Smoky Air Might Not Be The Only Sign Of Danger
Do you feel that the air you breathe where you live is really clean enough? Have you ever really looked at your sky line early in the morning? You might be surprised to see how brown the air looks. This is the smog and smoke from all of the cars and factories that put their [...]
The Bali Road Map – Building a Global Climate Policy
How should the international community manage the risks of global climate change? Diplomats from 187 nations faced this question in December at the United Nations' climate conference in Bali, Indonesia.
5 Reasons to Abandon Incandescent Light Bulbs
The incandescent light bulb was invented in about 1802. Practical incandescent light bulbs were not invented until 1878 when tungsten was used for the filament. In many respects the technology hasn't changed much after the initial refinements. First let me explain how an incandescent light bulb works.
Living Off The Grid – You Can Do It Yourself
One thing that I tell people over and over is that they can make their own conversion to renewable energy. It's not really as hard as you think, and it doesn't cost nearly as much as you hear on the news. When people ask me how we managed to move off the grid for such [...]
An Alternative Energy Source – Solar Power
Photovoltaic cells-those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel-are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point.
A Visualization of the Urban Legend Called, Man Made Global Warming
About the only truth pertaining to Man Made Global Warming is that there are many people across the world making tons of money by perpetrating a junk science hoax. Just as in the previous Nuclear Winter scare of the 80s, there is no basis for the fears that are being manipulated by those who are [...]
Going Green to Save Money
To go green or not to go green, that is the question. Saving energy equals saving money. This is promptly becoming a bigger and bigger topic these days as a lot persons blame the government for not doing enough about it. Yes, the government should spend more money on research and development in alternative fuels. [...]
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Geothermal
When you take a look at geothermal energy you might think that it is the answer to our prayers. It harnesses the energy that is in the earth to keep us warm in the coldest months and also gives us a cool retreat in the summer. The energy can also be used to [...]
Flood Damage – The Horrible Devastation It Can Cause
When floods happen, the damage can be very bad and it can cost thousands or millions of dollars to repair. Floods can wipe out towns and cities in minutes or hours depending on what the flood was caused by. It can tear down homes, cause major water damage to those that it leaves standing, and [...]
How Permanent Are Carbon Offsets?
Something that worries many people about offsetting emissions with trees is how can you guarantee that they will last long enough? Trees take time to absorb carbon, extracting it slowly from the atmosphere as they grow. But saplings are vulnerable to bad weather, neglect and damage by animals. Older woodlands and forests face the risk [...]