When in the midst of financial hardship, we are forced to re-evaluate our priorities, and some — like our commitment to an environmentally responsible lifestyle — may become overshadowed by our more immediate concerns. Gallup reports that for the first time in 25 years, a majority of Americans say economic growth should take priority over the environment, even if it means the environment may suffer. The financial downturn means governments have less money to devote to projects that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.Read more
In order to predict the future, we need to look to the past. Recent historical trends surrounding green energy can offer some insight into what the future for green energy might look like. The U.S. Department of Energy’s “Renewable Energy Data Book 2008” provides us with historical green energy installation and generation trends. Trends in Renewable Energy 2000-2007Read more
So what kind of content are we looking for from rewards program participants? The short answer is outstanding alternative content! But let's look more deeply into that question, because AltGlobe provides a lot of different ways for alternative-minded people to share and express themselves.Read more
Didja see Bush smile? Ex Prez Bush smiled when he ducked and avoided - successfully I might add - the shoes flung at him. Hurled, thrown, lobbed - what does it matter? He had fun, and it was diplomacy at the simplest, most basic level: two kids playing, happily. (-Don't believe me? Watch the Video : - ) Read more
Energy deregulation means Energy Choice means Green Power. Or does it?
Often we don’t equate the free market with eco-friendliness. We see devastating repercussions when the market is allowed to take over. Hang on … wait a minute Nelly. What about the right to choose 100% green power in a deregulated energy market??? Is this baloney or is it reality?Read more
The debate over whether green energy should take precedence over conventional energy generation rages. The tug-of-war for investment and R&D dollars often takes place between renewable energy production and the cleaning up of conventional energy methods. It is sometimes hard to fathom why conventional electricity generation is still seen as a legitimate competitor (given that climate change is now a fact).Read more
Here is a very explicit and practical article by Deepak Chopra about how to change the American economy to a peaceful one.
Published on Sunday, January 11, 2009 by Tikkun Magazine
Memo to Obama: How to Convert to A Peace Economy
by Deepak ChopraRead more
