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For those of us who ride bikes often and may have had a close call with an auto while riding, here’s a reminder of what some of the selected laws for biking in our state of Florida. The following from … Continued

We like to try and keep you abreast of the status of the important bodies of nature in our state of Florida since we are here and may hear more about what happens than non-Floridians.Likewise if you are not in … Continued

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An alternative fuel for diesel engines is off to a shaky start this year though it emits fewer pollutants and cuts down on petroleum use because it’s made from environmentally friendly waste and vegetable oil. A … Continued

As followup to our blog on Sunday, here’s a great example of a negative externality at work and how our laws can allow those propagating the negative externality to walk scott free from their obligations.This is a very important part … Continued

My favorite new phrase heard on a recent talk show is “negative externalities”.As defined by wikipedia, “In economics, an externality or spillover of an economic transaction is an impact on a party that is not directly involved in the transaction. … Continued

Lately, the shores of San Francisco, California have been attracting more than wet-suit clad surfers and their boards. A site five miles off the city’s western beach is being considered for a new Oceanside Wave Energy project. Australian energy company … Continued

I was able to catch a bit of a CSpan broadcast of the US House Energy Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment recently. Not sure when the actual date of the meeting was.This committee is very important especially in these … Continued

The Economist(Hitting the Slopes-12/28/09) is a master at scrolling thru scientific journals and condensing important, interesting data so the non-scientist can read and understand it. In a recent article they compared the construction and administration of ski slopes in the … Continued

Florida newspaper columnists and authors will on occasion write about the Everglades, where it stands and how it could be changed for the better. The problem with fixing the Everglades as is discussed in the column below is the power … Continued

An interesting USA Today article(As colleges add green studies, classes fill-12-28-09) today on the increase in the number of “Green” majors in American colleges and universities. To recap:-“more than 100 majors, minors or certificates were created this year in energy … Continued