Opinion | Canada’s first “grid-scale” nuclear reactor billed as a solution to the emissions problem but…

Nuclear wastes do not just go away. In fact, they “can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.” We may think that cemeteries filling up with bodies is a problem. How about precious rural spaces filling up with horrific waste that remains deadly for not just centuries but eons? What amuses… Read More Opinion | Canada’s first “grid-scale” nuclear reactor billed as a solution to the emissions problem but…

BBC global warming documentary ‘included a number false claims’ – Energy Live News | Opinion

Among other allegations, the programme claimed deaths globally were rising due to extreme weather Source: BBC global warming documentary ‘included a number false claims’ – Energy Live News Opinion: Like any good church, the Church of Science tells half-truths and partial lies. The above-linked article seems to be written by those favorable to the energy… Read More BBC global warming documentary ‘included a number false claims’ – Energy Live News | Opinion

The big idea: can forests teach us to live better? | Science and nature books | The Guardian | Opinion

Community, family, connection … how trees could be the model for a new way of being Source: The big idea: can forests teach us to live better? | Science and nature books | The Guardian Opinion: This is an interesting read suggesting that trees belong within a caring community that actually exists underground, facilitated through… Read More The big idea: can forests teach us to live better? | Science and nature books | The Guardian | Opinion

Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas tree is better for the environment? | Opinion

Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet. Source: Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas tree is better for the environment? Opinion: I stopped buying a real tree a few years ago. The last time I did so I almost ruined… Read More Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas tree is better for the environment? | Opinion

Organized crime is a top driver of global deforestation – along with beef, soy, palm oil and wood products | Opinion

Opinion: For the record, this introductory “opinion” segment has nothing to do with the author or article reposted below. I just felt it would be a good follow-up to my mentioning that corruption is a pressing problem often overlooked by climate change activists. Recently when Greta Thunberg complained about world leaders just posing and not… Read More Organized crime is a top driver of global deforestation – along with beef, soy, palm oil and wood products | Opinion

Shortwave: A Modern Internet Radio Player for Linux | Review

Shortwave is a modern looking open source Internet Radio player for Linux desktop. We take a quick look at it after its recent stable release. Source: Shortwave: A Modern Internet Radio Player for Linux Review: First, I’d like to talk about the page I’ve linked to. It’s FOSS has proved to be a no-nonsense resource… Read More Shortwave: A Modern Internet Radio Player for Linux | Review

Limiting single-use plastic not good enough; it’s time phase it out | Baltimore Sun | Opinion

Every one of us is eating, breathing and drinking plastic. It’s been found in everything from our produce and meat to our packaged foods and even beer. Source: Limiting single-use plastic not good enough; it’s time phase it out | COMMENTARY – Baltimore Sun Opinion: We’ve all heard the old cliche, change is the name… Read More Limiting single-use plastic not good enough; it’s time phase it out | Baltimore Sun | Opinion

Australian town powered 100% by solar PV and battery – pv magazine International | Opinion

Western Australia utility Horizon Power has achieved a major milestone with the coastal town of Onslow powered 100% by solar PV and battery during a successful trial of what is one of Australia’s largest distributed energy resource microgrids. Source: Australian town powered 100% by solar PV and battery – pv magazine International Opinion: We’d all… Read More Australian town powered 100% by solar PV and battery – pv magazine International | Opinion