Environmentalism today is generating more interest in the world than at any time since the 1970’s, but environmentalism today is very different from the modern movement that began on Earth Day nearly 36 years ago.
When comparing the environmental movement today to environmentalism back then, two things are evident: First, important goals have been accomplished in [...]

There is a network of tree nurseries and over-sustainable forestry operations that are reforesting vast swaths of Central America. It is a huge success story. One example of this profitable process is Finca Leola, with reforesting operations in the northern highlands of Costa Rica.

The tropical highlands of Costa Rica

Finca Leola’s principle of [...]

If the Tesla Roadster is being powered with 6,831 laptop batteries, the Chevy “Volt” may end up running on Black & Decker power tool batteries. That’s not quite accurate, but in both cases, a lithium ion battery with a proven track record in other consumer applications is finding its way into the next generation [...]

SOLVING INDIA’S ENERGY, WATER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES TO CREATE A GREEN, PROSPEROUS FUTURE

India at night from outer space -
already glowing with energy and light

To ensure India will have adequate energy and water supplies in the future…
The first step is to predict where India’s population will level off. Assume India’s population is going to peak [...]

Calling an e-flex vehicle a “series hybrid” is not accurate, according to Larry Burns, Vice President of Research and Development for General Motors, and he’s right.

Larry Burns
GM’s VP R&D and Planning
Photo: General Motors

In order to see why GM’s revolutionary new Chevy “Volt” automobile design is different from typical hybrids, the “series” designation is helpful, [...]