Minimalism isn’t just a design aesthetic; it’s a lifestyle that can lead to significant financial savings and a reduced environmental impact. Here are 15 reasons to embrace a minimalist approach in your daily life. #1. Reduced Spending Minimalism encourages you to buy less, focusing only on what you truly need. This leads to less impulse buying and more savings. #2. …
21 Ways to Monetize Your Passion for Sustainability
Pursuing a career in sustainability is not only fulfilling but can also be financially rewarding. Here are 21 specific ways to make your sustainability career pay off. 1. Specialize in Renewable Energy Renewable energy is a booming sector. Specializing in solar, wind, or hydro energy can open doors to high-paying roles in design, installation, and maintenance. Companies like Tesla and …
California’s Solar Dilemma: Too Much Energy, Too Few Solutions
Ironically, the state’s overload of renewable energy (and a decrease in solar panel installations) is now dampening its chances of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045. Most Rooftop Solar Panels in the US California is the king of rooftop installations, with the state boasting over 1.8 million houses, businesses, and other locations having solar panels – all part of its …
Discover the Most Lucrative Careers in Renewable Energy
The renewable energy sector is burgeoning, offering not only a chance to contribute to a greener planet but also the opportunity for lucrative careers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and are looking for a financially rewarding job, consider these roles in renewable energy. #1. Wind Farm Site Manager Wind Farm Site Managers oversee the daily operations and maintenance …
25 Top Things Americans Waste in Our ‘Throwaway’ Culture
What’s our excuse for being so wasteful? Our pioneering and immigrant ancestors would be ashamed. Here are 25 things we waste in our throwaway culture. America, it’s time to wise up and change our ways. 1. Food We throw away nearly 40% of the food we produce—about $165 billion worth annually. Perfectly good food ends up in the trash while …
Energy Overload: California’s Solar Power Challenges the Grid
Ironically, the state’s overload of renewable energy (and a decrease in solar panel installations) is now dampening its chances of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045. Most Rooftop Solar Panels in the US California is the king of rooftop installations, with the state boasting over 1.8 million houses, businesses, and other locations having solar panels – all part of its …
Wyoming Governor Calls Bill Gates’ $4 Billion Nuclear Revolution ‘First of Its Kind’
Wyoming’s Republican governor is calling this a “first-of-its-kind project.” Full story. Clean Energy On Monday, June 10th, Bill Gates was present in Kemmerer, Wyoming to break ground on a new sodium-cooled nuclear reactor. The co-founder of Microsoft is also the chairman of TerraPower, the start-up company in charge of the project. This new nuclear reactor is meant to be smaller, …
California’s Renewable Overload Threatens 100% Clean Energy
Ironically, the state’s overload of renewable energy (and a decrease in solar panel installations) is now dampening its chances of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045. Most Rooftop Solar Panels in the US California is the king of rooftop installations, with the state boasting over 1.8 million houses, businesses, and other locations having solar panels – all part of its …
Colorado Governor Sets Out Ambitious Plan to Ditch Fossil Fuels
“Highly confident” Governor Jared Polis aims to make the state 100% renewable “by 2040”. Presenting New Plants Thanks to Colorado’s investment in geothermal energy, a handful of utility-scale hot water electricity plants can be expected within the next few years. This is according to studies released on Monday by Gov. Jared Polis, the 43rd governor of Colorado, and his energy …
Spreading It Thin: Bill Gates Ventures Into Butter Made From Thin Air
Bill Gates is teaming up with a startup to bring a wild new form of butter to your home. Here are the details. From Thin Air to Toast Bill Gates is at it again, and this time he’s putting his weight behind a California startup that claims to be able to make butter from thin air. No cows involved, just …