Clean Tech and the Fiscal Cliff
Those of us who watch television, use the internet or live within the reach of 24-hour reporting have, in recent weeks, certainly heard a thing or two about the impending […]
Renewables and Resilience
An article published in the New York Times on Monday brought to light an interesting paradox that’s plagued many homeowners who have invested in solar power. When we see homes […]
Clarifying a Few Clean Tech Terms
With all the talk of energy systems, next-generation technologies, climate science and other fascinating topics, we’re bound from time to time to be confused by all the jargon. As esoteric […]
Hydropower – Dams and the Future
For thousands of years, people have been harnessing the energy embodied in flowing water. Originally, this energy was used mechanically to grind grains, saw timber and facilitate other labor-intensive tasks. […]
What the Election Results Mean for Clean Tech
On Tuesday, President Obama was elected to a second term after campaigning on a platform of higher taxes for the wealthy and continued government investment. While debate will rage for […]
The Truth About Fracking
This post is dedicated to a dear friend, Chris Acker. With proven natural gas reserves constantly growing and prices on a steady decline, talk about natural gas as a major […]
Is the Answer Blowing in the Wind?
As one of the most popular renewable energy technologies, wind energy has received loads of media attention in recent years. It’s been touted as the most versatile technology to power […]
Harnessing Solar Energy
The sun showers Earth with an unfathomable amount of energy every minute. In fact, more solar energy hits our planet in one hour than the entire global population consumes in […]
Inaugural Post – Welcome!
It’s been clear for some time now that many of our day-to-day activities impact the environment and threaten our future. Everyday, it seems, we are inundated with talk about “silver […]
