Harvesting Wind Power: It’s Easier than You Think

As many of you may or may not know, harvesting wind power is actually quite simple. But due to its relatively young residential age, there are a lot of questions that builders and architects must answer before diving into the wonderful world of wind power.
Residential Design & Build recently published a great article on the [...]

Simple, White, or Ornate… The wedding can still be green.

Nothing says excess like a wedding. Amongst my group of 30-somethings there are a slew of brides-to-be planning away and most have opted for the path more extravagant and less eco-friendly. From the always-a-bridesmaid, never-a-bride blogger who cannot imagine the to-do-lists of a bride, the excess does become a bit overwhelming. But, it is refreshing [...]

Natural Asbestos Is a Hazard, Too

You may associate asbestos with insulation and other industrial uses. But asbestos itself is not man-made. It is a mineral that can be found in rocks and soil. And in its natural form, asbestos can be just as deadly as the asbestos in old buildings and auto brake pads.
The mineral asbestos crumbles into small fibers, [...]

Can the energy efforts of a drowning paradise prompt worldwide response?

One of the smallest nations on Earth (3rd least in population and 4th in size, to be exact) has announced plans to become the first nation with zero carbon output and completely powered by renewable energy sources by 2020. Tuvalu is a coral island in the Pacific located mid-way between Hawaii and Australia that has [...]

Third Wind Turbine in Portsmouth Fuels Gusts of Civic Pride

Earlier this year, GLSL documented the installation of a major wind turbine aimed at taking the municipal buildings of Portsmouth, RI off the grid and ultimately using the blades to spin a profit. Equally motivated by eco and bottom-line awareness, Hodges Badge, a private, Portsmouth, RI based company with roots dating back to 1920 and [...]