Tag Archives: United States

The New 3 R’s

The New 3 R’s I was back in the grocery store this Saturday, but it was not the prices (although I did manage to keep it under ninety pounds once again) that caught my eye or even what other people were buying. In fact, what I noticed this Saturday did not happen until I was … Continue reading

Grass Root Efforts: Promote Earth Day

Grass Root Efforts: Promote Earth Day What is Earth Day? While you have probably heard the words “Earth Day”, did you know there are two observations of Earth Day? The United Nations celebrates on the equinox; hundreds of countries celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22nd. Both events were birthed in 1969, with grassroots efforts, … Continue reading

Gasification Sees a New Dawn

Gasification Sees a New Dawn If you search for gasification and terms like “wood stove” on video sharing sites these days you will see demonstrations of wood being burnt in little stoves which seem to something almost miraculous and quite different from our idea of wood as a fuel. These little boilers light rapidly, produce … Continue reading