Monthly Archives: January 2010
5 Key Advances in Solar Technology
Many researchers and scientists committed to becoming energy independent have been working relentlessly over the years trying to improve photovoltaic module technology (PV), a panel with interconnected solar cells that converts the sun’s energy into electricity. There have been many dramatic breakthroughs in PV module, but the five most promising advances in solar technology are: … Continue reading
The World is Running Out of Water, Energy, and All Basic Resources
I believe this world, and the Human Race, are at a crossroads. Either we continue to pilfer the planet’s resources and destroy our ecosystem, thereby driving our own race closer to extinction, or we wake up to the cold, hard fact of our poor stewardship, and take immediate steps to repair the damage by investing … Continue reading
What is the Definition of a Green Home?
The term green home is being used more and more often in the residential building industry, but what does it really mean. According to the Green Building Council of Australia a green house is “a high performing home that is energy and water efficient, has good indoor air quality, uses environmentally sustainable materials and also … Continue reading
Giving Up on Carbon Emissions Reduction, is Geo-Engineering the Way to Go?
So, you’ve changed your light bulbs, you wear a sweater in your house because you turned your thermostat down, you unplugged all your electronics that aren’t being used and you are now enjoying “5 minute showers.” The world seems safer already! Or is it? As you look down the street at your neighbor’s house, you … Continue reading