Martenson on Copenhagen and economic growth: you can’t have both
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Posted in Politics, Human Impact, Denial, Economy, Education, climate change, adaptation, renewable energy | No Comments »Since Chris Martenson published his illuminating and essential Crash Course, his general essays have been few and far between. This new piece is equally important, and examines how the goals of the Copenhagen agreement are at odds with conventional ideas ...
How many bicyclists does it take to power a hair dryer?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 Posted in appropriate technology, Human Impact, Energy, renewable energy | No Comments »An illuminating article from the UK's Daily Mail. An experiment designed by owners of a company called Electric Pedals takes the concept of "energy slaves" and makes it real. The discoveries may surprise (and challenge) you. Switch off, scale down, ...
Advancing the Green Economy writing contest
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Posted in Economy, Education, renewable energy | No Comments »The Energy Center at URI is hosting a writing contest for undergraduate and graduate students. Submission deadline is Dec. 10. Here are the details.
Low Tech: Renewable energy is not enough
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Posted in appropriate technology, Human Impact, Energy, adaptation, renewable energy | No Comments »Good article in Low Tech explains how even the full conversion of our infrastructure over to renewables does not fully address the world's long-term energy issues. What is needed is a cap on overall energy production and use. "We can't ...
URI/UCONN Biofuels Symposium
Friday, May 15th, 2009 Posted in biofuels, Energy, adaptation, renewable energy | No Comments »For better or worse, biofuels are a part of our energy future. Just how sustainable is biofuel production? URI's Energy Center is co-sponsoring the URI/UCONN Biofuels Symposium on May 29. Click here for more info.
South County Wind Forum March 7
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 Posted in renewable energy | No Comments »Another important event coming up. Read all about it (and check out all of the other great offerings from the URI Energy Center, while you're at it). By the way, that is the Portsmouth Abbey Wind Turbine pictured above. ...
Van Jones: Greening the Ghetto
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 Posted in Urban solutions, Economy, Community, adaptation, renewable energy | No Comments »Fantastic piece by Elizabeth Kolbert in The New Yorker on the work of Van Jones and his project, Green for All. “I don’t want to offend anybody. I might be too radical for you. Are you with me?” he asked.“Just being ...
URI Energy Solutions Expo on Sunday Nov. 16
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 Posted in Green Building, Energy, Conservation, renewable energy | No Comments »Click here for more information. The expo runs from 10am to 4pm at URI's Ryan Center
Summer Streets in NYC: Car-free Park Ave. Saturdays in August
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in Community, renewable energy, transportation | No Comments »I have family in Manhattan, and watching this video, I got (sniff) a little emotional. 7am to 1pm on three successive Saturdays in August, ending on the 23rd. It's a start. So much nicer to see events like this than ...
Kris Holstrom on transforming Telluride
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in Relocalization, adaptation, renewable energy | No Comments »Another example of civic sustainability projects around the country. As always, a nice program from Janaia Donaldson and Peak Moment.