Monthly Archives: July 2009
My Clean, Green, Sustainable Reading List
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 … Continue reading
Filed under biofuels, carbon, coal, efficiency, emissions, energy prices, energy storage, grid, illumination, natural gas, oil, solar, sustainability, transportation, water
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 … Continue reading
Filed under efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability, water
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 … Continue reading
Filed under energy prices, oil
