Journeys of Hope, Reflections and Pictures 2023
Our Epic Journey to Renewable Energy Note: This was written by a real person–me. All pictures by me unless otherwise noted.
Utility Scale Solar is Coming to a Farm Near You
Note: This article was first published in the Virginia Mercury on 9/21/23 and was written by a real person–me. We are in a wonderful, historic, frustrating, and devastating transition to renewable energy. Solar panels will be on buildings and parking lots and in highway medians, landfills, and brownfields. Utility scale...
Earth Day 53: Invest in Our Planet
Note: This blog was written by a real person–me. The first Earth Day was in 1970; atmospheric carbon dioxide was 325 ppm. Earth Day 53 is April 22; atmospheric carbon dioxide now exceeds 418 ppm. This year’s theme is “Invest In Our Planet.” First, the Good News The best news...
Hope and Healing: Reflections and Pictures, 2021
Getting vaccinated gave me hope that the pandemic will end soon. Hugging loved ones for the first time in over a year helped heal my soul. Planting trees gave me hope for healing the earth for a sustainable future. In this post, I’ll share memorable quotes of the year from...
Stop Whining About Solar Panels—We Need More Now
Clouds of soil stir around the hooves of our cattle as they walk through the brown, dried-up pasture. Smoke haze from the megafires out west two thousand miles away permeates the sky. It’s just as the scientists said: The weather is getting warmer and weirder.
