Bill Gross, Renewable Energy, Our planet and Hope

04/06/21 • 25 min

When I mention the phrase “climate change,” does your mind immediately go to doom and gloom? I think we’re all plagued by a bit of fatalism when it comes to the subject... I know I tend to be. But there may just be hope on the horizon! Through a combination of ingenious technology, our climate future might just look a little brighter today than it did yesterday.

In this episode, I’ll share with you the story of Bill Gross, a US businessman who uses his shrewd acumen for the business and tech worlds for a greater good. Bill has put his incredible business skills to great use in the fight against climate change and has tackled some of the issue’s most important problems.

Did you know that in 2017, the cost of solar energy actually became cheaper than fossil fuel? Listen to find out how it may just be possible to fix the solar energy storage conundrum and switch to a cleaner, more renewable system.

Tune in to Episode 24 of Flowerhood, to hear my musings on the relationship between natural growing patterns and the start-up world and to hear Bill Gross’s story and his achievements in climate technology.

In this episode, you will learn:

About Bill Gross and his fascinating backstory (5:20)
How Bill became interested in alternative energy sources (6:52)
What factors go into successful startups-- and which ones matter the most (9:37)
About the similarities I find between natural, seasonal winters and an “economic winter” (13:05)
How our CO2 emissions are affecting our climate (15:18)
About Moore’s Law and how it might be useful in designing cheaper, more efficient energy storage (17:50)
About Bill’s strategy for solar energy storage (20:20)
The future possibilities of solar energy (21:08)

Let’s Connect!

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In this episode, you will learn:

About Bill Gross and his fascinating backstory (5:20)
How Bill became interested in alternative energy sources (6:52)
What factors go into successful startups-- and which ones matter the most (9:37)
About the similarities I find between natural, seasonal winters and an “economic winter” (13:05)
How our CO2 emissions are affecting our climate (15:18)
About Moore’s Law and how it might be useful in designing cheaper, more efficient energy storage (17:50)
About Bill’s strategy for solar energy storage (20:20)
The future possibilities of solar energy (21:08)

Let’s Connect!

Resources Mentioned

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Guided Meditation in Nature

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Do you find yourself muddling through sleepless nights and groggy days? Constantly frazzled, feeling anxious and exhausted? I’d love to share with you my techniques for a restful, full night’s sleep, as well as a tip for correcting your circadian rhythm.

In this episode, I want to share with you a guided meditation journey through nature. Think of it as a reset for a stressful day or the perfect start to a tranquil night. I also discuss some of the modern technology standing between us and optimal rest.

Tune in to Episode 23 of Flowerhood, to learn how to trade our smartphones, tablets, and artificial light for peace, calm, and rejuvenation.

Join me for a guided meditation starting at 10:55. (But please make sure you’re not driving while listening! You might be a little too relaxed for that!)

In this episode, you will learn:

How camping can be beneficial to resetting your circadian rhythm (1:28)
How the last 150 years of electricity has manipulated our natural rest patterns (2:01)
The ways meditation can enhance neuroplasticity and what that means for you and your sleep (5:53)
About my own successful sleep practices (6:34)
The surprising (and quantifiable!) benefits of an afternoon nap (8:04)
Guided meditation (10:53)

Let’s Connect!

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