California Aquifers Emptied

California could use a good rain, a lot of long, soft rains that gently soak into the soil and refill Continue reading →

Americans And Stuff

Americans own a lot of stuff. We know that. The numbers, however, can be incredible. Start with the average number Continue reading →

Mini-Grids Beat Mega-Grids

Connecting everyone to the electrical grid is easy, as long as they live in dense places like cities. Rural has Continue reading →

Wind And Water Make An Island 100% Renewable

The second largest island in the US has gone 100% renewable thanks to wind and hydro power. The notable aspect Continue reading →

Walk Away From The Grid

Renewable energy tends to work at a household scale. If you can produce enough electricity for your home, why connect Continue reading →

Fighting For Sand

Infrastructure holds civilization together. Transportation and housing require lots of concrete. Concrete requires sand. As China builds and much of Continue reading →

Using Plastic For Good

Plastics take a long time to degrade. That’s bad for the environment, if the plastic is thrown away. There are Continue reading →

Growth In China Slows

China’s growth has been phenomenal. Where many large countries cheer 3% growth, China is ramping down to 7%. Partly that Continue reading →