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…)
Environmental issues are becoming an important consideration even in everyday activities. It is no longer seen as a government issue but as something that individuals can, and should, do something about. Whether you are about to complete a make-over, build a new home or simply looking for a way to be more ‘green’, there is something you can do to help the environment: (more…)
There is no doubt that man-made refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFSs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), have had a dramatic impact on the environment and are one of the chief contributory factors to global climate change.
Simply put, these chemicals have started to destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which has allowed additional ultraviolet rays to reach the surface leading to a warming of our environment. (more…)
Want a nauseating experience? (How’s that for a snappy introduction that just makes you want to dive right in?) Here’s an article that explains how some university professors make themselves available to the fossil fuel concerns, in exchange for cash, to write papers that support climate denialism while pointing out the benefits of burning coal, rising CO2 concentrations, etc. The best part: no one is to know the source of the cash that bought these academics-cum-prostitutes.
Keeping the air fresh inside your home is a great way to improve your health along with making each room more welcoming. This can be especially important during the winter or if you suffer from allergies or asthma.
Lush Houseplants
A beautiful way to keep your home fresh and air circulating is with lush houseplants that help to remove carbon dioxide. (more…)
For many people, the transition to solar energy can be daunting. All of the many different questions and things to consider can easily deter homeowners from making the switch; however, there are plenty of good reasons—financially and ecologically—to commit to solar.
When you first begin to think about solar energy, it’s important to know as much as possible. (more…)
Below is another email blast from billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer that I’m sure many of you received as well. Note its reference to the “clean energy economy,” a term we’ve used a great deal over the past years. There are many unpardonable sins that we Americans are committing in this arena, and certainly climate change denial is at the top of the list. But right behind that is our reluctance to participate in the defining industry of the 21st Century, i.e., the enormous wealth that will be created as a result of the migration from fossil fuels to renewable energy resources. Our capitulation to the demands of Big Oil has brought us to our knees both morally and economically. (more…)
