By David Roberts Shutterstock Let’s just accept it: America’s current political and economic systems are incapable of responding adequately to climate change. As things stand, reducing carbon emissions — or more broadly, shifting to sustainability — is a kind of add-on, a second-tier consideration, bolted onto systems and institutions that were built for other purposes. Specifically, U.S. domestic and foreign [...]
Energy
Documentary Movie Night at Common Ground Kaua’i in Kilauea
Join us for a local organic dinner from The Garden Cafe and a documentary movie showing of Miss South Pacific produced by Teresa Tico. Miss South Pacific tells the story of how increased carbon emissions are causing sea levels to rise. Presentation following film on climate change and Kaua’i specific renewable energy solutions from Dr. Milton Clark. Donations appreciated. All [...]
Apple Hydrogen Battery Plans Revealed
Apple is planning to make devices powered by hydrogen fuel cells, according to patent applications published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The plans could create computers and phones with weeks-long battery power. It would also make the devices lighter and less bulky. According to the Telegraph, hydrogen fuel cells work by converting hydrogen and oxygen into water and [...]
