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China Pulls Ahead in Building a Clean-Energy Workforce
Shanghai–Thanks to dedicated university programs, fast deployment of projects and Western companies eager to help, China holds key advantages over the U.S. and Europe in delivering a generation of new professionals and workers literate in the demands of clean energy … Continue reading
House Republicans Scrap ‘Unnecessary’ Global Warming Committee
The new soon-to-be Republican Congress is so unconcerned with global warming that their leader, Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner, has announced that they’re throwing an entire House committee dedicated to the topic out the window. The Select Committee on Global Warming, created … Continue reading
Creative houses from reclaimed stuff – Dan Phillips
In this funny and insightful talk from TEDxHouston, builder Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he’s built in Texas using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own creative drive.
Free cartoons vs. commissioned cartoons
The cartoons on this blog are available for free – for your personal use. Contact me, if: you want a privately-commissioned cartoon (a.k.a. social object) you want to license the commercial use of one of my existing cartoons Remember: These … Continue reading
Cartoons are for sharing
I believe in sharing. Feel free to download the cartoons on this blog for your personal use. You can print them out and put them to your wall, post them in your blog, add them to a PowerPoint presentation, print … Continue reading
Why are there cartoons on this blog?
The cartoons (a.k.a. artwork) on this blog are social objects. A social object is a conversation starter, an idea starter, a thought virus. A social object is the reason a group comes together in the first place. It helps define … Continue reading
A house with geothermal heating and cooling
After a dozen years in the construction business, Bob Burnside wanted to build a house that would symbolize his commitment to energy efficiency. “I wanted it to be on the leading edge of what we do…(read more)
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Japan's Lessons on the Economy and the Environment: Our Pollution Experience
In less than 60 years Japan was able to convert its war-torn economy into a world class economy. But this rapid economic growth came at a price. The price was pollution which impacted the environment and public health. Some of … Continue reading
Appraisers Are Ignoring Energy Efficiency
If Realtors are banking on green house features, why aren’t lenders doing the same? Read about banks’ roadblocks to building better homes. Read more
