With electronic equipment and gadgets the fastest growing waste stream in many countries, how to deal with so-called “e-waste” may in fact be one of the most pressing environmental problems of the 21st century. According to BCC Research, consumers around … Continue reading →
by Jessica Goldblatt Barber Sauerkraut originates in Germany and consists of lacto-fermented cabbage. A few trivial facts: Explorer James Cook was well known to bring vitamin C-rich sauerkraut in his travels to prevent the men from suffering from scurvy. During World … Continue reading →
Silver Lake is a a 45 minute hike above Lake Dunmore in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in Vermont. For outdoor enthusiasts of all levels and for all seasons, it’s a treasure in the heart of the Green Mountain National … Continue reading →
By Deborah DeMoulpied Just when some voices were asserting that climate change had lost its relevance, over 400,000 people marched in the largest climate-change event in history. New York City hosted the People’s Climate March which brought the discussion of … Continue reading →
By Jessica Goldblatt Barber In this issue’s “Green Shots” and its organic homemaking tips I want to bring it into the kitchen and talk about the art of lacto-fermentation: The work goes faster than water-bath or pressure canning. The process … Continue reading →
Front Cover page 1 Solar Farms Move us Closer to Vermont’s Energy Goal 1 Don’t Let Winter Break You! 1 Save Money – Save the World 1 Mill Pond Way in Portsmouth, NH Editor’s Page 2 Letter to the Editor … Continue reading →
Green Energy Times staff Sarah Carson claims she was raised on a diet of chocolate and ice pops. Whether we take this as hyperbole or not, one thing is certain – she has made herself expert on the things she … Continue reading →
By George Harvey When he was a young man, Alex Ray had an unusual set of interests. They included his chosen profession, the hospitality business. They also included a love of old buildings of many kinds. In addition, he was … Continue reading →
by Roger Lohr This summer Vermont ski resorts are investing nearly $15 million to upgrade their snowmaking equipment, thanks in part to an innovative rebate offer from Efficiency Vermont. Efficiency Vermont’s Great Snow Gun Roundup supports the purchase of approximately … Continue reading →
Molecular Zen: Secrets Revealed! By Larry Plesent I’ve been thinking a lot about Molecular Zen this month, which is, of course, the underlying theme of this column and the basis of my personal world view. And thus, in the tradition … Continue reading →