Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) is a “green” holding company focused on two goals: improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn’s operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure.

Houston, the fossil fuel capital of America, is setting the right examples by converting to wind power. On July 1, Houston will receive 25 percent of its electricity from wind energy. Wind farms in West Texas will provide the needed wind energy, and at a savings to consumers.

Although I write an investment blog, I feel a need to discuss the incessant rape of Mother Earth today. As investors, we are affected by global events, especially natural disasters which can cause tumultuous upheavals to the stock market. Since 2007, we have seen a slew of record breaking climate events. There was no let-off in the year 2008.

It is hard to continuously say the same thing over and over but it is true. There is nothing to do in this market other than to keep your trades small and your cash high. Especially, if you are a perma-bull as we are now finishing the month down for the fifth time in-a-row. This is much different from anything we saw from 2003 to November 2007.