Green Junction As the 3rd most populated nation, the United States represents 4.2% of the world’s population and consumes 16% of the world’s energy, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In comparison, the European Union is 6% of the world’s population and uses 9% of the world’s energy. The US also creates 12% of... Continue Reading →
Have you thought about Halloween plastic waste? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction An article by Aimee Ortiz describing the transformation of Halloween over the years outlines the origins and changes of this holiday and how it is now more of a reflection of our consumptive lifestyles. “Halloween’s mutation: from humble holiday to retail monstrosity” informs readers that consumers are likely to spend $11.6 billion this... Continue Reading →
Shouldn’t all elected officials work for a healthy planet? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction People often feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the environmental and human health problems that we now face. Those who care ask what can be done. I often write about what individuals and groups can do, but larger collective actions are also required. A very important individual action is to vote for elected... Continue Reading →
Do we think of the detrimental effects of chemicals? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Oil and gas provide the raw materials for numerous chemicals and products daily. Getting an exact number of chemicals and materials in today's commercial products takes time and effort. The European Union and the US cite numbers of around 400,000. These resources have realized many benefits. Less information and attention have focused on... Continue Reading →
Green Computing
by Julie Peller Ph.D Green Junction There is concern that the energy needed for advanced data processing (i.e., AI, cryptocurrency) may slow the clean energy transition since plans for data centers are rising significantly. In an article earlier this year by Shar Narasimhan, an expert on AI and data centers, “If data centers are... Continue Reading →
Data Centers Consume 3% of Global Electricity
Green Junction by Julie Peller Ph.D. The article by Steve Santamaria in Dataversity earlier this year described data centers and their environmental impact. “Data centers are the backbone of our digital lives. They store our photographs, host our websites, run our cloud-based software, and stream our favorite movies. They are indispensable, yet their environmental costs are often... Continue Reading →
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