The idea of soldiers turning their swords into plowshares goes back to the Book of Isaiah in the Bible but it’s being lived out in new ways today as the numbers of U.S. veterans transitions back into society back home goes up along with agriculture technology. Karen Archipley co-founded Archi’s Acres which trains military vets to become organic farmers. You can view the 30-min. documentary about Archi's Acrens here.
In an era where new developments in solar, wind and other renewable energy sources need to be the focus, American consumers are spending a billion dollars a year to bail out coal-fired power plants. Not only is the coal-fired power damaging to the environment, but it’s more expensive. Still, several utilities have been selling people power from their own coal-fired plants instead of from cheaper sources on the grid. This is all according to a new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists and we’re joined by Senior Energy Analyst Joe Daniel.
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Are climate scientists’ predictions finally coming true?
A Coronal Mass Ejection is coming; we just don’t know when!
Battery life is the new odometer for EVs
Eco-tourism – greenwashing or a novel way to protect sensitive ecosystems?
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The future of the Horticulture Industry
Turning the Big Apple Green
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As gas prices rise so does the demand for EV’s
Making amazing, tasty, and healthy foods for underserved communities
ESG Reporting: Corporate Greenwashing or Meaningful Change!
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