Nearly every kind of human activity raises the concentration of carbon dioxide and other global warming agents in the atmosphere. The greater the presence of these substances in the air, the more of the sun’s heat that is trapped close …
Tag: Renewable Energy
Lighting Up Broadway More Efficiently
It was 133 years ago today that the first electric street lights were switched on, illuminating New York City’s Broadway (shown in this illustration six years later, in 1886). The lamps of the day delivered just a few lumens per …
The People Who Understand Renewable Energy Can “Handle the Truth”
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!” …
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Turning Civilization Towards A Sustainable Approach to Energy
Yesterday was the birthday of French novelist Gustave Flaubert, who made one of my favorite observations: “To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.” This, of course, …
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2GreenEnergy on “Go Green Radio”
I just got off the phone from a really engaging hour-long radio show. “Go Green Radio’s” hostess Jill Buck (pictured here) interviewed me about my recent book: “Renewable Energy – Following the Money.” As I told her during a commercial …
Infographic on Electric Transportation
Here’s an infographic from the Union of Concerned Scientists on electric transportation, whose point is that, where only 1% of the cars on roads currently are EVS, 42% “could be” – meaning that their drivers meet all the criteria: dedicated …
2GreenEnergy Talkin’ Solar
Here’s a podcast of the 30-minute talk I had this morning with Beth Bond on her wonderful radio show: “Talk Solar.” I’m always pleased when interviewers lavish me with time throughout the show to mention my books, and even go …
Expensive Energy Solutions Aren’t Really Solutions At All
The energy industry is about cost-effectiveness; I think we all know that. That’s why we’re generating electricity from coal: it’s deadly, but it’s cheap. Where is this all going? I’m not sure, but I do know this: Replacements for fossil …
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Investing To Make a Difference
Tomorrow I have a phone call scheduled to talk about this fabulous investment portal: “Maximpact.com.” I’m hoping they’ve been successful here; it certainly strikes me as a good idea, and it appears to be the perfect confluence of two hot …
From Guest Blogger Emily: Is Solar Power Worth the Investment?
Electricity, an invisible and boundless power at our fingertips that makes all sorts of things possible from a small socket in the wall. We all hate it when the power goes out. It’s annoying to have to revert to the …
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