In this time of diminishing fossil fuels and the trend toward renewable energy, solar energy has once again taken the forefront of people’s interest. More people are installing solar panels on their homes now, than ever before.

Solar energy is the light and the heat from the sun. Solar energy is free and its supplies are unlimited. There are n air and water pollution caused about by using solar energy. But there is still some impacts on the environment although indirect.

Photovoltaic cells used to convert sunlight into electricity uses silicon and also produce some waste materials. There are also large solar thermal farms and these farms can also be harmful to the environment and desert ecosystems if not properly managed. Read the rest of this entry »

This Saturday, June 26, 2010 Cape Cod Holistic will be hosting a local display of support for the national campaign to put an end to offshore oil drilling known as:

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND

Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people from all walks of life and across all political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; it is about protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, marine sanctuaries and the fishing industry.  Let us share our knowledge, energies and passion for protecting all of the above from the devastating effects of oil drilling.

Their Mission Statement is:

1. To organize a national movement to oppose offshore oil drilling and champion clean energy and renewables. These gatherings will bring thousands of American citizens to our beaches and cities and will draw metaphorical and actual lines in the sand; human lines in the sand against the threat oil drilling poses to America’s coastal economies and marine environment.
2. To convince our State Legislators, Governors, Congress and President Obama to stop the expansion of offshore oil drilling and  to adopt policies encouraging clean and renewable energy sources.   America needs legislation that creates tax incentives and subsidies to encourage the growth of clean energy and renewable industries for America’s future.

Cape Cod Holistic will be hosting the group that lives near or is most convenient for folks living in the towns of Brewster, Harwich, Dennis & Yarmouth. Our group will be meeting at Breakwater Beach in Brewster.

There will also be groups forming in other Cape towns; Anna Cullen will be hosting the gathering at Covells Beach in Centerville. There will also be groups at Mayo Beach, Wellfleet Harbor by the Zobel Family , Nauset Beach in Orleans being organized by Melissa Renn, Nobska Beach in Woods Hole which is coming together with the help of Kim Walsh-Carlson and another by Lenore Bavota (508-292-7883 )at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich.

If you’re passionate about ceasing offshore drilling for oil then please do your very best to take a half an hour out of your day to attend at one of the above mentioned beaches. If you’re unable to make it to one of these locales you can always make your voice heard by voting on the Hands Across The Sand Website.

Cape Cod Holistic also invites you to submit your own holistically themed articles or event announcements to be posted on our site.

Also, don’t forget our Holistic Business Directory for Holistic Providers and Green Businesses where you can feature your (w)Holistic Practice or your “Green Business”.

If you have any questions about the “Hands Across the Sand” event or anything concerning our site please contact us at admin@capecodholistic.com

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