At left we have a beautiful but grim reminder: What have we become? We’ve gotten good at so many things: building shareholder value, accumulating stuff we don’t need, and walling ourselves off (both figuratively and literally). But we’ve lost so much …
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The U.S. Southern Border and Immigration
A reader submits: (We) conservatives can’t understand the attitude that our borders should be open to everyone who wants to come here, whenever they wish. We consider that a country without borders is not a country at all.
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Solar Powered Gizmos and Thingamabobs
The only good thing one can say about the ever-growing world of gadgetry is that some of these contraptions run on solar energy, adding a dimension of cool to a universe of thingamajigs that would otherwise be fairly uninteresting.
Cutting-Edge Microgrid Technology
The other day I had the good fortune to run into Charles Wells, CTO of Pxise (pronounced “pice”), whose breakthrough micro-grid technology has the potential to effect huge changes in the provision of electrical energy around the globe.
Illustration Presents Central Issue Confronting Humankind
Even without the greed depicted in this wonderful illustration, it’s questionable whether humankind can arrive at some sort of equilibrium with nature. We believe that, if we wanted to, we could consume resources sustainably here and now, in such a …
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Saying Adios to the Endangered Species Act
Folks say that Trump is capricious and unpredictable, but isn’t he really quite the opposite? Virtually every day, we read an announcement of something that is totally offensive to the well-being of the people of Earth; you can almost set your …
Note on Thorium-Based Nuclear Reactors
One of the chapters of my most recent book, “Bullish on Renewable Energy,” covers the promise of advanced nuclear, and thorium in particular. If we can make this happen, which appears likely over the next couple of decades, it will …
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A Contributed Post: Here’s Why an Effective Energy Audit Can Be Pivotal for Cost Saving
In the twenty-first century, sustainable development has become essential in real estate and construction. A house is a significant investment. People want to make choices in their homes that are cost-efficient and energy-efficient. In this way, they are laying the …
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Nestle: We May Suck as a Corporate Citizen, But We Draw the Line
Nestle doesn’t have wonderful publicity right now. Some time ago, the company took backlash when its board chairman said the notion that water was a basic human right was “extreme,” and thus water should be treated like any other commodity: …
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What To Do About Hatred and White Supremacy
When I call my mom every few days, I start off asking about family news: health issues, recent achievements, and the like. Then I often ask, “What’s happening in the world?” causing her to chuckle audibly, as she knows what …
