Category Archives: Green Energy

Beware of the green meme!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ticsnow

The green meme (as referenced in spiral dynamics) is the meme characterized with the pluralistic world view, individualistic self-identity, human bonding, ecological sensitivity, and community values. The green meme represents the highest order of the post-conventional consciousness, and only about 10% … Continue reading →

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Cradle to Cradle design

Posted on December 9, 2011 by ticsnow

“Design something that makes oxygen, sequesters carbon, fixes nitrogen, distills water, accrues solar energy as fuel, makes complex sugars and food, creates microclimates, changes colors with the seasons and self-replicates. Well, why don’t we knock that down and write on … Continue reading →

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Flying on Photons

Posted on November 26, 2011 by ticsnow

Is this the future of aviation? Swiss adventurer Betrand Piccard hopes so, and so do we. The plane above is his most recent project: Solar Impulse. Piccard plans to fly this plan across the Atlantic in 2012 and around the … Continue reading →

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Net Impact 2011 Conference, Portland, Orgeon

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ticsnow

This weekend, I had the privilege to attend the Net Impact 2011 conference which was held in Portland, Oregon. The conference contained a wealth of information on sustainability, social innovation, renewable and green energy, sustainable finance, agriculture, and education. I found it … Continue reading →

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