Sustainable Energy

The VP Green Report

We all know the VP canidates, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden have finished their debate tonight. As you all know our country is an economic crisis as well as an environmental one.  Do you know where each candidate stands on environmental and energy policies? We all know how important environmental issues as well as an sustainable energy plan is to all of you. That is why tonight we would like to lay out the two Vice Presidential candidates views on both energy and the environment. We encourage you to take the time and weigh the ideas of both candidates before making a decision in November.

Source: Autonomie Project's Blog

White, Blue, and…Green? Time to Get an Eco-Friendly Job!

Ok so we have all heard of white collar and blue collar jobs, but what is all this about green collars? In the rough times of economic downturn, its important to keep focused on the next wave now hitting the marketplace: Green Collar Jobs!

Economic forecasters are seeing the “Green Collar Job” market on the horizon and expect it to fuel our economy as the manufacturing and service industry is falling.  So perk up all you college students out there and start doing your research.  You could be the next leaders of this exciting and revolutionary industry!

Source: Autonomie Project's Blog

1% of Australia’s Geothermal Energy = 26,0000 Years of Clean Electricity

Geothermal Energy
Image: Energy Information Administration

Just when we thought there were no more new fandangled ways of deriving energy from our shriveling planet, Australia comes up trumps. Scientists there believe untapped geothermal energy locked in three miles below the Earth’s surface is a worthwhile and completely sustainable alternative to using fossil fuels.

It’s estimated that only one percent of Australia’s geothermal energy, which is often referred to as ‘hot rocks’, could produce up to 26,000 years worth of clean electricity.

Source: Environmental Graffiti - environmental news blog