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There is no doubt that the development of renewable energy has made great strides in recent years. But even with advances in the industry, the idea of a community being able to meet all of its energy needs through its own renewable generation can still seem like a dream of only the purist idealist. For one island community in Denmark, however, this dream has become a reality. The island of Samso is located off the Eastern coast of the...

I attended a recent lecture on solar projects in the developing world, one of many impressive discussions that were part of Climate Week NYC.  Solar One, a local organization that promotes education about green energy and the potential for solar energy in NYC, hosted the event.  Panelists included a representative from Arc Finance, which micro-finances  various projects, Buksh Group, a Pakistani retailer involved in financing...

Environmental Advocates of New York is celebrating forty years of environmental protection work in New York State.  This non-profit organization is headquartered in the state capital of Albany, where they monitor the state government’s movement on issues of environmental importance.  Environmental Advocates of New York evaluates proposed legislation and champions beneficial policies.  It makes this information available to the...

The printing industry is making great strides to lessen its impact on the environment.  I was encouraged by the progress demonstrated at the Print 09 Show recently held at McCormick Place in Chicago where, for the first time ever, the five-day show had an area dedicated to educating the print industry on how they can make their businesses more sustainable. 

The Greenspace included exhibitors of products meant to help lower the...

Have you ever had an idea for an invention, a kitchen gadget for example, only to see it being sold a few weeks later on a TV infomercial?

Well this sort of thing happens to me more than I’d like.  Maybe it’s a sign of some kind of collective consciousness where my brain receptors have picked up these “ideas” from others out there in the cosmos. Maybe others are pillaging my original ideas by the same method. Maybe I’m just lazy. I guess...