Energy & Sustainability
2011 Florida Renewable Energy Tour comes to FGCU Thurs. Feb.17th 5:00 pm
The focus of the FARE tour will be renewable energy policy with discussion regarding local job creation, manufacturing, export, and local economic resurgence. The tour travels across Florida visiting 10 cities in February, leading up to the start of the March legislative session.
Can Florida Reduce it’s Annual $60 Billion Expense for Transportation and Fuel?
Without a boost from government, we could miss the opportunity to reduce Florida’s energy imports, now estimated at $60 billion annually for transportation and electricity fuel, and keep some of that money here to generate jobs. Jobs. That’s the magic word...
Cloe Waterfield, Scientist Extaordinaire
One of the brightest, most engaging and most articulate on the subject of climate change, ocean acidification and all things green and sustainable, is Naples’ own, Cloe Waterfield. Recently, Ms. Waterfield was contracted by the City of Naples to oversee energy savings work and develop a voluntary green business program.
Truth Be Told: Solar is now cost-effective!
The sources of energy, the way we move stuff around, are much the same as they were a generation ago. But that may be about to change. We are, or at least we should be, on the cusp of an energy transformation, driven by the rapidly falling cost of solar power...Here comes the sun, if we’re willing to let it in.
How Bicycling Will Save the Economy (if we let it)
In the many North American cities where two-wheeled transportation is taking off, a new bicycle economy is emerging. It's amazing how much money can stay in your community when it isn't being pumped into the gas tank, big insurance, and the auto market...
Overcoming Bike Commuting Excuses…JUST DO IT!
No More Excuses...Now is the Time to at Least Try It ! Your body will thank-you and so will Mother Earth for helping to reduce the amount of carbon you emit into her atmosphere each day!