Summary This page provides an ongoing update with curated recent news, reports, and commentary about the state of green energy. Here we share some of the concerns shared by green energy proponents. Emerging technologies are assessed for their usefulness and long-term viability. Content is listed in chronological order with headings identifying source and date. Deutsche… Continue reading Green Energy Report 2022
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
Green Hydrogen Report 2022
Summary This page offers some reports on the current status of hydrogen energy applications. Additional materials will be added over time. TED (14 Sep 2022) “How Green Hydrogen Could End The Fossil Fuel Era” — As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever. Social entrepreneur Vaitea Cowan believes… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Report 2022
Rising Sea Levels 2022
Summary In recent years, there have been some concerns about rising sea levels. This page provides the latest reports on this issue as of 2022 with some older reports for context. Additional materials will be added during the year. Content is listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Emphasis is placed… Continue reading Rising Sea Levels 2022
Small-Scale Solar 2022
Introduction There has been a rise of interest in small scale solar power systems. This has evolved in recent years and now we’re likely to see them become more commonplace. Here are a few factors that have driven the increased demand: All these factors have come together as a wave to produce consumer demand and… Continue reading Small-Scale Solar 2022
Wildfire News 2022
Summary This page contains selected reports about wildfires which are mostly in the western United States. The reports are listed in chronological order with headings for the source news agency name. CBS Mornings (6 Sep 2022) “High temperatures, droughts fuel deadly wildfires across West Coast” — Record-breaking temperatures are fueling intense wildfires in Southern California… Continue reading Wildfire News 2022
Global Flooding News 2022
Summary This page provides a few video reports about world flooding and what people in different regions are doing to address the problem. Videos are posted in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Descriptions provided are from the source page on YouTube. Deutsche Welle (23 Oct 2022) “Nigeria grapples with catastrophic flooding”… Continue reading Global Flooding News 2022
Water Scarcity News 2022
This page provides a few video reports about water scarcity and what people in different regions are doing to address the problem. Videos are posted in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Descriptions provided are from the source page on YouTube. Some of the reports describe the drought which is a driving… Continue reading Water Scarcity News 2022
Great Task
Summary On 16 Aug 2022, Liz Cheney delivered her concession speech in Jackson, Wyoming to a gathering of friends and supporters. By 17 Aug 2022, visitors to the CheneyForWyoming.com website were being forwarded to the GreatTask.com website with an opportunity to signup. More information is below. This post has been created as a resource and… Continue reading Great Task
Site Visitors – 8 Aug 2022
Introduction If you’re a website owner, visitor stats can provide insights to what content is of greatest interest. Periodically it’s good to review the visitor map to get a sense of where site visitors are located. Maps The maps below shows the most recent 200 visits to the Resources For Life website. Click any image… Continue reading Site Visitors – 8 Aug 2022
The Garage Gym Movement
As a college student, an academic advisor described the advantages of a semester of study abroad. Inspired, I decided to spend a semester in Bogota, Colombia. I lived with a host family who lived in the suburbs of the city. One of my favorite memories of being there was at the end of the day,… Continue reading The Garage Gym Movement
Byrna Self-Defense
Context Growing up, I watched the original Star Trek series on television. I remember being impressed with their weapons. A common statement before exchanging fire was, “Set phasers to stun.” That seemed like a futuristic means of self-defense. Having been exposed early in life to Quaker teachings, the idea of a non-lethal weapon for self-defense… Continue reading Byrna Self-Defense
Resources For Life News – Summer 2022
Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the latest seasonal newsletter. Read the Spring 2022 update for additional news. [View] Perspective and Triage On March 9, I’d missed a phone call. The person left a voicemail explaining they were calling from the Netherlands and needed my help and guidance with… Continue reading Resources For Life News – Summer 2022