Jul 08 2011
Think of it as “Coffee Talk” for the Granola set. Here’s what I’ve been reading this week. Discuss. My fellow campers, keep it local: Burn Local Firewood (The Daily Green) Doing it because it’s the right thing to do is asking too much apparently: Energy efficiency may require ‘cool factor’ (EE Times) Protecting the environment …
Jun 24 2011
Think of it as “Coffee Talk” for the Granola set. Here’s what I’ve been reading this week, apparently mostly Grist. Talk amongst yourselves. Minivan, gone. Biking everywhere? Not in suburbia.: Bicycling’s gender gap: It’s the economy, stupid (Grist) Ok, so we agree. Now what?: 71% of Americans Now Say Tackling Climate Change Should be a …
Jun 17 2011
Think of it as “Coffee Talk” for the Granola set. Here’s what I’ve been reading this week. Talk amongst yourselves. Stunning essay: Essay on growth, development, sustainability, water resources and climate change (Northeast-Midwest Institute) Worse than beef? Say it ain’t so!: Which crop is the biggest water hog? (Warning: You’re not gonna like the answer.) …
May 13 2011
Think of it as “Coffee Talk” for the Granola set. Here’s what I’ve been reading this week. Talk amongst yourselves. More than just climate change at stake folks: Fuel-efficient vehicles could save $7.2 billion annually in California health costs (LA Times) As a former groundwater geologist, I know the implications all too well and they’re …
