Tag: environmental issues

The point being made here points to the skills and capacity for evil that is Donald Trump.  His demagoguery, strengthened by a major cable news channel, effectively tapped into the bigotry, fear, and ignorance of almost exactly half of the …

We Were Wrong About America Read More »

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My colleague Fritz Maffry writes:  Craig knows my thesis is that the tech firms will transform energy and transportation, and are much closer to this in large scale disruption than is commonly appreciated. I intend to help them do that.

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Here’s the best news you’ve had all day. This short but fabulous video explains why coal is a “goner” in the U.S. electricity grid-mix. Though it mentions environmental issues, the real driver, as always, is market economics; coal can’t compete …

Saying Bye to Coal Read More »

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How will recently confirmed Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh conduct himself vis-a-vis environmental issues? The answer is obvious, of course; he wouldn’t have been appointed in the first place if there were any indication whatsoever that he would impede Trump’s …

Kavanaugh and the Environment Read More »

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My pro-nuke friends spend a great deal of time reading Science Magazine and circulating articles they find most germane to environmental issues. 

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There has been much controversy over the pros and cons of GMOs in the gardening industry and while there are companies that deny using any GMOs in their products, evidence points otherwise. One company, in particular, is TruGreen which has …

From Guest Blogger Delicia Warren: Environmental Issues 2018–Are GMOs the Death of Organic Gardening? Read More »

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According to The Writer’s Almanac, it’s the anniversary of “Black Sunday” in 1935, the day on which the Great Plains region experienced one of the largest dust storms in American history.  It’s an important reminder of what happens when farm …

Eco-Threats To Our Civilization’s Food Supplies Read More »

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“Make America Great Again” has been one of the catch phrases of the Trump campaign and in some ways, he seems to be following through on some of his promises. (Can you name one? -ed )

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My mother and I have a running dialog that I’ll bet is taking places in millions of families in the U.S., and probably all over the world.  It goes like this: Son (or Daughter): The Trump presidency is a nightmare …

Trump Administration Provides Fodder for Discussion Inside American Families Read More »

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This is a very cool exercise that I heartily recommend. It says I’m headed for The Netherlands, which is not a bad recommendation.  A healthy public sector that is quite progressive on environmental and other issues. The country is very …

If Trump is Elected, Where Should You Move? Read More »

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