I’ve long believed we can all make a difference in the climate movement. Some differences are bigger than others, of course, and it’s about executing a strategy that maximizes our impact vs our effort, so that we can, cumulatively, get more done. Recently I came across a way that chefs … [continued]
Large solar projects are typically financed by big banks. At the other end of the scale, residential solar is financed by a homeowner and potentially just through their solar company or an affiliated lender. But what about the middle of that wide spectrum? It’s the smallish to mid-size-ish projects that … [continued]
If you’ve ever felt a little climate anxiety, here is a program to help you not just cope, but thrive. We did this as a workshop in November, and I’ve been teaching this program for more than 2 years at events big and small. The results are great — not … [continued]
Renewable energy has clearly turned a corner and hit the inflection points that so many pundits have forecast for so long. Since the invention of the solar panel more than 70 years ago through 2022, the world added 1 terrawatt of solar energy production capacity. From 2022 through the end … [continued]
A recent project for carbon capture using renewable energy was kiboshed after years of exploration and development. It was called Project Bison, and it was set to be built in Wyoming, where there is a ton of renewable energy. The idea was that this plentiful, cheap, clean energy could be … [continued]
If you’re anything like me, you care. And sometimes caring means stress, especially when the things you care about don’t go as you hoped. A few years ago, I hit a wall. I’d been working in the environmental space for 25+ years, and been a solo entrepreneur 4 times. I … [continued]
I really enjoyed sitting down with Fredrik Malmfors, CEO of Lignin Industries, to talk about how his company and its patented technology are taking on fossil based plastics, leveraging good old fashioned horse sense, supply chains, waste materials, and … carbon sequestration technologies? As it turns out, Sweden-based Lignin Industries … [continued]
Jennifer wrote a great piece about the fragmentation of the EV scene on social media a few weeks ago, pointing out all the challenges associated with getting the right messaging out in a universe of often purposefully biased media. The mass “X-odus” from Elon Musk’s social media platform continues, with … [continued]
Lectric Ebikes, one the industry’s mainstays and foremost leaders in e-micromobility, is having a massive Black Friday sale today and Cyberweek sale, with some of their most popular models up to 40% off. Accessories are also up to 40% off, and batteries up to 30% off. It’s a limited time … [continued]
CleanTechnica is hosting a webinar tomorrow that will be a workshop for climate activists and professionals to help build personal resilience, effectiveness, and, well, joy! After all, we’re doing good work and our work is fulfilling and worthwhile, and should be a source of hope, joy and inspiration to ourselves … [continued]
