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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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1259 )
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Can Smaller Tomatoes Save the High Plains Aquifer?
It’s no secret that we have a water problem. According to a recent study, the major groundwater reserve in the Midwest is facing serious depletion though... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Prius Update: 50 MPG Over 1,200 Highway Miles
Back from a whirlwind drive from Connecticut to Minneapolis, Eric’s inherited Prius is safely in his driveway. The day and a half drive was uneventful. Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Taking the Waste Out of Takeout
Phel Meyer and Rich Grousset liked to eat out, a lot. The pair, recent graduates of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and School of Natural... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
The Green Island Effect
Manhattan. That venerable strip land between the East River and the Hudson where once Native Americans hunted and paddled through narrow canals is now a... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Tearing Down Buildings and Environmental Remediation
A few years ago I wrote about a fairly new parking garage that was being torn down in my neighborhood to make way for the expansion of a hospital. Several... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Connecting the Dots
I have been having a hard time understanding why Americans became such consumers. I understand that we have more money to spend (as a whole) but it still... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Five Friday Facts: Central Park
Given my infatuation with Central Park since moving to New York City, here are a few interesting tidbits: Central Park was the first public landscaped park in... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
When I Say “Climate Change,” How Does It Make You Feel?
“Angry hot planet” (Image: Green Party) By Laura W. Johnston When you hear the words “climate change,” what do you picture and how does it make you feel?... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Should “Clean” Diesels Count as “Green” Technology?
While many electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids enjoy hefty federal and state tax credits, Volkswagen Group of America says it’s “not feeling the love” when... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
A Labor Day Weekend Experiment: Hypermiling with the Prius
2nd Green Revolution co-founder Eric and me will be spending all of this Saturday and half of Sunday driving from Connecticut to Minnesota in a Prius. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
The Rim Fire Is All Our Fault (Surprise, Surprise)
The Rim Fire is currently devastating a huge swath of land in California, and an explainer called How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires is making the usual rounds. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Video: How the Tesla Model S is Made
The video says it all. What an incredible factory. After watching this, the recent lofty stock price seems a little more reasonable, with the street pricing in... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Does Density Actually Diminish Health Returns?
To be a Walker is to walk just about everywhere you go. In some cities, like Manhattan or DC, this is easy to accomplish because the cities are dense. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Checking In on Japan’s Renewable Energy Capacity
Nuclear power has figured prominently in headlines on Japan’s energy sector this summer, whether due to the serious continuing challenges at the crippled... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Another Vehicular Dilemma: Is a Free Prius Worth It?
Free is good, right? The saying goes “The best things in life are free.” Â But for every cliche there is a foil. In this case, “There’s no such thing as a free... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Great Lakes Brewing Company and the Return of the Forest City
Great Lakes Brewing Company Although a number of other cities in the “Rust Belt” took hits beginning in the late 60′s, Cleveland stood out. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Tapped: A Movie Review
Tapped (2009) is a documentary about the bottled water market. While this documentary is a few years old it is still informative and a good watch since bottled... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Trash to Volts: For Real, This Time?
There’s seems to always be a catch when it comes to clean energy technology. It costs too much, it has hidden environmental impacts, it produces too little... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
White House Quietly Sets Example for Solar in DC
Last week, I got a flier in the mail advertising a “Solar Solution Promotion!!!” According to Solar Solution, LLC, the nation’s capital is currently approving... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Making Cents: Bankruptcy From Detroit to DC
“Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” – Joe Biden Communities express their values in myriad ways. Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY