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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainable Building

Natural Refrigerants Help Business Meet Strict New Environmental LegislationThere 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…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Climate Change

Significant Source of Climate Change Denialism: Academia for HireWant 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.

 

 

 

 

by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainable Building

green-home-office-2Keeping 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…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

Why Solar Power is Always a Good InvestmentFor 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…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

Lagging in CleanTech Carries Moral and Economic Consequences

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…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Politics

Corruption in U.S. PoliticsQuestion:  How long has it been since the catastrophic U.S. Supreme Court decision “Citizens United,” that granted corporations the power to spend as much money as they wish to influence our elections?

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance:  The will of the American people is constantly frustrated by the fact that the interests of rank-and-file voters, i.e., those who do not make enormous campaign contributions, is routinely ignored.  Whether your personal favorite issues are in clean energy, universal healthcare, an improved justice system, sustainable agriculture, or anything else, you need to come to terms with the fact that, as long as Citizens United remains law of the land, your concerns make no difference whatsoever in the behavior of the elected leaders.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Science

What the Migration to Renewable Energy Looks LikeA reader notes: Renewable power generation technology faces three inherent problems: transmission, storage, and intermittent generating dynamics. Large scale economically viable storage solves the problems of all three to a major extent. We can but live in hope, and encourage all those thousands of researchers working around the globe on this technology.

There is no reason to “live in hope.” (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainable Building

Tips on Buying Green Light BulbsThe LED trend is in full swing. LED technology continues to improve in performance, reliability, and efficiency, while simultaneously decreasing in cost throughout the lighting market. Upgrading your existing lighting to a more efficient option can potentially save you hundreds of dollars a year. Making the switch can be intimidating, but there are plenty of resources available to make the transition easier—and much more affordable! (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

How to Instill More Eco-Friendly Habits into Your KidsMost of us agree it is a good idea to do what we can to make our earth a healthier place to live. Kids are impressionable, and will often mirror the behavior they see, so it is vital to instill eco-friendly habits into them at a young age. Many habits that are good for our earth are easy for kids to do if just trained and encouraged at home.

Turn Off Lights

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Sustainable EatingHumanitarian and 2GreenEnergy supporter Leo Schwaiger (pictured) sent me this video, with subject line: “The Most Important Speech You’ll Ever Hear–Gary Yourofsky,” and commented, “You may like him.”

Yes, he’s amazing.  (more…)

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