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Gerry Bingham
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Where can I find it and do they make that.
Replied Dec. 29, 2008
Green Search Engines
Replied Dec. 20, 2008
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- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- Energy Policy Analyst for state energy office in MA.
- Website:
- http://www.mass.gov/doer
Gerry Bingham's Blog
Don't Let it Blow Your Mind!
Today I was talking with my seven year-old daughter about having a family; how I look forward to one day her possibly having children.
"Do you think you'll have children?" I asked.
"Yeah. I want children. But, I'm NOT going to get married," she said, matter-of-factly.
"Oh really?"
"Yup. Boys are gross."
"But, you DO want your kids to… Continue
Posted on January 24, 2009 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments
Dishwashers and Car Lovers Stop Global Warming?
Posted on December 28, 2008 at 4:30pm —
Hunters and Gatherers Stop Global Warming
My work as a policy analyst is rewarding. But, I'm left wishing it would result in more significant change and do so more quickly. Mostly, this is because deep down I know the aggressive change needed will require more than implementing state energy policies or running programs assisting business. I also know better than to think the goal is to change the minds of people connected to the big problems and tu… Continue
Posted on December 20, 2008 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments
Getting Inspired About Cycling ...
If you're still hungry for more or looking for something a bit more Bohemian, check these guys out! The Ginger Ninjas are a band that toured from South America to No… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2008 at 7:53pm — 1 Comment
A Career Environmentalist Answers Grist's Questions ...
Gerry Bingham, career environmentalist, answers Grist's questions
(even though they asked someone else)
Reinventing yourself isn't easy. I was once in an MBA leadership class where we conducted a self awareness exercise to simplify a description of our identity. It was called "… Continue
Posted on December 7, 2008 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments
Links to Know About ...
NOW on PBS has a series of programs on global warming.
Union of Concerned Scientists Website on Global Warming
Can We Save the Planet and Rescue the Economy at the Same Time?: Al Gore's piece in the Dec. '08 issue of Mother Jones
Clean Energy 2030: Google's Proposal for reducing U.S. dependence on fossil fuels -- A "knol" written by Jeffrey Greenblatt, Climate and Energy Technology Manager for Google.org. I once met with Dan Reicher, Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives for Google.org, when he was at New Energy Capital in MA. It's great to see what colleagues are doing in the internet/energy space.
Top Twenty Climate Links According to Supreme Master TV: Pro-spiritual with a huge partnering bent toward stopping global warming.
What Can Our Policymakers Do?
President-Elect Obama's Agenda: Energy & Environment on Change.gov.
Obama focuses on alternative energy, environment - Boston Globe (12/15/08)
See President-elects picks for energy and environment.
Proposal Ties Economic Stimulus to Energy Plan - NYT (12/3/08)
While the details remain to be seen, this development marks the beginning of a new era for Americans: green jobs and independence from foreign oil, all while providing a significant boost to our economy. The big questions that remain? How much money? In what areas? Where will the money come from?
Obama gave a speech on Global Warming after being elected (Nov. 18).
Read a review of the speech by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Many Tweets to be had on Twitter. Check out this Blog: The Government's a-Twitter
Get it from the source realtime: MA Governor Deval Patrick Tweets
What Can Business Do?
If you're a business in MA, check out the Assistance for Business program that I coordinate.
GenGreen is a one-stop-shop for greening up.
Squidoo and the lens approach for Web 2.0. This could be the next generation of blogging.
1) Carbon Calculators
2) Joel Makower and Sustainable Business
What Can Individuals Do?
Become a Career Environmentalist
Idealist.org is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
Live small! The tiny homebuilders movement is growing. Check out the Small House Society or Resources for Life. I've got a 10'X13' recycled caretaker's shed that we got for the price of the move (only $3,000).
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