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• EIA Releases 2012 Annual Domestic Energy Outlook

  

  In June the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its 2012 Annual Energy Outlook (PDF). According to the press release, the report includes various... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• It’s Not Just About the Environment

  

  We’ve made some headway with the inclusion of businesses at Rio+20, but one of the general problems in the green/environmental/climate change/whatever you want... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Using Renewable Energy to Avert Conflict

  

  Conflict with Iran is something that can and should be avoided. Of course, we are somewhat at the will of the leader of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and whether o... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Five Friday Facts: Renewable Energy Investments

  

  A spate of reports about the health and future projection of investments in renewable energy have been released lately. Bloomberg News released the following... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Minimalist Living

  

  How to live sustainably is always a topic up for debate, and it is hard to decide which way is best out of the many possibilities. Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Penn State’s Center for Green Roof Research

  

  As we have discussed on 2ndGreenRevolution in the past, well-designed roofs can do more than just protect you from the elements. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Keeping the Conversation Simple

  

  I’m a numbers guy, that’s why I was happy to see the Rolling Stones article by Bill McKibben titled “Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Industry Spotlight: Ormat Technologies , Inc.

  

  Almost every day there are articles and new stories about wind power, solar power and biofuels and the associated companies in those industries. But what about... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Maine Lays Claim to First Tidal Energy Project in United States

  

  Already a top state for renewable energy in terms of biomass, last month Maine deployed the first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project in the country... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• What is 2nd Green Revolution? A Reflection

  

  I mentioned in last Sunday’s post that a number of ideas for articles arise while editing other writers’ pieces. This one was an offshoot from an email thread... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Environmental Guilt

  

  The more I know and learn about sustainability, the harder time I have making decisions (and I know I am not alone in this problem).  I often try to think of th... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• A Food Related Five Friday Facts

  

  From the Masdar Times, a renewable energy and sustainability newsletter from the Masdar Initiative team creating a zero emission city in the UAE desert, come... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Hurdles and Outlook for Batteries in Electric Vehicles

  

  Even if you’re not much of a car buff, you probably have the sense that traditional, internal combustion vehicles generally have the edge in cost over electric... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Hearts, Minds, Or Wallets: How Best to Inspire Action

  

  Recently, I watched a presentation from former Vice President Al Gore on TED.com about climate change (embedded below). Though the video is short, I found mysel... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• August 2012 Clean Energy and Sustainability Events

  

  August is a big month here at 2nd Green Revolution. I am offering a professional development workshop for teachers titled “Buildings as Teaching Tools” (see... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Update: Capture Rates for Recycling Soar with Use of New Labels

  

  The other day we wrote about Recycle Across America’s efforts to simplify recycling labels. The idea is that with so many different styles and instructions and... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Industry Spotlight: NextEra Energy

  

  If someone asked you which company is the biggest producer of wind and solar power in the U.S., my guess is you would have trouble coming up with the correct... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Pollution Coming to Fore As Political Problem in China

  

  Perhaps it is because I just got back from a quick trip to Beijing, but China has been on my mind of late; this and Wall Street Journal article that a second... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Problem With Too Many Choices

  

  On the rare occasion I go to a large chain grocery store, I often feel overwhelmed. Why are there so many choices for one type of food? Is it really... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Poll: What is the Biggest Roadblock to Sustainability?

  Yesterday I wrote a piece suggesting that inconvenience is the greatest threat to sustainability. Earlier today, Justin’s article about standardized recycling... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT