Scientists led by a former co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warn that the United Nations negotiations aimed at tackling climate change are based on substantial underestimates of what it will cost to adapt to its impacts. … Continued
The following from the Air Advice blog(9-1-09) quotes a NYTimes article that points out that the criteria to gain LEED status may not always support energy savings. You will remember LEED is The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) … Continued
Cheat Sheet: Composting by Haley Paul According to the EPA, 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. If these materials were diverted to another use that kept them out of … Continued
Britta K. Gross is a General Motors manager responsible for development of hydrogen and electrical technologies, including the upcoming, groundbreaking Chevrolet Volt. Gross lives in southwest Orange County but commutes often to Detroit. She spoke recently with the Sentinel’s Steven … Continued
On the faux mathematics of large decisions Could we replace the nation’s pavement with solar panels? Solar Roadways A while back I mentioned Solar Roadways, a clean energy idea that appears kind of kooky, at least on the surface. (See … Continued
A recent article in the Financial Times, “The Bees Needs”(8-22-09), focuses on how important habitat and non human life is to human existence. “There are thousands of species of bee but the honey bee is the most important because, as … Continued
Today while watching a CNBC business morning show I was struck by the duality we are all forced into by these oil and gas prices. Ideally we all, even the greenest of the greens, would probably prefer a price per … Continued
Wood is a popular fuel for heating homes in the Northwest but few people might see it as an important source of liquid fuels for motor vehicles. However, a new University of Washington report commissioned by the Washington Legislature suggests … Continued
Conserv-A-Store says:Here are some selections from the Air Advice Building Blog on commercial buildings and energy savings: The Power of Lighting Controls for Energy Savings Top 5 July 27th, 2009 Lighting controls, like any control system has the power to … Continued
John Fetterman is not easy to miss. He’s 6’8”, 325 pounds, and usually dressed in a black work shirt and boots. He sports two large tattoos on his forearms, a shaved head, and a goatee. You might mistake him for … Continued
