Gone are the days when people were totally dependent upon the electricity from the power grids and even then remained upset with frequent black outs and heavy power bills. But now it is the era of sustainable energy, a type …
From a Guest Blogger: Some Amazing Facts about Sustainable Energy Read More »
If you haven’t jumped on the green bandwagon yet, it’s time to start. Small changes can really add up and make a huge difference in our environment. Benefits of going green go further than just protecting the environment, though. Going …
From Guest Blogger Sarah Brooks: Time for My Office to Go Green? Read More »
I’ve been in correspondence with a fellow in the UK about his invention: an eco-friendly shower using electrically heated water. The good news: it uses 80% less energy and 80% less water than the conventional approach. The bad news is …
Eco-Friendly Shower Calls To Mind a Basic Question Read More »
Just a short post to say that I’m attending the 25th Annual Live Oak Music Festival this weekend. Incredible people, and, of course, music that is just amazing. Robert Earl Keen particularly rocked the place last night, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed …
Speculation: Environmentalism and Live Acoustic Music Have Common Demographics Read More »
Chairman and former CEO of the Nestlé Group, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, described “declaring water a public right” as an “opinion” and “an extreme solution” that “NGO’s” fostered. He stated that he believes the “better” “opinion” is that “water is a foodstuff …
From Guest Blogger Cameron Atwood: Thirsty for Justice? Read More »
I took a nice jog on the beach this morning, and, to my delight, ran past a whole bus-load of school kids studying the critters that live in the tide pools. I’m reminded of something Dr. Jason Scorse told me …
A Changing of the Guard Brings a New Perception of Environmental Responsibility Read More »
I promised the people of GE Power & Water that I’d let you know about a live webcast taking place tomorrow June 6th from 11-12:15 pm ET around big data as an opportunity and ensuring operations are running efficiently and …
Free Webcast: GE Power and Water on "Big Data and Sustainability" Read More »
The key legacy of French social philosopher Rene Girard is the concept of “mimetic desire,” i.e., that we borrow our desires from others. While we may think our aspirations are authentic and self-created, in truth, we generate our wants from …
A Sustainable Society Means Making a Shift in What We Desire Read More »
The green movement has produced more gardeners than ever before. People wanting to have rich delicious fruits and vegetables from their backyard instead of pesticide-ladened ones from the grocery have made a beeline to begin their gardens. There are many …
From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Time for an Organic Garden at Home? Read More »
As suggested here, I’ve been asked to do some work for a lobbying form in Washington DC, helping a few of their clients, where appropriate, apply for government grant money. The process has heightened my awareness of the workings of …
