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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency, Electric Vehicles

Electric cars are gaining serious momentum, and the number of car makers that start investing in electric vehicle technology is constantly increasing, as they realize that the demand for this type of vehicles is only going to go up in the future. Although Mercedes-Benz entered the electric car market a bit later than its competitors, it has ramped up its efforts recently and hopes that it will be able to compete with the likes of Tesla, BMW, Nissan, GM, or Toyota. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

Renewable energy helps sustain energy in a way that is protective of the environment. However, the renewable energy market is equally just as important to the stability of the financial market. Specifically, solar energy has made a rapid expansion on our planet during the past decade. Recently, the renewable source of energy surpassed the growth of wind energy across the globe.

The Immense Growth of Solar Energy  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

Raising conscious kids can be a fun and exciting adventure. Teachable moments for your intelligent, curious little ones are available each and every day.

Take, for example, the sun: an incredible resource that provides light and heat and makes life on Earth possible. It is completely free and offers the benefit of solar energy without asking for anything in return. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Climate Change

I’m leaving in a few minutes to listen to a presentation on climate change and its potential solutions by a fellow named Rinaldo Brutoco.  I’ve met him before, and he’s an extremely powerful speaker with some good ideas.

Unfortunately, he’s a huge believer in hydrogen, which I think is fatally flawed in terms of use as an energy carrier.  In particular, I believe that batteries are a stronger bet to become the storage medium for off-peak energy, due to the already existing ubiquity of electricity.  Having said that, I’m looking forward to the presentation, and meeting a few more people interested in the subject.

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

My colleague Nate Hagens came across a press release on one on my books today and wrote to me: “Craig: You’ve been busy…. I wrote this (linked below), in case you’re interested.  Kindly, Nate”

I invite readers who are trying to wrap their wits around the future of energy generation and consumption to check this out.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

There are many reasons why the rainwater harvesting system is becoming so popular. For both business owners and home owners, rainwater can be an asset that is extremely valuable. Many people are beginning to see this, which is one of the reasons that rainwater collection systems are becoming more and more popular. When it rains, mother nature is giving you a gift that can help you to save money on your water bills, live a more sustainable and green lifestyle, and conserve the overall water supply. There are many people who have discovered the countless benefits a rainwater collection system has to offer them. (more…)

by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Fossil Fuels

I freely admit that I don’t do as much as I should to stay in shape, but about once a week I take a modest run on the beach in Santa Barbara (picture here from my phone last evening). There is a bunch of controversy regarding off-shore drilling, discussed ably by my friends at SOS California (Stop Oil Seeps). Ironically, the most eco-friendly short-term approach to this whole situation may be to use slant-drilling to bring forth more oil, raising tax revenues while diminishing the upward pressure from the oil and natural gas reservoirs just off the coast.

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Counterbalancing the growing levels of stupidity, hatred, apathy and greed in the world are over 200,000 groups whose mission is social and environmental justice.  Here’s one I just came across with a fabulous story to tell about the quest to improve the health conditions for refugees in the developing world.   If you invest the required five minutes to watch the video, I promise you won’t be disappointed.  

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Climate Change

In the four-and-a-half years I’ve been writing these posts, I don’t think I’ve referred to Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” even once.  Shame on me.  I hope readers will take a few minutes and listen to last night’s performance of Guy Noir.  It’s one of the very best I can recall, and it contains a hilarious mention of greenhouse gas emissions reduction.  Enjoy.

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

I happened to meet a wonderful couple earlier this afternoon at a restaurant that featured the UCLA/USC game on a television screen.  When, during a pause in our conversation, the wife caught me glancing upward and asked me whom I favored, I stumbled for a moment, and told her, “Oh, I suppose I’m inclined to root for UCLA, since they host a terrific conference several times a year on corporate sustainability, and I’m always invited to participate. Also, one of my best friend’s eldest daughter goes to UCLA.” (more…)

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