Have you ever heard the term “embodied energy?” It refers to energy that has already been spent to create something. Take a box of cereal as an everyday example. Embodied energy is everywhere Inside the box there’s cereal. The embodied energy in the cereal contains everything from the sunlight and water (energy) that fed and […]
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Why women matter to the energy conversation
I can’t think of any moms I know (and even those I don’t) who would sprinkle a dose of poison on her kid’s food. I can’t think of any who would blow mercury particulates in her kid’s face. Nor any who would wish for her child a lower standard of living in the future than […]
Don’t greenwash me, Talenti
There’s a saying that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Temptations Recently I fell in love with a new ice cream brand—actually, a gelato—called Talenti. These folks have churned out a small selection of the most delightful and imaginative flavors with a rich texture and perfect finish. Of their thirteen […]
Road trip
Summer’s here and the livin’ is easy. Well anyway, summer’s almost here. And what that means for lots of folks are day and weekend trips to nearby haunts. If you’re planning either a road trip or to get to your vacay destination by car, you’re probably still looking at your overall expenses. Gas, tolls and […]
Always on hand
I’ve finally reconciled myself to the fact that I have a distinctly weepy side. The littlest things make me tear up, and just as often when I’m happy as when I’m sad. Adding to this liberal release of bodily fluids, I have recurrent bouts with allergies. Who’s crying for the trees? All this could add […]
Refilling your cup
When I set out to write this piece I had no idea how distraught I would find myself in reaction to the research on disposable drink containers. It’s amazing to me that in the span of less than a half century we’ve gone from almost everyone all the time using thermoses for on the go […]
