Tag: House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Democracy is such a powerful idea that it appears capable of surviving even when the most powerful forces of Earth are trying so desperately to destroy it.  It seems that this Monday, our leaders will have the opportunity to nullify …

U.S. Senate Could Vote To Overturn “Citizens United” – the Supreme Court Decision from Hell Read More »

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In our wide-ranging discussion of our civilization’s sustainability, I normally sidestep the issue of religion.  Yes, I occasionally write something opposing some of our nation’s elected lawmakers, ostensibly our most capable thinkers, who build their reasoning on bizarre personal viewpoints …

Civilization’s Sustainability and Interpretations of God's Will Read More »

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Perhaps the greatest single threat facing mankind today is our failure to apply reason to effect solutions. In fact, we appear to openly defy and ridicule the findings of our scientific community, writing them off as so many liars and …

Energy Policy Should Be Based on Reason Read More »

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Earlier today we had a very interesting guest-post on Religion and Renewable Energy, in which the author, Brian McGowan, begins: Recently the subject of religion has come up several times. I try not to discuss it but it keeps coming up …

Religion and Energy Policy Read More »

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As a civilization, we’re in trouble whenever politics trumps science — and we’ve seen plenty of that lately. That’s why the world is so frustrated with the inaction of the COP meeting in Cancun, as we listen to diplomats drone …

Science Is Under Violent Attack on Global Climate Change Read More »

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