When I was a small boy my family would rent a house at the New Jersey shore each July, whose principal attraction, of course, was the beach. Yet I recall being put off by the large signs at each entrance …
A Few Words of Admonition for the U.S. President Read More »
Everyone is concerned about the future of our environment, and rightly so. Landfills are filling up and some have even leaked dangerous chemicals to the surrounding landscape. Cost and time are often factors that bar some people from participating in …
From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Innovations in Recycling and Waste Treatment Read More »
Question: As of January, 2018, how many of the world’s cities run on 100% renewables? How many are over 70%? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: This is an impressive number, one that’s growing with each passing month. Glinda …
Using more renewable energy sources and reducing your carbon footprint are the simplest ways for any business to boost its green credentials. And the green energy sector has expanded and innovated so rapidly that it’s genuinely possible for firms in …
In response to my post of Will Renewable Energy Survive Trump? Gary Tulie writes: My guess is that solar PV deployment will barely slow down through 2018 and 2019 before accelerating through 2020-2021.
A gentleman by the name of Washington Cray asks, “Will renewable energy survive Trump?” I’m reminded of a story I heard years ago, and I believe it’s true, about a golf outing that (mid-20th Century U.S. golf pro “Slammin’ Sammy”) …
Imagine you’re hiking near a wilderness creek or you’re out on a canoe trip, and you’re desperate to charge your cell phone. You could have brought along a $20 solar panel, or this, a $159 water turbine that weighs more, …
Italy’s announcement that it will completely phase out coal by 2025 comes on the heels of similar commitments by France, Canada, and the UK, and means that four of the G7 have now pledged to go in the right direction.
I copied the title above from this article in GreenTechMedia as a preamble to a few remarks. Some people may say that anything Germany does is a “drop in the bucket” of the world’s overall coal consumption, and thus it’s …
Germany Looks to Phase Out Coal. But Does It Matter? Read More »
Clean energy and sustainability have evolved from topics of conversation in the ‘70s to full-blown commitments frequently made by major corporations, communities, and individuals alike. This not only means that we are taking responsibility for the care of our Earth, …
