Category Archives: Alternative Energy

Australia’s Environmental Update 2021

Posted on August 10, 2021 by rsingram

Back in 2013, I wrote a blog called “What’s Australia doing to protect their Environment “ It was a climate change what if! I have reread that post and it appeared to be written in a fairly positive tone. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Australia, Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, Coal Mining/Burning, Cost of Climate Change, Environmental Policies, IPCC, Weather Extremes | 1 Comment

Adaptation – Volume 8 – Solar Lighting!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by rsingram

How many of you out there turn lights on inside your house during the day? I know I am guilty of such an offense, but unless you have large windows and plenty of sunlight during the day, there are many … Continue reading →

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Troglodytes of the World Unite!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by rsingram

Whether you live in a Natural Cave or a Man Made Cave either way… Caves are the new Cool abodes! They are undoubtedly the most ecologically friendly homes and in light of increasing heat and unsettled weather may provide us … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Environmental Policies

Posted on July 31, 2013 by rsingram

Russia is one of the largest Countries in the world.  What are they doing to reduce their Carbon footprint? Poor Wikipedia only had carbon emission records for the Soviet Union from 1990-91 and then it was 13.0 tons per capita! … Continue reading →

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Australia Contemplates Removing Their Carbon Tax!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by rsingram

 A STEP BACKWARDS? OR POLITICAL NECESSITY! The Australian government under new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (He’s back for a second run!) has proposed removing carbon taxes from businesses in their country.  Plagued by rising power costs, the Australian public is … Continue reading →

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Geothermal Heat Pumps – Are they Better than Solar?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by rsingram

Sorry to say but Solar Rebates in Arizona have been reduced by the Arizona Public Service Company! APS in trying to meet their quota for the use of solar energy in the state at one time offered $1.00/watt.  While I … Continue reading →

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Renewable Vs Non-Renewable Resources – Basic Science

Posted on March 19, 2013 by rsingram

Scientists and Economists talk about these two topics all the time! They are two basic terms that we learn in most science classes. We need to think about them a little harder. The great question in the world is do … Continue reading →

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Why Not Super Insulated Housing?

Posted on March 10, 2013 by rsingram

You know it is going to get Hotter! There are so many articles out there about global climate change.  Along with climate change comes the inevitable.  Longer hotter summers!  One way that we might be able to adapt better in … Continue reading →

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President Obamas Inaugural Speech

Posted on January 23, 2013 by rsingram

What President Obama said about Climate Change in his Second Inaugural speech! “We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of climate change, … Continue reading →

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What a fine Environmental Mess you got us into now Oilie!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by rsingram

Rule number One – Don’t Mess with Mother Nature Originally, the APW County Park was a natural wetland along the shores of Arthur Kill.  This wetlands shrubs and sea grasses naturally protected the shoreline from any tidal surges.  Its natures … Continue reading →

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