Big Oil Fighting Climate Change
on Jul 20, 2009 in Alternative Energy algae biofuel alternative fuel Exxon oil industry Fighting climate change has not been at the top of some oil industries list. For some, it could be found at the bottom of their list. Exxon Mobil, one of the nation’s largest oil companies, has pushed climate change to the top of their list. This c...

The Energy Bill - Part 3: The Debate
on Jul 15, 2009 in Laws and Government ACES American Clean Energy controversies energy bill Energy Bill 2009 The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) passed the House by a very slim margin. It was passed with 219 votes to 212. In my last blog I discussed everything that was found in the draft formulated by co-sponsors Henry Waxman and Edwar...

The Energy Bill - Part 2: Summary in Laymen’s Terms
on Jul 13, 2009 in Laws and Government ACES Energy Bill 2009 energy bill summary My focus for today’s blog is to clearly lay out the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. I think, before we talk about the pros and cons of this act, any reader should understand what this bill is exactly. There are four titles (or secti...

The Energy Bill - Part 1: An Introduction
on Jul 10, 2009 in Uncategorized ACES American Clean Energy Energy Bill 2009 America has entered a new era in history. For the past one hundred plus years you could say we were partaking in the Industrial Revolution. This was a time of great economic growth and urban development. For the past couple decades and coinciding wit...

Water Collection in Colorado
on Jul 6, 2009 in Uncategorized colorado laws colorado water rain water water collection Colorado is very strict about its water. Because of the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountains, water for the country can very well be traced back to Colorado. This was the cause for water rights and has now caused any precipitation that comes in...

Rain, Rain (Don’t) Go Away
on Jul 1, 2009 in Uncategorized colorado laws gardening plant watering rain barrells rain collection I’m sitting here, inside, listening to the rain fall. I can hear it distinctly on the roof. It’s a soothing sound. Rather pleasant to just close your eyes and listen. It never really rains here in Colorado. We have had a very wet late spring and...

That Old Sleeper
on Jun 29, 2009 in Uncategorized donate mattresses Old Mattresses recycling mattresses I’m in the process of figuring out what to do with some old mattresses. They have been in storage for some time and need to be disposed. I know putting them in the landfill is not the best solution, so I went on a hunt to find the most ecolonomic a...

The Wonderful World of Wool
on Jun 22, 2009 in Uncategorized alpaca angora rabbit compost llama sheering wool yarn I bought a sweater a while back that was made from a super soft material. I didn’t really care about what it was made from I just bought it because it was soft. After buying the garment I looked at the materials and found that it was made from Ango...

Recycle Everything
on Jun 19, 2009 in Uncategorized furniture garage sale recycle reuse furniture When we hear the word recycle the first thing that pops into most heads are those bins we put out on the curb full of bottles, paper, and glass. It’s refreshing to see those bins. It’s always good to know that there are people out there who care...

Energy on the Rise
on Jun 17, 2009 in Uncategorized Alternative Energy Energy Solar Power Wind Turbines People use tons of energy each day. It’s scary to think about. The amount of fossil fuels we burn amounts to more than just the emissions of our vehicles. Whenever you flip a switch, turn on a television, or use a computer, you are using electricit...