From Guest Blogger Tom McShane: Going Green – And How Industrial Sectors Are (Or Should Be) Responding
According to BP, the world’s demand and usage for oil, coal and gas rose to all-time high levels of almost 50,000 TWh in 2012 – while hydroelectric power and ‘other renewable’ sources (including wind and solar) accounted for just 4,722 TWh last year.
While sustainable renewable resources are steadily rising, with a sharp rise in the last 5-10 years, and nuclear power usage has actually fallen, how are industrial sectors actually responding to this? (more…)
Electric cars are gaining serious momentum, and the number of car makers that start investing in electric vehicle technology is constantly increasing, as they realize that the demand for this type of vehicles is only going to go up in the future. Although Mercedes-Benz entered the electric car market a bit later than its competitors, it has ramped up its efforts recently and hopes that it will be able to compete with the likes of Tesla, BMW, Nissan, GM, or Toyota. 
Renewable energy helps sustain energy in a way that is protective of the environment. However, the renewable energy market is equally just as important to the stability of the financial market. Specifically, solar energy has made a rapid expansion on our planet during the past decade. Recently, the renewable source of energy surpassed the growth of wind energy across the globe.
I’m leaving in a few minutes to listen to a presentation on climate change and its potential solutions by a fellow named 
My colleague Nate Hagens came across a press release on one on my books today and wrote to me: “Craig: You’ve been busy…. I wrote this (linked below), in case you’re interested. Kindly, Nate”
There are many reasons why the rainwater harvesting system is becoming so popular. For both business owners and home owners, rainwater can be an asset that is extremely valuable. Many people are beginning to see this, which is one of the reasons that rainwater collection systems are becoming more and more popular. When it rains, mother nature is giving you a gift that can help you to save money on your water bills, live a more sustainable and green lifestyle, and conserve the overall water supply. There are many people who have discovered the countless benefits a rainwater collection system has to offer them. 
I freely admit that I don’t do as much as I should to stay in shape, but about once a week I take a modest run on the beach in Santa Barbara (picture here from my phone last evening). There is a bunch of controversy regarding off-shore drilling, discussed ably by my friends at 
