About once a month or so, I like to write a short piece on the proliferation of “stuff” in our affluent Western lifestyles, and effects that this explosion of goodies is having on us. Mainly, I mention that our hyper-consumerism contributes directly to the decline of the natural environment around us, and I point readers to Annie Leonard’s wonderful project, “The Story of Stuff.” (more…)
I’m sending a “2GreenEnergy Alert” (e-newsletter) to our subscribers in a few minutes with the subject line: “Cashing in on the Skyrocketing Electric Bicycle Market.” I’ve just added a company in Seattle with a unique approach and capability to the retail e-bike space to our list of clean energy investment opportunities, and, even though the amount of cash required is tiny compared to some of the larger deals, I think this is an exciting opportunity for the right person.
Here’s an article that discusses the compass direction that solar panels should face, both to maximize total power and to create the optimum alignment of peak generation with peak load. Although I found this interesting, the most intriguing part is this: we’ve had solar panels on our roofs for 40 years and we’re just now figuring out which way to aim them? I guess I too would also assume it best to point them in the direction of the equator, i.e., south if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, but it seems a bit strange to be having an epiphany on this as we go into 2014.
Here are a few words on the climate talks in Warsaw, based on yesterday’s New York Times article – just a few – since I have nothing constructive to report, nor, in my heart of hearts, do I think any level of accord is even remotely possible. As always, the talks bog down between rich and poor nations on the question of who should pay for relief for climate-related disaster. (more…)
How can your home be energy efficient?
For your home to be considered energy efficient, it should use less energy but does not sacrifice its comfortability and healthiness. With all that is available today and the advancement of technology, you can surely find a way to make you home as efficient in saving energy as well as be in sound and astounding design, similar to the world’s best eco-architecture. Plus it can be affordable and dependable too. (more…)
Madhya Pradesh, a state in central India, is balanced with a broad assortment of the tourist destinations and gifted with magnificent ecotourism, pilgrimage, wildlife tourism and leisure tourism. The wildlife tours of Madhya Pradesh are highly popular among all the age groups of tourists. These expeditions take the visitors to the interiors of the forests, where flora and fauna are blossoming in their natural form. (more…)
Companies that want an environmentally friendly office building could follow the example of the Auckland office of Air New Zealand. The New Zealand national carrier, which is renowned for their innovative safety videos, has made their home in a building lovingly called The Hub, with 168,000 square feet of floor space, featuring massive windows on all sides to allow the New Zealand sunlight to naturally illuminate the interior. (more…)
I’m working with a young writer who aspires to publish content on OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion) on a number of different high-profile sites, so as to educate as many people as possible on the subject, and to drive traffic to the hot new website EmpowerTheOcean.com. I thought readers may be interested in what I’m advising him to do:
I suggest you position yourself as a fiery, passionate humanitarian who happens to be an expert on and advocate for OTEC. Keep in mind that there are a few things about OTEC that make it newsworthy: (more…)
I skipped last week’s Renewable Energy World North America international geothermal session, but according to what I’m reading here, the focus was on emerging markets – especially sub-Saharan Africa, where 60% of the population lives without electrical power. (more…)
Here’s an article on electric vehicles that suggests that three-quarters of new car shoppers are unaware that EVs even exist. I’m somewhat surprised by that, and I wonder if the questions weren’t worded improperly or the sample isn’t somehow skewed. (more…)
