Monthly Archives: October 2010

I wonder what it was like…

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Our Fragile Planet has faced 5 great extinctions during it’s 4.5 billion year history. First major extinction (c. 440 million years ago): Climate change (relatively severe and sudden global cooling) seems to have been at work at the first of … Continue reading →

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Weather…

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Take a look at this: No, not a hurricane in the traditional sense, but an intense, record setting  low pressure system that quickly formed over the Midwest United States.   In Wisconsin, on Tuesday morning October 26th at 11:35 AM, the … Continue reading →

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Wind Power without the blades.

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Uncovered a link to this article on Facebook today.  Unbelievable new way to turn windpower into energy while avoiding every problem associated with traditional wind turbines.  The system also uses a two chamber hydro system to store energy.  I drew … Continue reading →

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Google. Doing the right thing.

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Here’s something to be happy about!  All is not lost for the American alternative energy industry it would appear: Source: The UK Guardian Publication date: October 12, 2010 By Edward Helmore Google is extending its investment in green technology with … Continue reading →

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The R-5 Program and your sliding patio doors

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Do you know about the government R-5 program?  Essentially, its a way to reduce replacement window/patio door costs by combining volume purchase economics with a pool of window manufacturers who can get government subsidies when they provide substantial discounts.  The … Continue reading →

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Second Place equals First Loser

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

This just in:  The United States is now second behind China as a recipient for green energy investment dollars. A new report released on September 8th by Ernst & Young reveals China has taken the top slot from the U.S. … Continue reading →

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