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The United States military is the single largest consumer of energy in the world and recognizes its dependence on fossil fuels as a strategic disadvantage in its operations around the world. To lessen their dependence on fossil fuels, the Department of Defense is developing strong green initiatives and alternative energy programs. The U.S. military has established itself on the vanguard of implementing the most advanced green and alternative fuel technologies. The programs can be found throughout every branch of the armed forces.
Pew Charitable Trust released an extensive 88 page report in September 2011 titled: From Barracks to the Battlefield – Clean Energy Innovation and America’s Armed Forces. The report details the U.S. military plans to expand and develop energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels in a quest to maintain its military superiority worldwide. The army has incorporated green technology in many sectors of its operations from on-base electric vehicles to solor power assisted humvees. The navy has developed hybrid-electric and biofuel ships with a goal of sailing a Green Strike Group by 2016 with extensive testing beginning this year. The air force is expanding its biofuel-powered and Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) aircraft technology. Clearly the military is leading the way to stronger and more energy independent America and will continue to be on the forefront of developments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels. The Department or Defense is discussing the possibility of installing seven gigawatts of solar power on military bases to supply its own needs and to increase energy security. If you are curious and interested in seeing what new green and alternate energy technology is coming to the private sector, look to the U.S. Armed Forces.
… the WILDERNESS WORKSHOP !
2011 Academy Awards
The Wilderness Workshop is a non-profit organization whose mission, as stated on their website, is to “protect and conserve the wilderness and natural resources of the Roaring Fork Watershed, the White River National Forest, and adjacent public lands”.
127 Hours is one of ten motion pictures nominated for Best Picture this year. At this writing, we don’t know the Best Picture winner at the Academy Award Ceremony. However, we do know that Aron Ralston and the Wilderness Workshop are winners.
Aron Ralston & James Franco. 127 Hours Premiere, Los Angeles
127 Hours is a mesmerizing film depicting Aron’s evolving realization that there was only one way to free himself and save his life. James Franco portrays Aron in the Oscar nominated movie 127 Hours. Mr. Franco is nominated in the Best Actor category and is the Oscar show’s co-host this year with Anne Hathaway.
Mr. Ralston recently participated in the the NBC Network show “Minute to Win It” and won $125,000. He chose to donate his substantial winnings to the Colorado-based environmental group – Wilderness Workshop. The staff didn’t know of Aron’s winnings until the show aired February 23rd, according to the Aspen Daily News. Mr. Ralston is a member of the Wilderness Workshop Board of Directors.
Congratulations to Aron and the Wilderness Workshop!