A New Source of Fuel

...l condemn to death untold millions of people, mainly poor. “If our idea of energy security is to increase the chances of climate calamity, we have a very funny sense of what security really is,” Bonanno said. “While ExxonMobil continues to post record profits, they use their money to persuade governments to do nothing about climate change. This is a crime against humanity.” “Putting the former Exxon CEO in charge of the NPC, and soliciting his adv...

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Peter Kalmus Talk: Low-Energy Living is Fun!

On Sunday, March 29 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm climate scientist Peter Kalmus (our guest on episode 39 of the Root Simple Podcast) will share his experiences as he and his family journey toward a lower carbon footprint, focusing on how using less fossil fuels turned out not to be the burden one might expect . . . in fact, he’ll show how it has made life even better. The second (optional) part of Peter’s presentation will guide the audience to calcul...

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The Root Simple 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

...f food at once. Civilized people need some rice with their stew. SolSource Solar Grill We did a video on this cool solar grill recently showing how you can use it to . . . deep fry! Looking somewhat like a James Bond villain prop from “Moonraker,” the SolSource’s mirrors focus the sun into a supremely hot point. Consider this a grill to compliment your Solavore oven. Together they form a supremely self-righteous outdoor kitchen that will function...

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I Canceled the New York Times

...ge reporters, Lisa Friedman. The article continues, Climate scientists and energy economists say the plan is technically impractical, politically unfeasible, and possibly ineffective. What climate scientists and energy economists? The ones quoted later on in the article? We never find out. The first named “expert” we hear from is David Victor, an advisor to Pete Buttigieg, who centristsplains us naive kids, “The progressive wing wants radical chan...

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Saturday Linkages: Basil Downy Mildew, Bees and Grow Lights

...de solar ovens: http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2014/06/navajo-teen-harnesses-solar-energy-wins.html … Abandoned Railways Exploration Probe: http://www.furtherfield.org/programmes/exhibition/seft-1-abandoned-railways-exploration-probe-modern-ruins-1220 … When Plants Get Metal: Part 2 | Popular Science http://po.st/RXw4JD In SF, empty lots now can be designated agricultural zones: http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/06/18/empty-lots-now-can-be-d...

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