Frequent commenter MarcoPolo writes about the urgency with which I propose to tackle our environmental problems: There are two methods of addressing any crisis: 1) Cry doom, despair, calamitous disaster! Rush out and fling yourself upon your horse and ride …
What’s a Rational Course Toward Environmental Sustainability? Read More »
Here’s something that will simultaneously amuse and inspire; it’s a reminder of how quickly our society is evolving towards civility, equality and decency. From the standpoint of energy and environment, remember that a mere 10 years ago, there was virtually …
There are plenty of people and groups disappointed by the outcome of the Paris COP 21 meetings, in particular, those who stand to suffer most immediately and intensely as a result of climate change, or of the abusive processes related …
COP 21 Meetings: A Success By Any Reasonable Measure Read More »
A close friend offers an astute comment based on an observation he and his team made at a certain philanthropic organization: 1. Let the Gates Foundation concentrate their resources on keeping more people in Africa alive. 2. We should concentrate on making …
I keep meaning to take an extra day during one of my excursions to the East Coast and hang out with Brian McGowan, hands-on renewable energy guy extraordinaire, who lives near Philadelphia. Pictured left is a wall of his garage; …
Brian McGowan, the Ultimate Renewable Energy DIY Guy Read More »
Our modern home heating systems are incredibly effective and efficient, having been modernised and developed over thousands, potentially a million years. The history of home heating is not only fascinating, but understanding it greatly helps us to continue this development …
From Guest Blogger Izzie: How Home Heating Got More Efficient Read More »
Reading has long been established as one of the best ways of improving vocabulary and of lowering levels of stress in your body. The time spent reading removes you completely from the world around you and allows your mind time …
The office is an environment that uses a lot of energy, and that produces a lot of waste, in the form of things like paper and endless coffee cups after all those long meetings. Therefore most offices could really benefit …
From a Guest Blogger: Tips for Making your Office more Environmentally Friendly Read More »
Renewable Energy Corporation, a Maryland-based Solar Panel Installation Company brings to you the Solar Smackdowns: Which State Has Created More Solar Jobs?
While its predecessors in the 20th century cleaned equally well, the latest car washes are not only a huge convenience for car owners but also makes the most of the limited natural resources that they use. In particular, 21st century …
From Guest Blogger Jenny: Why "Green" Is In The Car Wash Read More »
