Originally published on Eden Keeper. When House Speaker John Boehner invited Pope Francis to address a Joint Meeting of the United States Congress in March 2014, he probably thought the Catholic leader played for “Team Republican.” But Boehner’s assumption — as is often the case — was wrong. Pope Francis sounds … [continued]
Originally published on Eden Keeper. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country known for the extravagance and luxury its oil exports have funded. It is also a country known for the strong Muslim faith of its people and the government’s, sometimes scary, adherence to Islamic traditions. And now this oil-rich, … [continued]
Originally published on Eden Keeper Helping the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized is a central tenet in the Christian gospel. The command to care for “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) has inspired organizations like Christian Aid to help the poor, Habitat for Humanity to provide shelter for the vulnerable, and World Vision to … [continued]
Originally published on Eden Keeper. If reports are correct, Pope Francis plans to make 2015 a monumental year for Catholic environmental activism. He will issue a lengthy encyclical on climate change and environmentalism to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics and give an address to the UN general assembly. According to Bishop Marcelo … [continued]
The sun is shining on New Jersey-based Princeton Power Systems, a company that designs and manufacturers products for energy management, microgrid operations, and electric vehicle charging. Not only did it receive a 2014 Intersolar Award for its Alcatraz Island Microgrid Project at the North American conference earlier this month, but it also announced that … [continued]
This week, San Francisco hosted the 2014 Intersolar North America event. Since its establishment in 2008, the exhibition + conference has developed into the premier platform for the solar industry in North America. In total, 576 exhibitors and 17,881 trade visitors participated in 2013, and the conference featured more than 50 sessions … [continued]
A few weeks ago, GTM Research released a new report finding that residential solar leases will peak in 2014. According to the report, the expanding availability of solar loan programs and alternate financing mechanisms will drive the trend line back to direct ownership in 2015. This is obviously great for homeowners who’d rather … [continued]
According to recent Center for American Progress (CAP) studies, middle-class America is buying into the solar market. This is great news — rooftop solar isn’t just for mansions and millionaires anymore; it is accessible to suburban households across the country. How will the power industry and legislators react to this power … [continued]
Originally published on Eden Keeper. This week, Brighthelm Church and Community Center in Brighton became the first church in the United Kingdom to divest from fossil fuel. “We don’t want our money to support an industry that is killing the planet,” said Brighthelm’s minister, Rev. Alex Mabbs. “Instead, we want … [continued]
We all know that the renewable energy and fossil fuel industries don’t operate on a level playing field. Though definitions vary, the IMF found that in 2013 global subsidies of fossil fuels rose to “$1.9 trillion worldwide — the equivalent of 2.5 percent of the global GDP, or 8 percent … [continued]
