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2nd Green Revolution is dedicated to presenting pertinent information on the clean energy economy. With a focus on renewable energy, smart grid, energy efficiency and sustainable development, 2nd Green Revolution aims to provide analysis, insight and an informative viewpoint on issues relating to the next green revolution.

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2nd Green Revolution http://2ndgreenrevolution.com/
2nd Green Revolution is dedicated to presenting pertinent information on the clean energy economy. With a focus on renewable energy, smart grid, energy efficiency and sustainable development, 2nd Green Revolution aims to provide analysis, insight and an informative viewpoint on issues relating to the next green revolution.

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Obama Launches Community-Based Conservation

Earlier this month, President Obama announced a conservation plan aimed at achieving “lasting conservation of the outdoor spaces that power our nation’s... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY
Looking Back as We Move Forward

I often wonder how we got to the point where so many of our possessions became regarded as disposable. In an effort to live more sustainably, it is time to... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Book Review: Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

This past holiday season I got a copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle from my brother and his wife. I looked at it for a moment and they... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & DRINK
Eco-Trek Heads to Portugal

In this week’s episode of Eco-Trek (the fourth edition) the crew reaches its final location in Europe: Portugal. The stone house is particularly interesting.... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Five Friday Facts – No Impact Man

In the fall of 2009 I saw No Impact Man in the theater (read the review here). Later that year my sister gave my wife and me a copy of the book. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Los Angeles’ Staples Center Rooftop Solar Array

While watching the National Basketball Association’s All-Star weekend recently, I was distracted by the aerial shots of the Staples Center’s roof. Having grown... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2011 BASKETBALL, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, SPORTS
Small Businesses and Green Jobs Aid in Economic Recovery

When President Obama landed in Ohio yesterday, he met with small business owners in an attempt to drum up support for job growth. Among the CEOs present at the... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENT
GreenCars.org Releases 2011 Car Rankings

GreenCars.org, in conjunction with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, “an independent, nonprofit research group dedicated to advancing... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE
Semi Trucks, Supercomputers, and Innovative Companies: A Powerful Triumvirate

The EnergyBlog run by the Department of Energy (DOE) is a great source for interesting, relevant, and often exciting news on – you guessed it – energy. Last wee... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2011
An Argument for Government Mandated Solar Power

Whenever I see a large, flat (or properly pitched) south facing roof I wonder why there isn’t a photovoltaic array or solar thermal system attached. Every... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
My Driving Impressions and Review of the Nissan Leaf: Ready for Prime Time?

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is the world’s first affordable, mass produced, all electric vehicle (EV). It comes with an 8 year/100k mile warranty for the batteries,... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Five Friday Facts: U.S. Waste and Recycling Statistics

The following facts come from the Environmental Protection Agency.In 2009, Americans generated approximately 243 million tons of waste, which was dumped (54.3... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Eco-Trek Episode 3 Video

As we’ve been doing every Friday, today we are featuring what’s new in the Mercedes F-Cell (hydrogen fuel car) World DriveThis leg of the trip goes through Spai... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
The Living Building Challenge

Although it may not be part of the vernacular, LEED (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) certification has become more prevalent in the last few... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
Safe Cycling Practices for Bike Commuters

The following post is from Ray Thomas, a long-time bike commuter and a bicycle attorney in Portland, Ore. He frequently writes about Oregon bicycle law and... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT
The Week in Review

Catching up on news, emails, and information you didn’t get to during the week? Looking for an easy way to see what’s been going on in the US and around the... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2011 ENVIRONMENT
Dine Green with The Green Restaurant Association

The Green Restaurant Association, GRA, is “a national non-profit organization that provides a convenient and cost-effective way for restaurants, manufacturers,... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2011 DINING OUT, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & DRINK
Help the Environment: Donate Your Old Car

This is a guest post by Giveacar.co.uk, a “social enterprise that raises money for charities by accepting donations of unwanted cars.” Car disposal can be a... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, MOTO, SPORTS
Secretary Chu, the DOE, and the Future

Appointing Steven Chu as Secretary of Energy was one of President Obama’s finest moves. Having a Secretary of Energy focused on energy sources other than... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2011 ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY