Author: craigshields

Anyone who loves a good prank will get a charge out of what happened to Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, the target of a hoax the size of all outdoors (quite literally). The only thing that would make this any better …

Blackrock and Environmental Sustainability–The Prank of the Century Read More »

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Here’s a good, albeit fairly general, article on plant-based meat: how it’s finding its way onto restaurant menus,  its capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, etc. IMO, the most amazing thing about this whole arena is the taste;

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The United States needs to award a daily prize for the news event that best epitomizes contemporary American culture.   My vote for yesterday’s winner goes to Walmart, for ordering its workers to remove video game signs and displays that depict violence …

And the Absurdity Award Goes To…… Read More »

Fabulous point here.  As you’re reading this, there are many millions of people working in more than 200,000 groups whose purpose is environmental and social justice.  If you were to read the names of these groups at one per second, …

Lots of Good People, Hard At Work Read More »

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Nowadays, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of creating sustainable systems in our society. In order to combat the threat of dwindling resources, businesses and governments are starting to explore environmentally conscious alternatives on a variety …

A Contributed Post: Creating Sustainability Through Utility Infrastructures  Read More »

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On this day in 1974, Richard Nixon officially resigned from the presidency. This is worth noting because Nixon had significant political support….right up to the time that he didn’t.

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In a world of so much distance and indifference, it’s good to remember the loving humanism of Kurt Vonnegut.  Warm brandy on a frosty evening.

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This is good, but I look at it a bit differently.  I would add “climate change mitigation” to the list of things everyone wants. (I would add “universal healthcare” to the list too.)

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What’s the story with the tariffs on China?  The deal with Iran?  Regime change in Venezuela?  Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula? 

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That’s the title of a recent report from French-based global banking group BNP Paribas, predicting the end of the oil industry.  It’s discussed here, where the author explains why he believes that solar, wind and EVs will be the death …

Wells, Wires, and Wheels Read More »

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