In this series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Paul McKay discusses how we can move from a power system dominated by fossil fuels and nuclear, to one that is based on conservation, efficiency and renewable sources.
Parts of this interview will be featured in the upcoming David Chernushenko [...]
In this first of a series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Paul Gipe discusses the potential for Ontario and Canada, but with a global message. What are the obstacles and how do we get past accutane online canadian pharmacy them? What policies would make a real difference.
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In February I put to some immediate use some of my growing collection of footage and interviews being amassed for the next film Powerful: Energy Security for Everyone. While these will find their way into this feature length film, you can view a 6-minute video prepared by James Greatrex and me for the Pembina Insitute’s [...]
I am reminded today of a favourite quotation from John Maynard Keynes, the maligned and now rediscovered British economist. I had the opportunity to live in his former house — now the “Keyneside” student residence of Clare Hall at Cambridge University —  while taking my masters degree in international relations. Okay, that is completely irrelevant, [...]
The inauguration of President Barack Obama has shown us two things: First, that the desire for positive change can manifest itself as an unstoppable force of hope and optimism. Second, that millions of ordinary people coming together to pool their energy and resources can ultimately overpower a legion of vested interests who are working to [...]
Powerful: Energy for Everyone 2-minute teaser
Enjoy the teaser/trailer for David Chernushenko’s recently-completed second film, Powerful: Energy for Everyone. By taking control of our energy appetites and reclaiming control of our energy supply, we can lead prosperous lives powered mostly by renewable energy, and less social and ecological harm will be done in the name of [...]
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The recent G8 Summit achieved one important result. It showed that too many of ourÂÂ
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Thomas Levy had a dream, to build a “green” energy-efficient house, and to power it primarily with renewable energy, allowing him to avoid bringing in electrical lines. His dream became a reality in 2007, and he was looking for a good way to tell his story. Along came the Living Lightly Project. Upon reading an [...]
