Category Archives: Energy
Sierra Club did take $25 Million from frackers
It’s hard to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys these days, so I do a lot of fact checking. After I heard from a couple friends that the Sierra Club’s silence on fracking had been bought by donations … Continue reading
Half the Sky New York screening this Fri 01 Feb
Please join us for a screening of Half the Sky and to raise awareness and funds for New Light, an organization in Kolkata, India helping to empower women through education and life-skill training. A discussion and reception will immediately follow … Continue reading
West VA gas explosion begs the question: are pipelines safe?
Bloomberg reports that the fire that burned up a four lane interstate highway and melted houses near Sissonville, West Virginia yesterday on December 11, was caused by, “Natural gas escaping from a pipeline owned by NiSource Inc. (NI) … near … Continue reading
Japanese car runs on water
This Japanese car runs on water or tea at speeds up to 80km/hour (50mph) for up to an hour at a time per liter of water. It’s about the size of a smart car and is not yet in production.
Is Climate Change real?
It is, according to more politicians, academicians, public figures and the United States Government: the EPA predicts coastal sees to rise and extreme weather events like Hurricanes to become more frequent. Bloomberg.com reports Here’s what we know: an overwhelming majority … Continue reading
Portable Generator Safety
To avoid carbon monoxide hazard/poisoning when using a portable generator: • Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents. • NEVER use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with … Continue reading
Green Drinks Gatherings October 2012
In October, Green Drinks receives a mini-grant from Global Exchange Global Exchange says, Global Exchange’s Elect Democracy campaign knows that local grassroots power is what will eventually halt Wall Street’s destructive greed. We also know that every penny counts in … Continue reading
Tour your area’s greenest buildings on Oct. 13 – free
On 13 October 2012 from 10-3, hundreds of residential homes and commercial buildings fro Maine to Pennsylvania will invite the public to tour their structures and learn about each property’s sustainability features. The tours are completely free. See a list … Continue reading
Green Drinks friend Natalie B writes, urging us to: LEAVE THESE PRODUCTS ON THE SHELF! Did you know that the manufacturer of these products gives financial support to: Alec (American Legislative Exchange Council) that supports the “Stand Your Ground Laws” … Continue reading
Green Drinks September 2012
In September, Green Drinks discusses How to Save the Internet and advocate for an open internet Why fracking has such a disastrous impact on our national/local water supplies and why this practice should be ended How to build healthy, bikeable/walkable … Continue reading