We do a daily post of Instagram in an effort to reach out to young people. (We currently have 3943 followers; we want 3.9 million). As suggested here, we try to create a message that blends urgency with optimism. In …
Category: Sustainability
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Seven Reasons Why Recycling is the Environmentally Responsible Thing To Do
Do you want your children to live next door to a landfill? The burning of this pile of trash releases toxic chemicals into the air, causing serious problems for our own generation and the ones that follow. There are many …
Celebrating Courage
494 years ago today, Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther for condemning the Catholic Church in his 95 theses. This serves as a reminder that, of the many common bonds shared by all humankind, this one serves as perhaps our most admirable: We …
To Those Who Follow the Comments Here …
Here’s a note I wrote to a friend who had been without Internet access for a few days….. When you go back to 2GE, you’ll see a predictable line of discussion in the comments. MarcoPolo (Ayn Rand’s grandson?) is remaking …
A Great Deal of Motivation Packed into Two Short Minutes
It’s the 150th birthday of Rudyard Kipling, not a bad time for a bit of inspiration to usher us into the new year. Here’s a terrific reading of the master’s poem “If” to put a little extra determination in your …
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Needless To Say, a Sustainable Course To Energy Is Not the World’s Only Problem
At 2GreenEnergy.com, we often tackle the subject of sustainability in a way that goes far beyond the borders of the energy industry. For example, it’s a good bet that most of our readers want to know the cause and likely disposition …
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Humankind’s Position Re: Sustainability
If you’re a high-level thinker who wants the totality of the world’s news brought to you in the time it takes you to drink your morning cup of coffee, here’s an article that summarizes where we are vis-à-vis global eco-catastrophe. …
Arthur C. Clark and the Human Family
Science fiction legend Arthur C. Clark would have turned 98 today. When he realized he was dying in 2007, he made a video in which he told future generations: “I have great faith in optimism as a guiding principle, if …
From Guest Blogger Jayde Ferguson: Farming and Generators–Four Uses for Generators and How to Choose the Best
Running a farm can be hard work. From working and living in very remote locations to smaller locations just at the cusp of the city, farm life comes with its own set of unique challenges – ones that require innovative …
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: How to Instill More Eco-Friendly Habits into Your Kids
Most of us agree it is a good idea to do what we can to make our earth a healthier place to live. Kids are impressionable, and will often mirror the behavior they see, so it is vital to instill …
