Welcome to the June 2009 Green InSight eNewsletter!
Jon Dougal
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"Climate Change is not just another issue in this complicated world of proliferating issues. It is the issue that, unchecked, will swamp all other issues." Ross Gelbspan - The Heat Is On
This insightful and progressive newsletter is concerned with present energy issues and technologies as well as the future of energy. The information is brought to you in living color, on widescreen digital HD format, and sparing paper use with our long shelf-life, greedy little electrons to deliver the latest from the far corners of the alternative and renewable energy empire to foster sustainable development. We exalt your feedback and contributions of your latest experiences and reactions to our content. Sustainability is not just our mission, it is our passion.
How Obama Made His Energy Platform 'Pop'
President Has Gained Support by Framing Issues In Terms of Jobs, Security
By: Steven Mufson and Juliet Eilperin
Date: May 31, 2009
Source: The Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com)
Ednote: Learn how it is done by the “Big Boys.” The marketing of energy, climate change and green jobs impacts all of us ‘Greenies.”
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The Unforgettable Commencement Address to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3rd, 2009
By: Paul Hawken
Ednote: Paul Hawken continues to astound. We have cited him many times over the last few years for his intellectual capacity to state the obvious in a compelling manner. This speech is equal to the commencement speeches of Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs, at Stanford a few years ago, or William McDonough’s many speeches and even Al Gore’s Harvard graduating speech.
The weight emphasis on a speaker is to inspire, especially at a university Graduation. If you can’t inspire, just issue handouts, give everybody a chance to read it and then leave the podium. Paul’s address is worthy of sending you because of the universal message of inspiration it carries. Read on and go forth into the world with a mission.
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 A Shift in the Wind...
Green Values Inspiring a Democratic Workplace
By: Greg Neil
Date: June 10, 2009
Ednote: The triple bottom line has become the mantra of corporations who would desire to not become dinosaurs of tomorrow’s market leaders. Incorporating the values associated with people, planet and profits or restated-economics, environment and society the principle tenet is that when people…read employees are valued they will find a way to be more valuable…read productive. Infact those organizations that have endorsed those values find their parking lots full after working hours, their employees brag about the company they work for/with and the companies’ profits soon show the results. Greg Neil writes about the trend and how it is shaping tomorrow’s workplace environment.
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 Algae Biofuels Promise New Industry in San Diego
By: Jon Hindman
Date: April 28, 2009
Source: San Diego News Network (www.sdnn.com)
Ednote: Bio-diesel, B-85, alternative fuels, biofuels, corn-energy, ethanol are words we’ve become at least somewhat familiar hearing. The quest for an alternative fuel supply rages on. How will we break the addiction to petroleum and the control that the big 5 exert on our population and our economics? We will continue to bring you the most up-to-date content as we source it on the subject.
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Algae-Based Fuel Projected to be Commercial-Ready in Three Years
Sapphire Energy Reveals Timeline for Drop-In Replacement Fuel
Date: April 16, 2009
Source: Sapphire Energy (www.sapphireenergy.com)
Ednote: As follow up to our previous article on Safire Energy here is a timely piece of positive energy (pun intended).
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 ASU Develops New Strains of Algae
By: Frank N.W. Indiana
Ednote: Hydroponic farming methods were pioneered by ASU in the 50-60’s?? When a Sheik for Saudi Arabia asked the University to develop a method of growing lettuce in the dry desert. Experimenting along the Sea of Cortez’s sand dunes with quonset hut (WWII) style inflatable tents powered by diesel engines. The exhaust (CO2) inflating the huts was a good greenhouse gas for fertile growing. Additionally, the round plastic huts condensed water, which was given to the local inhabitants. This became a win-win situation. Now this vary eco-friendly university ideally situated in 365 days of sunlight is focused on the fuel of the future.
The following content are about the issues of GMA enhanced algae and the potential impacts both positive and negative. I think you have be a little “geeky” to enjoy this techy stuff, not for everybody.
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 Fuel from Fuel: Converting Biodiesel Waste Into Ethanol
Date: September 12, 2008
Source: European Commission, Environment DG (www.environmental-expert.com)
Ednote: With all the hoopla about biodiesel there is the underlying issue of what to do with the glycerol produced as a by-product. This is last year’s article, shed light on the fact that it is not necessary to just produce antifreeze or soap form the by-products of bio-diesel production, but energy laden ethanol as well.
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 Ed Struzik Travels in the Melting North
Date: May 14, 2009
Source: wiley (www.wileyptnews.com)
Ednote: The earth’s poles have always been a source of amazement and wonder. The ongoing debate of global warming is really transfixed on the Arctic pole. Villages sinking into the Tundra, melting ice contributing to ever greater climate change and the threat of billions of tons of CO2 sequestered in the tundra now escaping into the atmosphere are issues to keep us pinned to the edge of our informed seats. This book continues the saga of the north.
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