Articles by JMG

‘Transition Towns’ get ink

The Christian Science Monitor — one of the best of a dying breed —does an excellent job on the "Transition Towns" movement here.

National Biodiesel Board opens green building in Jefferson City, Mo.

The National Biodiesel Board built a new green building for its new headquarters, according to an NBB news release. Excerpt below the fold: The carpet comes from recycled materials. The […]

Speaking of expiring support for renewables …

Is everyone aware that there are juicy residential tax credits from Uncle Sugar set to expire on 31 Dec. 2008? Like a $2,000 credit for installing a fairly generic solar hot water system that could save you tons of money over the years (and prevent lots of carbon emissions)?

Here's a new website where you can plug in your zip code and get a report showing all the incentives available in your area.

Take a look! Don't let one of the few good parts of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 expire before you take advantage of it.

Like Cocoon, only in real life

Caring for the world is good for geezers -- and the world too!

(I can use "geezer" because ... hey, you kids, get off my lawn!)