Archive for December, 2009

Want a green job? How about becoming a carbon expert?

Green jobs, cash for caulkers and so on – we hear of a lot of them. But, have you felt left out, or do you seem to lack enthusiasm for the “coming revolution” that you want to be an integral part of?
You are probably not alone. Well, here is something that might interest you. I [...]

December 23, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Emission Control Policy, Employment in Clean Technologies, Sustainable Opportunities, Uncategorized  3 Comments

Global Warming is a hoax. Global Frying is real…just look at everyone on Fox News

I have to admit, it is impossible to try and separate sustainability and ecologically cognizant behavior. With Fox News, you usually get a good laugh from Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert. However, sometimes, you cannot just stand by at the kind of nonsense that gets thrown around on Fox News.
So, here is what I found [...]

December 15, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Causes, Renewable Energy Politics, Sustainability and Media  No Comments

Biomass Vs. Petroleum – The plastic “source” wars intensify

Introduction
Plastics are manufactured from hydrocarbon bases that have traditionally originated from petroleum products. This has had two problems:
1. Petroleum products are not abundantly available and their acquisition, transport, etc. are riddled with political and economic twists and turns.
2. Petroleum products have a larger damage on the carbon footprint. How is this? While both biomass and [...]

December 12, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Clean Technology Funding, Renewable Energy Politics, Sustainable Opportunities  No Comments

Locavores Beware: Don’t touch that meat! It has carbon all over it…

I agree, that was an absurd thing to say. However, it appears that what you eat and where you get what you eat can have an impact on your carbon footprint..
If you have been an avid “food” carbon footprint investigator, none of what I say here should be new to you. If not, take a [...]

December 5, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Causes, Sustainable Food, Sustainable Opportunities  No Comments