I had to laugh when I came across this photo, but doesn’t it seem like the end of this insanity is right around the corner? As my mother astutely pointed out on the phone the other day, clearly a bit …
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Hydroelectricity for the Home
One comes across lots of videos like this that sugarcoat the process of generating energy for the home.
Who Benefits from the Roll Back of Obama-era Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards? Hint: It Isn’t You
The Trump administration is nothing if not utterly relentless in its cruel attack on the environment and its willingness to force grossly unpopular legislation that benefits only the ultra-wealthy. The rollback of the automotive fuel efficiency and pollution standards will:
A Bit Off-Topic, But Interesting: Universal Health Care
It’s good to see that this subject is still in the public sphere, given the extreme right-wing nature of the ruling party here in the U.S. Here’s an excellent little video featuring Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul that I hope you …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Subsidizing Coal
Question: Of the five top regulators at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), three Republicans and two Democrats, how many agree that the Trump administration’s plan to subsidize coal and nuclear is necessary to provide grid reliability, according to recent testimony …
Nobody Told Me There Would Be Days Like These
As suggested in John Lennon’s wonderful song, these are strange days indeed. A year ago, anyone with a conscience hated former Exxon/Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson.
“The Wall” — An Update
Here’s a wonderful video outlining the history of the proposed wall on the U.S./Mexico border. The latest, of course, is that Trump cannot pay for the wall without Congress, and appears willing to shut down the federal government as required to extort …
State and Local Politicians Beware: Trump’s On His Way
I’m not a big fan of the meme here. Yes, it shows hypocrisy, but Trump’s overall issues with truth and honesty make this look inconsequential in comparison.
Coal: The Saga Continues
Here’s a popular video that depicts a piece of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. In particular, it’s the story of how Canada razed two coal-fired power plants and built massive (200 MW) solar fields on that real …
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Announcing Another Brilliant Young Intern at 2GreenEnergy
I’m pleased to announce the arrival of a brand new intern here at 2GreenEnergy; a big hearty welcome to Kevin, a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. Kevin majored in energy management and will be spending a …
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