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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

Cars That Think

To a large extent, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the support from the IEEE and IEEE Foundation.” Having these [stations] in place will help fight climate change.” To a large extent, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the support from the IEEE and IEEE Foundation,” he says.

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Heidi On The Hot Seat

Creative Greenius

The Exxon/Mobil refinery in Torrance and the Chevron refinery in El Segundo are both located in the South Bay and are each a big part of the carbon-based economy that causes the majority of climate change - although you’ll never get either of these corporations to admit this truth or take responsibility for it.

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Thankful To Be Home — And ALIVE!

Creative Greenius

“Well maybe not you, personally… If you help us.” “They must think we’re retarded, taking money from Chevron and Exxon for our schools, scholarships, sponsoring environmental programs – can you believe that s**t?” We are so screwed. “ “You sure as hell are, “I softly agreed.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

Energy Markets in a State of Change. Dr. Don Paul is the Executive Director, University of Southern California Energy Institute and a former vice president and chief technology officer of Chevron. Dr. Paul addressed a positive change—the days of increasing US oil consumption may be over. “

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

April 10, 2009 11:21 am Link Kaare- Lithium Ion batteries do not contain lead (unless it is in solder connections) and do not contain acid. Chevron owns the NiMH patents and have not allowed EV size batts to be built. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries. Follow the money.

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The Curious Case of Buying A New State Senator From The South Bay

Creative Greenius

I’m an environmental activist, not a party person. Billy’s no doubt spreading his Benjamins (try not to visualize that) because he wants less regulation, more development and someone who won’t stand up for the climate against greenhouse gas emitters and polluters. But Billy Bloomfield isn’t alone. What dopes!

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