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Re: Is Green Tech Investing Making a Comeback?

plentyways — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:32:38 -0000

I too am eagerly awaiting developments in green tech.

I do find it slightly ironic that the private money raised by Khosla is about twice as much as that available from the government. We really need more government sponsored investment. It will pay itself back many times over in dividends in the future, as the green tech market is going to be very large.

Re: Be An Eco-Friendly Traveller

plentyways — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:07:21 -0000

Good Article. I would add to this list that you should consider carefully the accomodation that you use. You can find environmentally friendly hotels using the Green Hotel Association, for example, and it can make a significant difference to the overall footprint of your trip. Doing this will also exert pressure on all hotels/apartments to become more green conscious and force them to change their ways.

Brendan

Re: George Monbiot: The rich can relax. We just need the poor world to cut emissions. By 125%

plentyways — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:22:27 -0000

Some carbon offset programs are extremely dubious in nature. Reforestation projects in particular are very hard to differentiate which ones will actually make a difference and projects that are just trying to cash in on reforestation that was going to happen anyway. Worse still is the message that this sends: "We don't have to change our behaviour, we can just pay someone else". Its unsustainable and self defeating, but I'm confused as to why the British government don't push other initiatives harder. Educating people about energy saving light bulbs and simple ways to improve home insulation seem an obvious start. They are simple, green and will actually save consumers money immediately, which is always going to be the biggest driver of consumer behaviour.

Anyway, I like your blog, you may also be interested in ours.

Brendan @ Plentyways
www.PlentyWays.com/blog