Tag: environment

Recently, I’ve been on the lookout for cool renewable energy infographics that tell the story in really clear, concise, and powerful terms.  Here’s another one I’ve come across, this one on our carbon footprint. Terrific job, guys!

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As more information becomes available about alternative power sources, it becomes clear that teaching the next generation about solar energy is very important. There are some excellent resources available to get kids excited about solar energy. The Importance of Getting …

From Guest Blogger Amy Morin: How Do I Turn the Kids on to Solar Energy? Read More »

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Going green has become an important goal for many communities, and beach towns are no exception. Many beach and resort communities are taking steps to reduce their ecological footprint and be kinder to the environment. Here’s how a few beach …

From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Green Energy and the Beach Read More »

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Frequent commenter John Roche writes: It’s been interesting reading your blogs. I’ll say I’m for the environment and have taken some renewable energy classes to complement my technical background. Will probably even install solar on mine and a friend’s house. …

Time To Rethink the Electrical Grid Read More »

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In the fight against environmental pollution, one lawn can make a difference. Any effort you make to plan, cultivate and grow an eco-friendly lawn reduces environmental pollution. Here are four tips to help you maintain a lush lawn that’s also …

From Guest Blogger Jay York: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Tips — Go Green or Go Home Read More »

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Wind energy – maybe one thinks of old wooden windmills and tulips when they think of wind energy, but reality shows new state of the art wind turbines that have the capacity to power around 250 homes from a single …

From Guest Blogger Heather Legg: Is Wind Energy Getting Blown Away? Read More »

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In response to my rhetorical question at the conclusion of my recent post on climate change: “(Given that we appear incapable of going after the problem itself), are we going to put dikes around the 217,490 miles of the planet’s coast …

Big Governments Are No Help With Climate Change Read More »

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Here’s a very accessible video on the melting of the arctic ice.  Thanks to my fine friend and 2GreenEnergy associate Terry Ribb for calling it to my attention. In a related story, here’s a piece on the effect that climate …

Melting of Arctic Ice — An Important Feedback Loop in Climate Change Read More »

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I’m what could be called a “compulsive guesser.”  When someone asks me something – it could be the outdoor temperature or the latitude of Sri Lanka — I always take a guess before looking it up. When I came across …

OK, Quick — What's the REAL Obstacle to Halting Climate Change? Read More »

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The resort and hotel business is extremely competitive and costly. As more and more hotels become increasingly extravagant, they require evermore energy to run. Many are switching to green renewable energies to cut costs and in theory they could eventually …

From Guest Blogger R. Hoyal: Solar Energy Hotels — The Future Is Bright Read More »

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