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"Why rely on fossil fuels when we have sustainable energy technology and bio-fuels? Plus, bio-fuels are made from oil seed crops like soy, canola, rapeseed, and mustard, so using biodiesel is a way to support American farmers who grow those crops—and support our economy. American farmers have been struggling for a long time, this is a way for them to earn a decent income and help the planet. "The fact is that we've had the technology and the ability to produce cleaner burning, nontoxic fuel for over . ,, .. ,., .?... , ,, It isn't pollution 105 years." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.) "Conversations on the Bridge This seems like a good time to visit our Flipsters of Energy to hear what they have to say on the substantial progress being made in sustainable energy developmenr. We begin with accomplished actress and environmentalist Daryl Hannah, who champions the benefits of biodiesel as an alternative fuel already available on the market today. L. Hunter Lovins, president of Natural Capitalist, discusses the unsustainable nature of our current energy consumption paradigm." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.) "Kennedy to put a man on the moon, the Apollo Alliance seeks to use the same "can-do" spirit to achieve a secure supply of clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. It seeks to tally the country around a green economy that will cteate millions of jobs, clean up the environment, and reduce our dependency on foreign oil. Apollo offers a plan that makes so much sense that only the most jaded and greedy among us in the upside-down world can reject it. It is not based on unreachable pie-in-the-sky dreams but sound, achievable science and technology. We love it! Here is their Ten-Point Plan: 1." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.) "There is much that each of us can and should do to further the flip of energy from an upside-down world of overconsumption to one that insists on renewable and sustainable energy. And soon we may not have any other choice. As the world's energy demands rise with population growth and continued economic development, global energy consumption may double or triple. We need an Apollo program to ramp up the production of clean and green technology. We cannot allow government officials and industry leaders to play dice with the atmosphere of our planet." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.)

"Your current diet and level of sustainable energy, stress level will determine how long recalibration will take. If you are a regular coffee drinker and refined-food eater, it will take longer than if you consume minimal amounts of coffee and processed foods. That's okay. Start slow and ease into it. Cleansing and withdrawal symptoms are common. If they are too intense, simply slow that rate at which you adopt the Thrive Diet. At the end of this chapter, I explain how to make the transition successfully." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.) "Superior energy-maximizing foods are those that offer sustainable energy, not quick bouts of stimulation. High net-gain whole foods provide a platform on which to build long-term sustainable vitality. In the recipe section of this book, you will find several recipes for high net-gain energy bars, ones that I've made for myself for several years. As you can see from the top illustration on page 72, stress triggers the spiral. As you read in Chapter 1, for the average North American, 40 percent of that stress can be directly linked to diet." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Recently, I met someone with a passion for sustainable energy, and he is connecting with neighbors via his dream of a community windmill. Some people who create community describe themselves as "political," but many do not. Most people who create community stop seeing their disconnectedness as bad luck and recognize that they have given away power to entities that have no regard for community. This energizes them to reclaim power, which in turn energizes them to seek out others of like mind." - Bruce E. Levine, Surviving America's Depression Epidemic: How to Find Morale, Energy, and Community in a World Gone Crazy (Get the book.)

"Enthused, GE's Vice President of Advanced Technology at the Global Research Center Michael Idelchick said to Fortune magazine, "The hunt for clean, sustainable energy will be the defining story of the 21st century." GE and Dow Jones, the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, said they were offering seed money to great business ideas that combine environmental innovation and profitability, because they believed "green" business is good business. So if you're a university or MBA student, or a confident entrepreneur, submit your business idea. You could win $50,000 in start-up money. Visit www." - David Steinman, Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown (Get the book.)

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"Climate disruption is not likely to lead to Antarctic-like conditions anywhere but Antarctica, but the lessons we learn about building materials, sustainable energy, and the dynamics of a group in isolation will be useful in other kinds of environments—and extremely valuable when survival in an extremely hostile environment (like that on Mars) is no longer a drill. jc tmmm resources The Two-Mile Time Machine: Ice Cores, Abrupt Climate Change, and Our Future by Richard B." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.) "Solar Living Source Book by John Schaeffer (New Society Publishers, 2005) Real Goods is the godfather of sustainable energy retailers. Since 1978, it's been cranking out ideas for living lightly, with a special emphasis on solar, wind, and other clean energy products. Now partnered with the companies Gaiam and Jade Mountain, Real Goods is the first place you should look if you're considering a home-green energy system, and the store's Web site (www.realgoods.com) is a critical comparative-shopping resource." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.) "It's one thing to wax poetic about local, sustainable energy systems, it's another to understand the trade-offs of such systems (if we don't remember to draw the shade during the day, we won't have its light later on) and to figure out how to adjust our lifestyles accordingly. "Sunlight Table" The "Sunlight Table" concept by Random International emits natural light via a grid of fiber optics contained in the table's surface. An input device (which can be placed near any window) collects the sunlight, and a few cables carry the light to the table." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"Fatigue, a tired or irritable head, and a lack of sustainable energy through the day are common symptoms that are experienced. Due to low energy the individual craves food and eats plenty. As the calories come in insulin rises and brings them to the cell's doorstep. Insulin rings the doorbell and asks if the cell would like some calories. It politely says no thanks. However, insulin is under delivery directions to drop 40% of the calories off in muscle cells. Insulin is very persistent and forces some of the calories into muscle cells." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.) "Conversely, a person on a low-fat diet can easily eat too many carbohydrates because the dopamine-reward system is not satisfied, and the person does not feel like they have any sustainable energy or ability to focus. In both cases, the individuals become overweight or stay overweight because they are eating too much, even though they think they are avoiding the "evils" of saturated fat or too many carbohydrates." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.)

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