Do you remember how balmy temperatures were in the high Arctic last winter? No? Well it’s a safe bet that most have probably forgotten all about it. That too is our new normal. Conditions got so warm that a northern cyclone was spawned last December, thinning the sea ice by
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Politics and its Discontents: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
While much of western society enjoys living in willful ignorance about climate change, the fact is, what you don’t know can hurt you. Tim Wallace of the New York Times reports that much of the heat of our rapidly warming world is being absorbed by oceans, and the long-term effects
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: No Encouraging News Here
For those of us who follow such matters, this news is not really surprising: 2015 was the hottest year on record:Recommend this Post
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Trudeau Critical Of Elizabeth May For Tying Fort McMurray Fires To Global Warming
Green Party leader Elizabeth May has connected the raging fires that wiped out Fort McMurray sending 88, 000 residents fleeing for their lives with Global Warming. She stated the obvious and is being critized by Read more…
Continue readingAnother record temperature … but look on the bright side
Here in Calgary we have been enjoying weather that, for the season, can only be described as balmy. Like last year, February has been more spring than winter.
One of the reasons, of course, is our warming planet. The figures are in for January and t…
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: COP21 falls short in addressing climate change for the South Pacific Islands
Research done for the Pacific Peoples Partnership, Victoria BC Vulnerability in the South Pacific Islands The South Pacific Islands are one of the most vulnerable areas in the world to the effects of climate change. The risks are not a matter of inconvenience, but a matter of survival. Failure of food systems, drinking water contaminated […]
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Stephen Lewis, Prominent Canadians Demand Investigation of Climate Change Deniers
Stephen Lewis and five other prominent Canadians recently called on the Commissioner of Competition to investigate climate change denier groups.
The post Stephen Lewis, Prominent Canadians Demand Investigation of Climate Change Deniers appeared first o…
A Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny House Project – Trailer Design CRITICAL IMPORTANCE (Part One)
My current job, it is not mentally demanding and it allows me time to think through problems and find different solutions. This often means that a design I figured out the day before goes in the filing cabinet and a new modified design or a entire ne…
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny House Project – Trailer Design CRITICAL IMPORTANCE (Part One)
My current job, it is not mentally demanding and it allows me time to think through problems and find different solutions. This often means that a design I figured out the day before goes in the filing cabinet and a new modified design or a entire new design is born
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny House Project – Trailer Design CRITICAL IMPORTANCE (Part One)
My current job, it is not mentally demanding and it allows me time to think through problems and find different solutions. This often means that a design I figured out the day before goes in the filing cabinet and a new modified design or a entire ne…
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – Minimum Requires For Going Off Grid
PLANNING FOR THE PLAN
Well not without a plan and money.
Going to a Tiny Home and living off grid is a little more complex than going camping for a weekend or even camping for week. It is basically "I’m going camping forever, but still want all the nice things we enjoy in our technological society"
So my plan is to build a initial, quick and inexpensive Tiny Home in early spring of 2016 or
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – Minimum Requires For Going Off Grid
PLANNING FOR THE PLAN Well not without a plan and money. Going to a Tiny Home and living off grid is a little more complex than going camping for a weekend or even camping for week. It is basically “I’m going camping forever, but still want all the nice things
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – Minimum Requires For Going Off Grid
PLANNING FOR THE PLAN
Well not without a plan and money.
Going to a Tiny Home and living off grid is a little more complex than going camping for a weekend or even camping for week. It is basically "I’m going camping forever, but still want all the nice things we enjoy in our technological society"
So my plan is to build a initial, quick and inexpensive Tiny Home in early spring of 2016 or
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – The General Plan
Many people are looking at tiny homes. This solution is not for everyone and it requires a good deal planning and prep-work. One of the very first things you need to do is down size. I mean down size with a vengeance!!! I have already accomplis…
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – The General Plan
Many people are looking at tiny homes. This solution is not for everyone and it requires a good deal planning and prep-work. One of the very first things you need to do is down size. I mean down size with a vengeance!!! I have already accomplished over the course of
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – The Tiny Home Project – The General Plan
Many people are looking at tiny homes. This solution is not for everyone and it requires a good deal planning and prep-work. One of the very first things you need to do is down size. I mean down size with a vengeance!!! I have already accomplis…
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: UN climate talks offer hope for humanity
As talks continue at the Paris climate conference, David Suzuki sees “signs of hope for an agreement to limit the escalating effects of global warming” and a more constructive role for Canada.
The post David Suzuki: UN climate talks offer hope for hum…
A Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – Rechargable Battery Packs
In my first article about Going Green – Transportation I touched on Electropeds/Electro-Peds and the battery requirements and costs. That was on November 22nd. The thing that was burning my butt was the cost, a 48volt, 1500 Watt – 20Ah battery pa…
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – Rechargable Battery Packs
In my first article about Going Green – Transportation I touched on Electropeds/Electro-Peds and the battery requirements and costs. That was on November 22nd. The thing that was burning my butt was the cost, a 48volt, 1500 Watt – 20Ah battery pack that uses Lithium-Manganese based chemistry was expensive ($850.00
Continue readingA Grumpy Hobbit: Going Green – Rechargable Battery Packs
In my first article about Going Green – Transportation I touched on Electropeds/Electro-Peds and the battery requirements and costs. That was on November 22nd. The thing that was burning my butt was the cost, a 48volt, 1500 Watt – 20Ah battery pa…
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