My city is committed to climate change solutions..and actively helping everyone move from natural gas to electricity for most of their home appliances. We also own our electric utilities here, so we have better rates than surrounding communities, making it more cost-effective than gas in many cases. This past week, I found out they have…
I attended a training on the Inflation Reduction Act incentives. I’ll share what I took from it over the course of a few posts. One thing that I didn’t realize but was pleased to see is that many of the incentives are geared toward environmental justice: Advancing Environmental Justice Through the Inflation Reduction Act, EPA…
One of the first human tasks was to harness fireOur next crucial step is to douse the flameshttps://t.co/pQEcPoqD2U — Bill McKibben (@billmckibben) March 18, 2022 A must-read. I pulled a few excellent sections of this very informative piece, hoping to intrigue you enough to read it all. Bill McKibben is a founder of the grassroots…
This caught my attention: Stella Vita travels through Europe without plugging in or using petrol (CNN) — Traveling along the highways of Europe, a campervan named “Stella Vita” has driven almost 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) without stopping for fuel or plugging in to charge. Described as a “self-sustaining house on wheels,” the campervan has solar panels…
These guys just make me smile: Leather production is a very toxic process. It uses an amazing amount of water that is contaminated with toxic chemicals for processing and tanning. And of course, cattle take a lot of water – in growing feed and growing cows. And the final insult to the environment, tanned leather…
In 1931, shortly before his death, Thomas Edison said to his friend Henry Ford, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that. I wish I had more years left!” When I…
If there is one alternative energy source that sparks my interest, it is wind power. Elegant, kinetic sculptures creating clean energy and local jobs. From the Carbon Nation documentary: Jobs that cannot be outsourced. One of the best ways to create a sustainable future for our planet is to invest in sources of clean, renewable…
Here are a few documentaries that provide insight into achievable climate solutions. Carbon Nation is one of my favorites, highlighting a cornucopia of innovations and people from all walks of life employing them. carbon nation is a documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or…
It’s up to us — and especially politicians — to save our planet DALAI LAMA·TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020· Buddha was born as his mother leaned against a tree for support. He attained enlightenment seated beneath a tree and passed away as trees stood witness overhead. If Buddha were to return to our world, he would…
Is there a global warming crisis? A climate change crisis? I believe there is. I also believe, as with the tobacco and cancer connection, a campaign of misinformation is being waged. The facts are clear, the pictures indisputable, the planet is warming as CO2 levels go up…and up. But does it really matter? Do you…
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