Science Can Save Us, If We’re Wise Enough To Use It
I’m sure many 2GreenEnergy readers here in the U.S. watch our Public Broadcasting System (PBS), a nonprofit organization that says about itself: “PBS and our member stations are America’s largest classroom, the nation’s largest stage for the arts and a trusted window to the world.” Most of the content is amazing, whether it’s focused on the arts, the sciences, or the enlightened entertainment for young people.
I just got finished with a thoroughly engaging PBS program that I heartily recommend: “The Poisoner’s Handbook,” which chronicles the use of several toxins in the early 20th Century, and the life and times of a pathologist, Dr. Alexander Gettler, who came to prominence with his ability to solve crimes with chemistry. (more…)
With global warming an ever present threat, society is doing its best to reverse the damage and embrace green energy. 
In India, there were around 1,114 tigers roaming in its jungles in the year 2006. This tiger population increased to 1,706 in 2010. Will the tiger lovers in India get a news to cheer in 2014, is a million dollar question… or they will be disappointed due to the extensive poaching and deforestation? What is the exact count of tigers across the country currently? Well, the process to find the answer is going to begin in December this year.
Modern studies show that the potential for tidal power is upwards of 700 TWh a year, and this means it is appealing to private investors as well as federal organizations that are trying to make the switch to clean energy. Just as with any form of energy, however, there are both pros and cons that come with tidal power and many wonder how viable this source of energy is, what impact it has on the environment, and how well it stacks up to other renewable and near-renewable energy sources. 
You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” What if you actually grew what you ate and it could promote 
Apparently, Lisa Hoyos is a bit cheesed off with Disney. She sent me an email to the effect that she is “disturbed” that Disney would help dirty-energy companies promote fracking and oil drilling to our nation’s children. “Disturbed,” perhaps, but not exactly astonished, I would bet. She writes:
The CBS news show “60 Minutes” sports a history of hatchet-jobs that goes back almost half a century. They’re phenomenally good at selecting a certain conclusion and then supporting it with misleading reporting, trick camera-work, and quotes taken out of context.
