In the last couple of months, I’ve become friendly with the fine folks at The Eleos Foundation, known for the investments they make in start-up companies located in developing countries, especially Kenya and other parts of East Africa. I’ve developed …
Bringing Renewable Energy to Developing Countries Read More »
I’m frustrated at one source of energy which is not being used, almost at all, and yet, there is an endless supply — methane. I have passed sewage treatment plants in some medium-to-small cities, and they have ‘flare-off” pipes going! …
If you’re looking for yet another example of how greedy pigs have worked around a well-meaning attempt to protect the environment, you’re in luck. I believe that government can, and in fact, must help in driving environmental reform, but it’s …
Having a car in the New York area definitely feels like the wrong tool for the job, but there are times it’s unavoidable, e.g., when one also has appointments in the periphery of the area that aren’t well served by …
As legendary environmentalist Paul Hawken points out in the lecture to which I referred here, there are now over 200,000 groups on the planet devoted to causes within the umbrella of sustainability and humanitarianism. So, when we contemplate the challenges …
I’m aware that some readers find many of my posts rather depressing, insofar as I frequently point out the terrible jam in which humankind finds itself vis-à-vis energy policy, climate change, etc. Yet I feel compelled to communicate in that …
I recommend that everyone track with the wisdom of Jeremy Grantham, chief investment strategist of Boston-based institutional money manager GMO LLC. I’ve written about Grantham many times, because I think his viewpoints on global warming are so insightful. He has …
Jeremy Grantham and the Coming Global Food Shortage Read More »
Electronic waste has become one of the most serious environmental threats in the world. From manufacturing equipment and large appliances down to mobile phones and small devices, electronic waste that is dumped or incinerated can lead to problems, with toxic …
From Guest Blogger Rob James: Waste License/WEEE Directives for Mobile Phone Recycling Read More »
A friend sent me this video on eco-friendly tomato farming (she says “tomawto,” I say “tomayto”). What these people are doing is wonderful, but trust me, the reduction in carbon footprint associated with this does not stand up well against …
Eco-friendly Farming with Aeroponics and Bioaeroponics Read More »
I’ve built these before, and they easily add at least 5 MPG to any engine I have installed them on. I did another today for my son’s car. No magic here, a couple of stainless bolts, some wire, a Mason …
From Guest Blogger Dragmit: Edison Hydrogen Generator Read More »
