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• February 2013 Clean Energy and Sustainability Events

  2013 began with the fiscal cliff averted and reinstatement of the Production Tax Credit for renewable energy. Now comes the shortest month of the year, but a... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Polling Data: Americans’ Opinions on Climate Change and Energy

  Renewable energy and climate change were emphasized in President Obama’s inauguration speech, but the White House and policy makers will only pass meaningful... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Who’s Your Favorite 2nd Green Revolution Contributor?

  Healthy competition is a good thing, right? Here at 2nd Green Revolution, we’re starting a competition tomorrow for all of our regular writers – Chris... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Writers Spotlight: Featuring Chris DeArmond (Part 1)

  Over the next several weeks we’ll be running a new feature to bring you information about our writers. During the course of a week, we will post various trivia... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• A Small Re-invention of Food Waste

  Americans waste a lot of food. Much of it reflects our system’s high standards in terms of raw product quality. For example, produce is frequently immediately... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Unlikely

  

  This last week, Iran once again brought attention to its contingency plan to close the Strait of Hormuz should hostile action be taken against them. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• China Unveils Big Renewables Investment Plan for 2013

  Perhaps it is the “can’t see 200 yards in front of you” air pollution, or possible political backlash from unaddressed environmental problems, but China just... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Monitoring Air Quality for a More Sustainable Future

  News out of Beijing recently that the air quality has reached, and I quote, “Crazy Bad” levels serves as a warning that monitoring particulate matter is key to... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• New City in North Dakota Bigger Than Minneapolis. Wait. Nope, It’s Just Gas...

  

  The Bakken oil fields in North Dakota are releasing so much gas that, according to The Financial Times, oil companies at the heart of the US shale oil boom are... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Japan Steps Back From 25% Emissions Reduction Target

  

  The Japanese government announced on January 24 that it would be reviewing its international pledge to reduce Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Kitchen Appliances: Toaster Vs. Toaster Oven

  I don’t think I’ve ever owned a toaster. I’m talking about the small kitchen appliance that browns bread products. To my knowledge that’s all it does and will... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Yards Brewery

  

  Company Like many major urban areas on the East Coast, Philadelphia has a long tradition of brewing dating back to America’s Founding Fathers.  Although most it... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2nd Green Revolution Celebrates Four Years!

  On January 25th, 2009 we went live with 2nd Green Revolution. The four years since has been an evolving, exciting ride, and the site continues to be a source... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Made in the USA: Our Sealy Mattress

  We were in the market for a new mattress and decided to upgrade to a king sized one.  We went to a place in Denver that delivered the same day (but it wasn’t... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Five Friday Facts: 2012 List of Top 10 States for LEED

  The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) just released their top 10 list for 2012 in terms of the most LEED certified square footage (per capita).... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Empa Sets New Efficiency Record for Flexible Solar Cells

  Two of the biggest challenges to solar power are cost and efficiency, though scientists at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• A Black Cloud Over US Energy Independence

  

  A recent article in the UK’s The Guardian outlines statements made by BP chief executive Bob Dudley regarding the company’s study on oil production projections. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• If the Weather Outside is Frightful, Can the City Still Be Delightful?

  The secret is out. The future success of our cities can be boiled down to one entity, the pedestrian. But I live in Ann Arbor, MI and it is cold and snowy. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Algerian Attack Highlights Continuing Threat to Energy Systems

  

  The attack on the Algerian gas plant near In Amenas on February 16th has left at least 37 hostages dead in another example of terrorist organizations targeting... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Technologies Using Recyclable Materials Generate Geothermal Energy Breakthroughs

  

  Mount Hood and Crater Lake may be Oregon’s most famous volcanic sites, but a much lesser known companion may soon be joining them.  While lacking the towering... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT