EP 350 - Infinite Resources with Jeff Krehmer

<p>Mark interviews engineer and author Jeff Krehmer about his new book <strong>Infinite Resources: <em>How to Sustainably Develop the Arctic, by Supplying Green Hydrogen, Fresh Water, and Healthy Food to the World</em></strong>.</p> <p>Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor.</p> <p><img alt="May be an image of text that says 'Internationàl Women's Day Happy International Women's Day #Inspirelnclusion #IWD2024'" height="586" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/431625301_10168853666600051_7624953088909679983_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=5f2048&amp;_nc_ohc=0ePBkzfxrQ0AX8mmLDE&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;oh=00_AfBoRHdpnOnV5Uk0HZ22jsl3ig77RU32zKkLFjcYMgBrQQ&amp;oe=65EF373C" width="586" /></p> <p>Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion.</p> <p>Learn more about International Women's Day and find resources at: <a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/">InternationalWomensDay.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>In the interview, Mark and Jeff talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Jeff's background in various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, project management, software, computer sales</li> <li>Sitting on the vision for this current book project for more than ten years, and how having a heart attack two years ago prompted the idea that he should get that work out into the world</li> <li>The basic premise of the book in that the arctic can create a sustainable solution if we leverage it in the right way</li> <li>"If global warming is the problem, then shouldn't we be maximizing global cooling?"</li> <li>The boiling temperature of different liquids, such as propane</li> <li>Some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded on earth</li> <li>How the book has numerous possible target audience readers, depending on which of the world's problems they are looking to solve (or the economics they want to reap benefits from)</li> <li>What people can do to help</li> <li>And more . . .</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>After the interview Mark reflects on the fact that, in the same way that humans have had an impact on the world, and Jeff is reminding us of the positive impact we can have if we learn and we act, we have an impact on one another. This is a reminder to authors of the powerful impact that they can have with the words they write and share.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links of Interest:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.infiniteresourcesbook.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Infinite Resources Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-krehmer/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jeff Krehmer on LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">International Women's Day</a></li> <li><a href="https://fas.st/t/Lx9ZBcyM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ScribeCount</a> (Mark's Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://starkreflections.ca/2023/02/10/episode-290-thanks-for-the-inspiration-jim-turcott/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mark's YouTube Channel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markleslie" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Buy Mark a Coffee</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Patreon for Stark Reflections</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212055866-Subscribe-to-your-Audio-RSS-link-on-the-Patreon-app" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/workingwithlibrariesandbookstores" rel="noopener" target="_blank">An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries</a> <ul> <li> <div><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1168738" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Smashwords Link</a></div>  (eBook 57% Off until end of Feb 2024)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/relaxedauthor/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Relaxed Author</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://payhip.com/b/w7Gg1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Buy eBook Direct</a></li> <li><a href="https://payhip.com/b/QK4ks" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Buy Audiobook Direct</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/b/publishingpitfalls" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Publishing Pitfalls for Authors</a></li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/b/workingwithlibrariesandbookstores" rel="noopener" target="_blank">An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Wide for the Win</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This Time Around (Short Story)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Canadian Werewolf in New York</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stowe Away (Novella)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fear and Longing in Los Angeles</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.panoramaproject.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fright Nights, Big City</a></li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/loversmoon" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lover's Moon</a></li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/hexandcity" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hex and the City</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/b/thecanadianmounted" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles</a></li> <li><a href="https://books2read.com/diehardtrivia" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Jeff Krehmer</strong> is a professional mechanical engineer and the author of "Infinite Resources." He is president and chief engineer at Big Time Engineering Corp.</p> <p>During his engineering career, Jeff has worked as a salesperson, technical support technician, estimator, project manager, product designer and engineering manager. He has more than a decade of experience designing equipment for the oil and gas sector and is a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP).</p> <p>Jeff has volunteered with and received awards for his volunteer work with the Canadian Ski Patrol System, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and APEGA, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-dark-gray-background-color has-dark-gray-color" /> <p><em>The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.incompetech.com</a></em> <em>and is Licensed under</em> Creative Commons: By <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Attribution 3.0</a></p>