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Neil Young – Rockin’ The EV World in “JOHNNY MAGIC” Straight from his LincVolt

March 11, 2009March 11, 2009climate change, electric cars, environment, environmental legislation, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, plug-in cars, politics, recycling, renewable energy, Saving Energy, Sustainability, Yes We Can!Leave a Comment

Legendary singer-songwriter and electric car advocate, Neil Young is out with his latest song and it could easily become the first anthem for the rapidly blowing-up EV movement in America. The rockin’ number is a tribute to Neil’s innovative and totally Greenius re-powering of his 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible with plug-in electric power.

Here’s the story from our friends at Neil Young News:

Tonight, in the latest adventures in LincVolt, Neil Young and the LV Team went out for another test drive.
On this journey, viewers experienced an extraordinary first — Neil debuted a song while driving. Singing to a soundtrack on his Mac laptop, Neil performed the new song “Johnny Magic” while playing air guitar.
The song is dedicated to Neil’s mechanic Johnathan Goodwin.

Right after the jump, TWO great video versions of this new instant classic:

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Exxon/Mobil To Fund Solar Financing Bond For Torrance Homeowners

March 8, 2009May 25, 2009carbon producers, climate change, election, environment, environmental legislation, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, politics, recycling, solar power, Sustainability, water conservation, Yes We Can!2 Comments

In a deal brokered by the city’s newly commissioned Citizens Environmental Task Force, Exxon/Mobil, owners of the Exxon/Mobil Refinery in the City of Torrance agreed today to fund a bond that will make low cost financing of solar energy systems for home and apartment owners. The loans for solar power, authorized under California’s AB 811, are added as assessments to a homeowner’s property tax bills and are passed on to the new owner if a home is sold.

Without Exxon Mobil’s funding of the financing bonds the program would not have had the money to offer loans in Torrance. The city had no money in the budget to make the program possible and no plans to find any in the midst of the on-going economic crisis. But Exxon/Mobil had no such money problems. “We’ve had one record profit quarter after another,” said a spokesperson for the oil company.

“We are so cash rich at the moment that we’re spending money all over the place while everyone else is forced to cut back. We know carbon taxes are coming and we won’t always be floating in a sea of profits we made at your expense. So it seemed only logical that we give a little back to a community we’ve released an awful lot of carbon in. Hell, that entire property our refinery’s on will probably be a superfund site after they force us to stop producing our fossil fuels.“

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Lillian Light Is No Lightweight – The Environmental Lioness of the South Bay is Fired Up, Ready To Go!

March 5, 2009March 6, 2009citizen volunteer, climate change, election, environment, environmental legislation, fossil fuels, green education, renewable energy, Saving Energy, solar power, Sustainability, Voters, water conservation, Yes We Can!2 Comments

hummin-v27_3-lillian-light The more time I spend with Lillian Light the more I admire, respect and flat out like her.

Our relationship started about a month ago when we spent an evening together carpooling to a UCLA workshop on communication climate change that we both participated in.

I wrote about our experience at the time in Greenius On The Green Scene The South Bay Report.

I dug Lillian right away. She speaks her mind, she knows what she’s talking about and she does more than just talk, she walks the environmental walk. Lillian is the real deal and a rare commodity in this world – authentic and genuine without the slightest hint of pretense or self-importance.

Lillian is also the President of the Environmental Priorities Network (EPN) and I wanted to learn more about them and more about Lillian herself. When I asked her if she’d agree to be interviewed for Creative Greenius she graciously agreed.

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Welcome To The Age of Stupid

March 2, 2009March 2, 2009carbon producers, climate change, environment, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, Killer Coal, politics, renewable energy, Saving Energy, solar power, Sustainability, water conservation, Yes We Can!2 Comments

The Greenius says, it’s never too late to wise up.

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Frankly, I’d Rather Be Getting Arrested with Bill McKibben Today

March 2, 2009December 19, 2009campaign, carbon producers, climate change, environment, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, Killer Coal, renewable energy, Saving Energy, Sustainability, Yes We Can!1 Comment

I just got the email below from author/activist/environmentalist, Bill McKibben of 350.org He’s in Washington DC with thousands, protesting the coal-fired Capitol Power plant–a dirty symbol of our dirty energy history. Bill’s helping to create the largest ever civil-disobedience on climate change in history. It’s happening right now.

Along with Al Gore, Dr. James Hansen and Joe Romm, Bill Mckibben is one of the climate change activists I admire most.

Bill asked us all to be there, but for those of us who couldn’t, he’s asking for our help by signing onto a statement of support. If you haven’t already done so, can you take just a few seconds out of your day to add your name by clicking on the 350 link? I just signed it, added some scathing comments and now we all need to stand together on this one.

After the jump, Bill McKibben’s email –

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Greenius Drinks L.A. Times’ Milkshake On Global Warming

February 28, 2009September 13, 2009carbon producers, climate change, environment, fossil fuels, greenwashing, Killer Coal, News Media2 Comments

“But some scientists say that weaning the world off coal is crucial to slowing the devastating effects of climate change.“

Really, Los Angeles Times? “Some Scientists?” That’s your report? You actually printed that?

Is that the same thing as 99% of the world’s scientists? As in every major recognized science organization and association? Is that what you’re saying? Is that what “some” is?

Because that sure doesn’t sound like what you’re saying.

It sounds like you’re saying that only “some” scientists think weaning us off coal is the single most crucial thing we must do to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving us to a climate catastrophe. It sounds like you’re saying that there’s even more scientists who think we shouldn’t. It sounds like the Los Angeles Times is telling us there is still a viable debate on this subject.

And if you’re saying that, then you’re simply full of shit and wrong and it’s my job to call you on it. Sorry, but it’s too late in the game for polite language.

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Dr. James Hansen Has Something To Tell You

February 26, 2009February 27, 2009carbon producers, citizen volunteer, climate change, election, environment, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, Killer Coal, politics1 Comment

This just in from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, via her blog (thanks to Joe Romm of Climate Progress)

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Today, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to the Acting Architect of the Capitol, Stephen T. Ayers, asking that the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) use 100 percent natural gas for its operations. They write, “the switch to natural gas will allow the CPP to dramatically reduce carbon and criteria pollutant emissions, eliminating more than 95 percent of sulfur oxides and at least 50 percent of carbon monoxide…We strongly encourage you to move forward aggressively with us on a comprehensive set of policies for the entire Capitol complex and the entire Legislative Branch to quickly reduce emissions and petroleum consumption through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean alternative fuels.”

Your Greenius says, the threat of Monday’s civil disobedience got this letter written and I hope the action itself moves us from letters to legislation. I strongly encourage Speaker Pelosi to join the Capitol Climate Action civil disobedience protest and get arrested on March the 2nd to show where she stands. She’s already in DC, it’s only a few blocks away, Speaker. Go ahead and march on over, even if it’s cold.

Why NPR Hates Electric Cars – A Greenius Expose

February 24, 2009September 26, 2009carbon producers, climate change, electric cars, environment, fossil fuels, green education, hate mongering, News Media, plug-in cars, renewable energy, Saving Energy, Sustainability, Yes We Can!4 Comments

0623-npr-cvr After hearing Frank Langfitt’s report on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition yesterday morning I quickly realized two things.

1. Frank doesn’t know too much about electric cars and didn’t do much research before recording his segment.

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2. Frank doesn’t like electric cars very much and doesn’t want you to either.

I immediately began to wonder why. Why was Frank hating on EVs? What’s behind Frank’s bete noir car thing with EV’s? Why did he call his report, “Electric Cars Still Years Away?” Does he really believe that fairy tale?

This was a mystery that only the Greenius could solve.

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Creative Greenius is EV Driven

February 24, 2009February 24, 2009carbon producers, climate change, electric cars, environment, fossil fuels, green education, plug-in cars, renewable energy, Saving Energy, Sustainability, Yes We Can!3 Comments

I am very excited to announce my participation in the launch of

We are an on-line community of people who are passionate about Electric Vehicles and we’re not shy about it. We have come together to find and organize the best content from blogs and other web sites. The goal is to create a place where it’s easy to find current and highly relevant content.

And we intend to stimulate and grow new connections – a whole lot of them. Starting right now.

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Greenius Is Fired Up Over Obama’s Green Economic Recovery Bill!

February 17, 2009February 17, 2009campaign, carbon producers, citizen volunteer, climate change, election, electric cars, environment, Environmental Politics, fossil fuels, green building, Killer Coal, News Media, plug-in cars, politics, renewable energy, Saving Energy, solar power, Sustainability, Voters, Yes We Can!1 Comment

President Obama Steps Up To Save The Economy & The Climate While Republicans No Longer Relevant

I wholeheartedly applaud, support and endorse President Barack Obama’s signing of the $787 billion economic recovery bill just moments ago. I cheer his rapid action less than a month after taking office to start getting us out of the Bush Depression – both literally and figuratively.

This bill is not only the most sweeping economic recovery package in our nation’s history, it’s also the greenest.

Fortunately for all of us, climate change guru, Joe Romm of Climate Progress, has already done the heavy lifting and outlined just how green and positive this new bill is. Read:

Here’s What’s Green In It

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