New “Zero Waste Home” Series On Sustainablog
I’ve challenged myself to reduce the amount I throw away. Can I get my home to zero waste in 2017?
Day: January 30, 2017
4 Ways The Climate Crisis Impacts Colorado
Originally published on The Climate Reality Project. How is Colorado affected by climate change? And what can be done? It’s official. Last year was the hottest ever recorded. And if you think that sounds familiar, it’s because 2014 and 2015 each once held the same record. 2016 smashed 2015’s record … [continued]
6 States Leading The Way In Clean Energy & Climate Legislation
Let’s face it. Going forward, the United States’ role in fighting the climate crisis on the international stage is uncertain. However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic, because states around the country are already leading the way in clean energy and climate legislation.
Rising Temperatures Will Bring More Droughts & Floods: A Climate Paradox
The Pineapple Express storms hitting the West Coast are intense, causing massive floods and landslides — and replenishing reservoirs after historic drought. But is the drought-flood pattern tied to our planet’s warming?
Carbon Farming (Video)
Some people farm corn. Some farm wheat. Some, like Connor Stedman, farm carbon.
NEVS EV Production In China Gets Green Light
After purchasing the assets of the bankrupt firm Saab back in 2012, the China-backed consortium National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has been working towards the mass production of electric vehicles in China.
1st LNG/Wind Electric Propulsion Hybrid Ship In The Works
An agreement has been signed between the auxiliary wind propulsion system firm Norsepower Oy and the Finnish shipping company Viking Line that will see a Rotor Sail Solution installed on the M/S Viking Grace.
To Save The Earth, Look To Space
In the new sci-fi novel Ocean of Storms, a disruptive pulse originating on the moon takes out Earth’s infrastructure. In the face of a crisis, international conflicts are set aside. The book’s authors, Christopher Mari and Jeremy K. Brown, recently sat down with Nexus Media to share their insights on international cooperation, conspiracy theories and the future of the space race.
Dubai Announces 200 Megawatt CSP Tender
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) announced a fresh tender for the iconic Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park just days after Dubai announced long-term renewable energy targets.
Argentina Declares 2017 Is “Renewable Energy Year”
Argentina has declared 2017 as the ‘Renewable Energy Year’ as the South American country looks to increase awareness about the advantage of renewable energy and the important of sustainability.
