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A scholar's take on the trades
"We need a sweeping revalorization of the trades." That's the focus of this article. What do you have to say about it? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks to Taco's John Barba for the heads-up on this one.
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It's not the heat
 It's the humidity. Here's an interesting experimental column, shared with us by subscriber, John Ackerly. Thanks, John! |
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It is the heat!
 I love the way this new radiator looks, and really like the concept of gathering around the ol' fire and telling tales. I'm also thinking how many ways my two-year-old grandson, Sully, could wreck himself on it. |
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The solar tipping point
 With solar PV getting cheaper, and electricity from the grid getting more expensive, there is a tipping point where PV just makes more sense than what we've always done. This article suggests that tipping point may come sooner than we think. Follow the link to the animated map within the article to see where your city stands. |
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Germany's energy future?
 I think this is a very good analysis of what Germany is facing in the near term, now that they've decided to mothball their nuclear power plants. I imagine we'll see some interesting new products coming out of all of this. |
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The greening of Gitmo
 I've showed you a bunch of examples of how the U.S. military is helping drive the green movement, and in places beyond the U.S. Here's an article about the challenges our military faces at the Guantanamo Base on Cuba, especially with the prison. |
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Something new from Dyson
 Thanks to subscriber, Pete Driscoll, for sharing this article about a pricey new type of space heater from Dyson (what did you expect?). Have you tried one, or know someone who has? I'd love to hear about it. |
