The concept of eco homes is gaining more popularity and momentum as the days go by. People are growing increasingly conscious about their carbon footprints and are looking at ways to reduce it. Homeowners are building houses using environmentally friendly techniques and materials as well.
There are different kinds of eco homes that are available, depending on what materials and techniques that are used. (more…)
Now a days, we hear a lot of chatter about the benefits of going green. But even though this is a hot topic these days and many people want to adopt a green lifestyle, they don’t know what actions can help them in their quest of going green!
Well, one of the most effective step in this regard would be to replace your older light with advanced LED light, which have been proven to be ‘Green’. Are you wondering why? (more…)
Here’s a podcast of the 30-minute talk I had this morning with Beth Bond on her wonderful radio show: “Talk Solar.” I’m always pleased when interviewers lavish me with time throughout the show to mention my books, and even go out of their way to encourage listeners with words like: “Oh, that sounds good Craig; where can I get a copy?” (more…)
Here’s an article that points out why geo-engineering, i.e., attempts to control the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere by injecting chemicals into it, is a challenge fraught with problems.
Tell me about it. If there were unintended consequences associated with filling our air with greenhouse gases, isn’t it at least conceivable that there will be more unintended consequences from manipulating with it further? And the science is only part of it; what about the politics? Humankind in its current form has nowhere near a sufficient level of sanity to be deliberately messing with the global thermostat.
Perhaps the simplest and best answer all around is the most obvious: let’s make a concerted effort on a planetary scale to migrate to renewable energy, while employing efficiency solutions and making sincere commitments to conservation.
Here’s an interview I did the other day for AltEnergyMag.com; I hope readers will be interested in the discussion; it was fairly wide-ranging.
Here’s a wonderful “virtual tour” of a 6 megawatt solar farm in Florida, conducted by my colleague Jennifer Runyon, chief editor of RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Renewable Energy World magazine. I love the way these folks hustle all over the globe, bringing top-notch reporting on the clean energy industry.
The departure of industry superstar Stephen Lacey, whom I’ve interviewed for two of my three books, a few years ago was a considerable blow to them, but they’ve come back strong. I suppose one could call that “grid resilience.”
I think a great deal of these people, and so I try to contribute a piece every month or so to their clean energy blog.
As the Chinese government offers subsidies to manufacturers in order to sell the panels for less than cost, cheap solar panels flood the global market making it more difficult for others to compete. As everyone is scurrying to provide more efficient means for delivering solar power, these manufacturers are able to dominate the global market. This, in turn, has caused a great deal of turmoil for other manufacturers in various countries. (more…)
With the entire buzz that is being created to go green to protect the environment, automobile manufacturers decided to go one step further and come up with innovative ideas to ensure that you cars do not add to the problem. Therefore, electric cars or green cars are slowly getting more popular and people are eventually warming up to the idea of using cars that run on rechargeable batteries. If you plan on buying these eco friendly wheels, you can certainly consider selling your used car St. Louis and buy this new phenomenon. (more…)
Water and wastewater treatment plants are a place where water gets cleaned and purified and ready for drinking. Impurities such as chemicals and toxins, solids, and organisms are removed and made safe for everyone to enjoy including wildlife. So who are the people behind this operation making it all possible? These people are called Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, and the nature of their work, duties, and education is explored below. (more…)
The long term environmental benefits of converting or updating your loft have long been known. Improving the insulation capabilities of a once draughty attic means less energy is exerted when heating your home, saving both the planet and your wallet. Around 25% of all the carbon dioxide generated in the UK comes from our homes, and your loft can be one of the biggest culprits when it comes to energy waste – especially if your property is an old building that’s not been built to modern standards. (more…)
