Several weeks back, I mentioned that I was taking a class at Stanford entitled, “A Practical Guide to Building a Sustainable Energy Plan for California.” Well…the class is now finished, and I thought I’d share a few tidbits from my experience.
The class was taught by Sally Benson, Executive Director of Stanford’s Global Climate and Energy [...]
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Sustainable Energy Plans for California
3/28/09: Earth Hour
Mark your calendars now, for on March 28th, the World Wildlife Fund is leading their third annual “hour of darkness.” No, not a satanic cult rite, but in fact a short, global shout out that folks everywhere care about this big orb we live on. For one hour on Saturday night (8:30-9:30pm local), you’re asked [...]
It’s not all fun and games. Or is it?
Is anyone else feeling the February blahs? I thought that this might be a good time to infuse our energy conversations with a little levity. After all, there’s no reason that saving the planet can’t be enjoyable, too! So to that end, here are a few discoveries that will not only educate and inform, but [...]
Cheeseburger, Pond Scum & a Side of Diesel
When you think of biodiesel (and I know you do), you probably think of a converted VW van with a 50 year old pony-tailed man leaving behind a pungent aroma of french fries. And while folks on the fringe have definitely been the vanguards of the movement, I’ve been seeing more and more biodiesel stories [...]
The Power of Poop
Today we’re going to talk about poop. Well, not just poop. I’ll also touch on rotting garbage and burps as well! Fasten your belts.
What do these three things have in common other than noxious smells and impolite company? They’re all emitters of methane gas. When folks talk about global warming, they typically talk about reducing [...]
Is Global Warming Good For You?
It just might be, according to scientists from the 1800’s. Over a century ago, scientists first began to make the connection between increased levels of C02 in the atmosphere and rising temperatures. But they actually thought that this might be a GOOD thing!
These scientists, who were, coincidentally, based in Sweden, and were probably cursing [...]