Sustainable Energy

Through an unforgettable cast of characters, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes explains how wood gave way to coal and coal made room for oil, as we now turn to natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy. Rhodes looks back on five centuries of progress, through such influential figures as Queen Elizabeth I, King James I, Benjamin Franklin, Herman Melville, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford.

Meet Michael Skelly, the man boldly harnessing wind energy that could power America’s future and break its fossil fuel dependence in this "essential, compelling look into the future of the nation’s power grid" (Bryan Burrough, author of The Big Rich).

In a world increasingly reliant on convenience and technology, many people are yearning for a simpler, more sustainable way of life. "The Lost Art of Self-Sufficiency" is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to embrace a lifestyle of independence, sustainability, and harmony with nature. Through the inspiring story of Emma Hartley, a modern homesteader who transforms her small plot of land into a thriving self-sustaining ecosystem, this book offers a practical, narrative-driven approach to mastering the essential skills of homesteading and simple living. From cultivating permaculture ...

Step into the future with "Solar Energy Technician," a comprehensive, high-value eBook designed to empower, engage, and evolve your understanding of solar energy. Wrap your head around the basics; navigate industry landscapes; and dive deep into the role of a solar energy technician. In this eBook, the first chapter sets the stage with an intriguing introduction to solar energy, outlining its importance and brief history. The second chapter dives into the nitty-gritty, breaking down the solar energy process to make it easy to understand. The gripping narrative continues with an overview of ...

Unlock the power of the sun with Solar Power Demystified, your comprehensive guide to mastering rooftop solar panels and harnessing renewable energy for your home. Dive into an informative journey that demystifies the world of solar energy, providing everything you need to know from the basics to the advanced. Start with a solid foundation in Chapter 1, where you'll learn about the numerous benefits of going solar, understand key efficiency metrics, and familiarize yourself with essential solar panel terminology. Explore the different types of rooftop solar panels in Chapter 2, breaking ...

Tired of waking up exhausted, gaining weight you can’t lose, and feeling constantly on edge—no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and your stress hormone, cortisol, is running the show. If you’ve been battling stubborn belly fat, mood swings, disrupted sleep, or brain fog and nothing seems to work, the problem may not be your willpower… it’s your hormones. The Cortisol Detox Plan is a science-backed, 3-Phase Reset Plan designed to rebalance your body, restore your energy, and finally help you feel like yourself ...

Are you tired of the rat race and longing for a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle? Are you ready to trade in your 9-5 for a life on your own terms? Look no further than Building an Economically Sustainable Homestead. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of designing and building a self-sufficient homestead that not only supports your family's needs but also provides a source of income. With practical advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, you'll learn how to turn your homestead dreams into a profitable reality. Chapter 1 lays the foundation by ...

Introducing "Vertical Farming," the ultimate guide to revolutionizing the way we cultivate crops and feed our rapidly growing population. Are you intrigued by the concept of vertical greenhouses and their potential for a more sustainable future? Look no further – this eBook covers everything you need to know about this game-changing approach to agriculture! As urban areas continue to expand and the planet's resources become more scarce, sustainable agriculture has never been more crucial. With 25 comprehensive chapters, this book will not only teach you how vertical greenhouses can be the...

Transform Your Health with Intermittent Fasting—Tailored for Adults Over 50! Are you seeking a sustainable way to boost your energy, shed unwanted weight, and improve your overall health as you age? Have other diets failed to deliver lasting results? Does the complexity of intermittent fasting feel overwhelming? If so, you’re not alone. Many over 50 face similar challenges, but with the right guidance, you can overcome them. Intermittent Fasting for Beginners Over 50 offers science-backed, practical strategies designed specifically for adults navigating the unique metabolic and hormonal...

Discover 40 Creative Ways To Living A Stress Free And Self-Sustaining Lifestyle! Do you want to learn the secrets to living off the grid successfully? Would you like to know how to begin living off the grid in stages? This book is all about living off of the grid. It contains tons of tips to help you be successful at living off of the grid and doing so in a stress free manner. You are going to learn everything you need to know about preparing to live off the grid, including how to begin living off of the grid in stages. In this book "Living Off the Grid and Loving It" you will discover 40 ...

Let It Shine is a fully revised and expanded edition of A Golden Thread, Perlin's classic history of solar technology, detailing the past forty years of technological developments driving today's solar renaissance. This unique and compelling compendium of humankind's solar ideas tells the fascinating story of how our predecessors throughout time, again and again, have applied the sun to better their lives-and how we can too.

Everything you've been told about being green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100-mpg car is a dangerous fantasy. We are consumers, and we like to consume greenly and efficiently. But David Owen argues that our best intentions are still at cross-purposes to our true goal: living sustainably while caring for our environment and the future of the planet. Efficiency, once considered the holy grail of our environmental problems, turns out to be part of the problem - we have little trouble turning increases in efficiency into increases in consumption.

Discover the essential guide to green investing with this comprehensive ebook on building a sustainable renewable energy portfolio. Learn how to set clear investment goals, diversify across various renewable energy sectors, and manage your portfolio for long-term success. Perfect for beginners and seasoned investors alike, this book provides actionable insights to help you make informed decisions in the growing field of green energy investments

In ETERNAL ENERGY: A New Blueprint for Sustainable Power and Global Equity, Michael Elfellah delivers a transformative vision that stands poised to alter the trajectory of human civilization. More than just an exploration of energy innovation, this book unveils a meticulously designed framework for compounding energy—where power becomes self-generating, limitless, and accessible to all. Elfellah’s groundbreaking insights blend scientific rigor with ethical foresight, presenting not merely a technological leap but a moral revolution, one that invites humanity to transcend centuries of ...

What if the future didn’t suck? Solarpunk: Designing a Future That Doesn’t Suck is a visionary and deeply grounded blueprint for surviving and thriving on a planet in crisis. Far more than wind turbines wrapped in ivy, solarpunk is a design philosophy, a political strategy, and a cultural movement that fuses ecological sanity with radical imagination. This book unpacks solarpunk from the roots up: why it rejects fossil logic, how it decentralizes power, and what it looks like when applied to energy systems, cities, gardens, digital networks, architecture, food, governance, and more. ...

Earth tubes (earthtubes, or earth-air tubes) are underground tubes that use geothermal energy to cool or heat temper the air for your home. It works like cheap air conditioning because you can build it yourself for several hundred dollars and it is FREE to run (no electricity needed). Being completely passive, this is a sustainable technology based on designs that are 3,000 years old and still used today around the world to cool homes.

Work with your energy—not against it. Most productivity advice tells you to push harder, wake up earlier, and power through no matter how you feel. But the truth is, lasting productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about aligning your work with your body’s natural rhythms. The Energy-Based Productivity System is a revolutionary approach that helps you unlock peak performance without burnout. Productivity expert David Thompson shows you how to map your personal energy cycles, structure your day for maximum efficiency, and create a workflow that works with your mind and body, not ...

**** Solar Energy is going to be the in thing! **** Most people do not know the wide range of its use **** YOU can easily tap into solar energy **** Become AWARE today itself Here is a book that will introduce you to what Solar Energy is and in what all ways you can harvest it at home. (Once through this book, you can go for a do-it-yourself manual if you get sufficiently interested).

Delicious Recipes for Heart Health and More Energy and a 30-Day Meal Plan for a Sustainable Lifestyle Are you looking for a simple and enjoyable way to lower cholesterol, improve heart health, and boost energy without giving up delicious food? The Low Cholesterol Cookbook for Beginners is your ultimate guide to making heart-healthy eating effortless and flavorful. Whether you're managing high cholesterol or simply want to prevent potential risks, this book provides you with the knowledge, recipes, and a structured 30-day meal plan to start your journey toward better health. What’s Inside?...

A plainspoken two hour and 30 minute recording that will open your mind to the incredible abundance of affordable renewable energy and the truly catastrophic consequences if we fail to transition our energy systems away from fossil fuels.