Over the last few months I’ve been reading through the literature on clean tech, energy and sustainability. In case you are looking for suggestions, I can recommend any or all of these. If you have any reactions or suggestions for further reading, please consider leaving a comment. Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 16, 2009
Reusable vs. Disposable Cups: Saving Money and Energy
You might think that disposable tableware–such as plates, cups and flatware–are an affront to the environment and should be avoided at all costs. But the truth is more nuanced. Image via Wikipedia To compare the environmental impact of reusables (such as glass, porcelain or reusable-plastic cups) with disposables (such as plastic, paper or polystyrene foam [...]
July 6, 2009
Energy Price Volatility Dampens Growth; Can Renewables Help?
The New York Times today reported that recent extreme volatility in oil markets has “is puzzling government officials and policy analysts…” It is also “hobbling businesses and consumers … as they try in vain to guess where prices will be a year from now–or even next month.” Random Reasons for Volatility Oil is a complex [...]
