Climate Change is Not a Spectator Sport.
Entering the doorway, two stories up at the base of the wind tower, you find yourself in the stack of electrical and electronic equipment known as the E-module. Climb up another 2 stories and one stands on the top of the E-mods, next to an elevator which can deliver a ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in July 2009, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Technologies, Energy Saving
[This post continues from Building a Windpark: Part I, The Substation]Driving up to the staging area where the wind turbine components were being unloaded, it feels like coming upon a military air force project of some kind. Huge tubular sections and long, curved wings lay in orderly rows. The ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in June 2009, about Clean Technologies, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Green energy, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
The Canadian province of BC is finally getting its first wind power installation. Despite its reputation as a green energy leader, due to its hydro-power infrastructure, it is actually the last province in Canada to build utility-scale wind power. Unlike wind-farms usually located on agricultural land, the Bear Mountain "wind-park ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in May 2009, about Clean Technologies, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Energy Saving, Industry & Business
You've seen the writing on the wall, and you're ready to make the BIG change. Not just driving less and conserving more, but to "work on-the-job" of reducing the climatic, ecological and social impacts of our modern life on Earth. We spend approximately one third of our waking ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in October 2008, about Clean Technologies, Economics, Education, Green energy, Industry & Business, Solar
Anytown USA /rɪˈpʌb lɪk/ Pronunciation KeyRepublic [ri-puhb-lik] a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them. any body of persons viewed as a commonwealth. It seems as if almost ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in September 2008, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Economics, Education, Events, Green energy, Politics & Government (1 comment)
Feed-in Tariffs in 70 words or less: Government and power utility offers premium, long-term contracts to residential, commercial, and industrial citizens to generate power on-site. Rates are based on the cost of buying and installing various renewable energy systems, but only paid on actual power produced. Citizens purchase back grid ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in August 2008, about Clean Technologies, Economics, Energy Saving, Politics & Government
There have been major strides in producing everything from sandals to military hardware in more eco-friendly ways. Likewise, the reduction of waste has also been improved, through both new technology and behavioral changes. But perhaps the most intriguing sector of the "sustainability industry" is the one populated by companies and ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in July 2008, about Clean Technologies, Energy Saving, Recycling
When a new venture capital firm appears, and begins claiming golden opportunities in sustainable technology, most investors and media watchers tend to look for reasons to be skeptical. The ‘clean-tech’ industry, some observe, already has the makings of a bubble, and without a doubt, many new efforts will be tested ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in May 2008, about Carbon Trading, Clean Technologies, Industry & Business
On Saturday March 29, 1300 committed individuals came together in what is described as the largest environmental protest in BC since the famous Clayoquot Sound blockades of 1993, in which 900 were arrested. Organized by the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, it was by all accounts a smashing success. Despite a ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in April 2008, about Climate Change, Deforestation
On February 19th the BC Liberal government introduced their budget for the new fiscal year. Since unveiling a cascading array of Green Plans and announcements, starting with last year's Throne Speech, and book-ended by this year's on Feb. 13th, the pressure to deliver a spending plan that reduces ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in February 2008, about Carbon Trading, Politics & Government, Weather
Over two weekends, five people were recently trained to become fuel-efficient driver coaches with Vancouver BC-based Sustainable Community Enterprise. The small firm caters to business and government, and offers several services aimed at reducing waste, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions from day-to-day operations. The new coaches will spread out around ... keep reading
Written by Randyn Seibold in February 2008, about Climate Change, Transport
