One thing that has stood out in recent news is a study by Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University. He concluded that wind, solar, hydro powered grids, with energy storage, could meet all the demands for energy in the United States, without risks of […]
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The extinct species cemetery at Hanover High School makes the point about the Sixth Extinction now underway. (Jeannie Kornfield, Environmental Club Adviser) Jessie Haas Hanover High School (HHS) in Hanover, NH is the first high school in the United States to implement a student-designed Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP began with a […] (And a world of outdoor equipment) George Harvey Those of us who know the editor of Green Energy Times, Nancy Rae Mallery, come to expect her energy and enthusiasm. That being the case, we are probably not terribly surprised to find that she has three chainsaws to keep herself supplied with firewood, all […] Goat grazing. (Flickr/Feather River Land Trust) Jessie Haas Our relationship with fire is one of the things that makes us human. Scientists theorize that fire helped us become homo sapiens; cooked food allowed us to shrink our gut over the millenia, and increase the size of our brains. We also have an ancient […] A seagull flies over the ancient alarm bell of Chersonesos, Crimea. (AdobeStock_76303108/Shchipkova Elena) Bells of Fun Action for the Planet – Sat., October 30 at 2 pm On Saturday, October 30th, a world-wide environmental and climate action event is happening. It is relatively simple to do and also a lot of fun. You […] Cover crops are a popular option to protect the soil over the growing season. (www.mncorn.org) Jessie Haas What if you could protect your farm crops or vegetable garden from drought, flooding, weeds, and insect pests, all in one fell swoop? What if that method could also build soil, sequester carbon, and feed beneficial […] A basement root cellar (tractorsupply.com) Scott Bish Root cellars have been used to store food for centuries. They’re typically underground or partially underground cavernous cellars, where fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and gourds can be kept safe from heat and light and stored for days or even months at a time. Root cellars […] David Fried Jerusalem artichokes grow at author’s house. (David Fried) Sometimes the earth around us is covered in leaves. Sometimes in snow. Right now, the entire land seems to be covered in Jerusalem artichokes. This is a good thing. This is food for the body and food for the soul. The golden blossoms […] George Harvey In our last issue, Green Energy Times ran a story, “Fossil Fuel-Free Water Sports,” in which we made a quick note of Elco, one of the oldest boat builders in the United States (www.bit.ly/fossil-free-boats). Elco was formed in 1892 as Electric Launch and Navigation Company. One of its earliest orders was for 55 […] Debra Heleba Growing vegetables in raised beds has become popular among gardeners, especially here in New England as this system helps the soil warm quickly in the spring and allows for good drainage. Jennifer Wilhelm of Fat Peach Farm in Madbury, New Hampshire sought to learn the potential of using permanent raised beds on a […] |
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