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Author: craigshields
Has Trump Entered New and Uncharted Territory?
As I’ve mentioned, my mother and I have frequent talks on U.S. politics, and, considering we’re on different ends of the spectrum, they’re remarkably pleasant and mutually respectful. Last night I asked, “Do you think this impeachment proceeding is going …
Wind Energy Scam
Here’s an amusing claim: “New design on 250кw turbine (shown here) we are installing in Rep. Of Georgia.” No you’re not. Power is proportional to swept area. The device has approximately the same profile as the side of a car, …
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Speculation on Trump’s Mental State
Since long before Trump became president, scads of people, both professional and amateur psychologists, have offered conjecture as to what forms the basis of the U.S. president’s personality.
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Sustainable, Plant-Based Meat Is a Hit
Question: Burger King now offers the plant-based Impossible Burger, and, according to the cashiers in the one closest to “2GreenEnergy headquarters,” it’s outselling everything else on the menu. How many BK outlets would you guess there are? In response, one supposes, …
A New Generation Demands Climate Change Mitigation, Gets Shelled For It
Discussion with a friend: Friend: Hope in the new generation. Craig: Yes! It’s utterly spectacular.
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Allegiance to America
The other day, a reader wrote about the American pledge of allegiance, questioning its legitimacy, and wondering why people who happen to be born here should be loyal to the country’s government, regardless of its behavior.
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Renewables Without Subsidies
Here’s an article in a newsletter for angel investors that describes how the plummeting cost of solar and wind is signalling the end of government subsidies.
Nuclear Weapons
It’s the birthday of Italian-born physicist Enrico Fermi, instrumental in creating the atomic bomb in the mid-20th Century. When WWII was over and he had a chance to reflect on all this, he wrote:
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Climate Heroes
Question: Sweden has taken more action than any other country to mitigate climate change. What country ranks #2?
