Global Sustainability and Earth’s Place in the Universe



Therefore you may be left wondering if you should embark upon this venture, and we’re here to help. (more…)

What is of obvious value is using IT and communication technology to lower the overall environmental footprint of providing us the power we need. And this comes in dozens of different forms, like demand response and other forms of peak-shaving, as well as charging our electric vehicles at times when renewable energy is available for the purpose.


Here are three basic facts: (more…)


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…)


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…)
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…)