Random Thoughts on Finding Your Own Place on the Planet
Don’t try to tackle all the issues, pick the closest to your heart, where you’re most likely to make a decent impact. Most importantly – be brave, don’t be politically…
Can Renting a Hybrid be a Much Better Deal than Driving Your Own Car?
If you are going on a long trip across a couple states for a week do you drive your own car or do you rent one? Many people rent because…
What’s That Energy Sucker in the Corner?
You and I probably had a similar experience when we saw that plasma TV quality for the first time at our local Fry’s store. The picture quality was so vivid…
What do Cool Roofs Have to do with Hot Islands and Your Wallet?
Did you know that your roof color can actually affect your energy bill, your comfort in the house and even contribute to climate change? It’s true. Our usually dark colored…
Food Miles: Can Your Dinner Have a Carbon Footprint?
It seems not just that many years ago, imported food was considered a status symbol, no matter what condition it was in when it finally arrived at the table. This…
Simple Energy Efficiency Tips from the Home Improvement Guru
Sure we can talk about green products like bamboo floors and solar cell phone chargers but with our homes accounting for a 21% of total U.S. carbon emissions, the focus…
How to Liberate Yourself from Junk Mail in 5 Minutes
Oh my goodness, it’s 50 cents off of eye lash extensions at Longs this week! Great deal on our dead sea sodium dense soup at Safeway! You’ve just been pre-approved…
Carbon Footprint 101: What’s Yours and What to Do About It?
You must have heard by now the term – Carbon Footprint. Many folks, including myself, for years had no clue what it truly meant and what to eat it with. It…
PG&E’s Stance on Environment – Real or Fake?
You’ve seen it on TV, you’ve heard it on the radio, you’ve read it in the papers – PG&E wants you to conserve energy and save the planet. They’ll even…
What’s the Big Deal about Home Performance Analysis?
Whether you live in San Jose or any other part of the world, energy is an essential part of our lives. Our bodies need it to function and stay focused,…