green revolution and in particular, renewable and clean energy products such as solar power, wind turbines, geothermal and algae-based fuels are not waiting for viable technology; it already exists in many forms. What they are waiting for is a massive sea change in our antiquated financial accounting systems. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Fossil Fuels

As I told the people who interviewed me on yesterday’s “This Green Earth” radio show, “Any energy solution that doesn’t have a positive effect on the emissions being created in China and India isn’t really a solution at all. We either collectively solve this problem or we doom humankind to unthinkable levels of suffering.”  And here’s a bit more urgency associated with the subject:  China’s recent approval of a huge increase in its coal production capacity, despite its already crippling levels of air pollution. 

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

As promised, here is the podcast from my appearance on yesterday’s edition of “This Green Earth,” from NPR affiliate KPCW in Park City, Utah.  I’m sure you’ll agree that hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak did a stellar job.

As I expected, they really wanted a fair and well-balanced presentation, and their questions led me in that direction.

There was a question I couldn’t answer specifically: what percentage of fossil fuels will we need to eliminate in order to have a sustainable approach to energy?  I’m sure the Bill McKibbens of the world could address that; in fact, I think I’ve seen the figure, but I couldn’t recall it. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

I thought readers would enjoy the conversation I had with young Niklas Kennedy:

I am in 6th grade. I go to Pacific Grove Middle School (pictured here) and I am doing a project on renewable and clean energy. I would like info on alternative energy from you. I think that renewable energy is very good for nature while fossil create CO2 gas that cause problem in nature. Renewable energy is good for the environment while fossil fuels are very bad for the ecosystem. Maybe you could make vibration energy from vibrations from the ground.

PS. I support you! (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

I’m sure many 2GreenEnergy readers here in the U.S. watch our Public Broadcasting System (PBS), a nonprofit organization that says about itself: “PBS and our member stations are America’s largest classroom, the nation’s largest stage for the arts and a trusted window to the world.” Most of the content is amazing, whether it’s focused on the arts, the sciences, or the enlightened entertainment for young people.

I just got finished with a thoroughly engaging PBS program that I heartily recommend: “The Poisoner’s Handbook,” which chronicles the use of several toxins in the early 20th Century, and the life and times of a pathologist, Dr. Alexander Gettler, who came to prominence with his ability to solve crimes with chemistry. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

With global warming an ever present threat, society is doing its best to reverse the damage and embrace green energy. The solar industry grew by 76 percent last year and more than six percent of America currently runs on wind power. But what the statistics don’t show you is that the green revolution isn’t just good for the planet, it’s also making people happier. (more…)

by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

In India, there were around 1,114 tigers roaming in its jungles in the year 2006. This tiger population increased to 1,706 in 2010. Will the tiger lovers in India get a news to cheer in 2014, is a  million dollar question… or they will be  disappointed due to the extensive poaching and deforestation? What is the exact count of tigers across the country currently? Well, the process to find the answer is going to begin in December this year.

This immense exercise, to determine  the crucial figure of tiger count, will get completed in December 2014. (more…)

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