I was not surprised to learn that ABC refused to run the Alliance for Climate Protection’s Repower America ad, following the most recent presidential debate. ABC chose to run Chevron ads. NBC ran Exxon and CNN had the coal lobby. Clean, renewable energy was nowhere in sight. Exactly the way the big [...]
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How much do you know about wind as a source of renewable, clean energy?
You may be surprised to learn that people thousands of years ago set up crude wind energy devices to pump water from wells and grind grains.
The following video from space.com beautifully illustrates the past, present and future of wind energy.
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Yes, that’s right. The Amish are into renewable energy. They are going green the Amish way. They may shun cell phones, radio and TV, and ride around in black horse drawn buggies(with solar powered lanterns), but they were green long before going green was cool. Back in the 1920’s Amish [...]
It has been said that the strength and viability of renewable energy alternatives in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) is comparable to the power of Silicon Valley with respect to computers. The area is flush with sunshine, running waters and wind. In Oregon, in particular, wind energy has made news with the [...]
Recently, the Bend Bulletin newspaper reported that two major solar power projects in Central Oregon are “on hold.” Both the Redmond Airport and the downtown Bend parking garage have been planned to include solar panels in design and construction. However, recent questions from Pacific Power, the local electric company, has asked for clarification [...]
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Are you like the millions of people who think electric and/or solar powered cars sound great for the environment, but probably would be “whimpy?” Be prepared to change your mind! This video clip shows an electric car in a drag race against a 350-horsepowered Corvette. Guess who wins? Score 1 for [...]
Can you really decorate yourself into lower energy bills? That’s what researchers in the UK are hoping with their solar paint! Steel sheets coated with photovoltaic paint may be the wave of the future, answering concerns that some have regarding conventional PV panels that are constructed with silicon. Solar paint incorporates dye [...]
Talk about over the top political spin! John McCain claims that Sarah Palin is probably the most knowlegable person in the United States about energy. What? If she is, then I’m the Queen of England. This is a woman who thinks global warming is not man made and that “intelligent design” should be taught [...]
If your children are like mine, they are naturally curious and interested in their environment. Kids over the age of 6 or 7 probably hear the same news stories that we do, including information on global warming and soaring gas prices. Fortunately, with as many dire predictions as there are, renewable energy sources [...]