I had a good talk with my mother earlier today in which we discussed Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction, a book that examines each of the five periods of geologic history when mass extinctions (large and rapid loss of plants …
The Sixth Extinction and the Development of Cleantech Read More »
We in California bear a particular responsibility, as, for some reason, many social phenomena start here, and, if they’re successful, they’re picked up by the rest of the country and ultimately by the rest of the world. This, btw, is …
California Is an Incubator for Concepts in Environmentalism, Sustainability Read More »
It’s the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Geneva Convention, which, according to the Writer’s Almanac, “marked the beginning of the international humanitarian law movement.” I’m going to resist the temptation to go off on a rant about …
The 60-year-old technology is finally making into the mainstream of our daily lives. The city of Boston plans to install solar photovoltaic powered benches that would serve as outdoor charging stations. The first wave will be located in the Boston …
From Guest Blogger Sinan: Solar Benches in Boston Read More »
I had the pleasure of listening to a number of fine Ted Talks on my trip to the airport this morning, each addressing the growing disparity between the rich and poor, and the demise of the middle class. In a …
World Economic Growth Limited by Sustainability Constraints Read More »
When frequent commenter Cameron Atwood sent me this alarming article this afternoon on climate change, I wrote back, “Scary stuff!” and I considered at the time not to formulate it into a blog post. Even though it is scary in …
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Jill Buck responded to my recent accolades on her abilities as a host on her fabulous show: Go Green Radio. She wrote: “Wow, thank you, Craig! I’ll share your post via my social media network in the morning– very kind!” …
The People Who Understand Renewable Energy Can “Handle the Truth” Read More »
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 …
Differences of Opinion at Climate Talks in Warsaw Read More »
Solar energy continues to gain traction as a mainstream idea for both homeowners and businesses alike. The rush to move to sustainable and green energy has begun to become entrenched deeper in America; who happens to be far behind the …
From Guest Blogger Mary: Top Reasons to Invest in Solar Energy Read More »
Here’s an article on a brilliant new business model for renewable energy, being implanted in the Philippines: install PV on people’s roofs, and let them pay you via the cell phone infrastructure for their use. It’s illustrative of a key …
