Are Advanced Nuclear and Renewable Energy Competitors?
It’s amazing how parochial some people are in their beliefs about energy. I’m on an email distribution list for the proponents of advanced nuclear, which normally means molten salt reactors based on thorium. I’m a proponent too; who wouldn’t support the idea of a carbon-free source of baseload power with essentially no dangers in terms of operations, waste disposal, or weapons proliferation? If we can do that cost-effectively (and the jury’s out on that) who would be so pigheaded to say it’s a bad idea? (more…)
When people think of air quality, they often think of the air outdoors. Indoor air pollution, though, can also be a big problem. Very often, the air in your home isn’t as clean as you think. Sometimes this is obvious but other times there can be impure or even dangerous elements in the air. Let’s look at some sustainable, green, and effective ways to 
One of the best ways of communing with nature is by going on a camping trip. It’s a wonderful educational opportunity, and if you’ve never been camping then you don’t know what you are missing. Camping is certainly a favoured family activity and there are more than a few ways to camp. You can go the comfortable way (in luxury), or the more traditional cramped in tent camping-style. 
