International Visitor to Lecture on Challenges, Opportunities of Green Economy

A senior member of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, will deliver a public lecture at The University of Auckland on the challenges and opportunities of a green economy.

Whether you are going on grid or off grid, solar panels are the
foundation of harnessing the power of the sun for heating a home
or the water you use.

You have probably heard of a small mechanical oil water separator, haven’t you? If not, then for sure you have heard of biodiesel fuel, right? This fuel is made out of oils such vegetable or corn oil and yes, it really does work if it is made correctly.

Gasoline has gotten so expensive and with plans in the future to go even higher, now may be as good a time as any to learn how to make your own biodiesel fuel at home.

Featuring interviews with the Chairman of BP Capital, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, the Former President of Shell Oil, and other top oil companies, “Houston We Have A Problem” seeks the truth about our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Screened at our Nation’s Capital and nationwide for Earth Day, and featured on Discovery’s Planet Green as part of its Reel Impact series, the documentary is now available on DVD.

Homeowners with oil- fired boilers have faced unprecedented price rises, making it hugely costly for the hot water and heating in their homes, with many considering what options are open to them such as using lower cost biofuels.