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New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

What you need to know about the Infrastructure Bill – from a Climate Perspective

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Current Events, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Renewable Energy, Transportation January 11, 2022June 10, 2022American Society of Civil Engineers, Climate Change, Climate crisis, ecosystem restoration, EV, First Street Foundation, flooding, IIJA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden, Renewable Energy, stormwater

There sure was a lot of talk about this Bill for a long time before anything happened. But on November 15th 2021, the highly anticipated $1.2 Trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed into

All the colors of the Hydrogen rainbow…and what they mean

Chrystal Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology December 21, 2021December 20, 2021black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Climate Science, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, yellow hydrogen

Hydrogen element symbol attached to icons to denote powering industry and transport

I’m sure you’ve heard ‘hydrogen energy’ being proffered as the best way for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems, and hence save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy. You’ve probably

Is Bioenergy Really Sustainable?

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, YouTube Channel December 10, 2021December 10, 2021bioenergy, biogas, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle

We’re chatting bioenergy today. It’s got to be a good thing, right?

The Pros and Cons of Bioenergy

Chrystal Energy Usage November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Biomass, if managed well, has a place as part of a renewable energy mix. But the key is ‘managed well’.

Dreaming Big of a Tiny House?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Sustainability September 21, 2021September 20, 2021400 square feet, mobile home, mortgage, tiny house, zoning laws

There’s no doubt that Tiny House Movement is, well, growing. So we’re exploring what a tiny house is, why might you want one, and why it might not be the best choice, or even possible, for you.

The Carbon Market terms are confusing, so we’re spilling the tea.

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Energy Usage, Sustainability August 10, 2021August 9, 2021cap and trade, carbon credit, Carbon Footprint, carbon market, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living

If we (meaning countries and corporations) can’t effectively reduce emissions in the volumes required, what other options are there?

Solar Energy Creates Sustainable Lifestyles

Alex Schirn Energy Usage March 16, 2021March 16, 2021agriculture, Climate Change, Electricity, Fossil Fuels, gravity, greenhouse, Horace de Saussure, Kaohsiung World Stadium, plants, serotonin, solar, solar energy, solar planes, Solar Power, sun, Water

Solar energy can play a pivotal role in creating a more sustainable future. It is a truly renewable energy source that we cannot run out of, it can be harnessed in all areas of the world, and is available every day.

Global Warming is Letting it Snow in the United States

Alex Schirn Energy Usage, Global Warming February 23, 2021February 23, 2021Clausius-Capeyron, Climate, extreme events, Global Warming, moisture, polar vortex, simulations, temperature, Texas, warming, weather, winter

Why is the United States currently experiencing record low temperatures during global warming? Although decreasing temperatures and global warming seemingly contradict one another, this trend makes sense.

Damn, We Need New Methods For Surface Water Management: Dams Have Served Their Term

Alex Schirn Energy Usage December 8, 2020December 8, 2020beaver, dams, Fish, fish ladder, gorge, Hoover Dam, hydrolelectricity, hydropower, rivers, sediments, Solar Power, sustainable, Wind Power

The first engineers of dams were beavers, who gnawed on trees and gathered vegetation to build these ecosystem structures. Who would have thought we could learn something about surface water management from semi-aquatic rodents? Today, there are