Author: craigshields

For those keeping score, the net change in coal mining jobs since Trump took office is +771, soon to fall to +371, according to the American Energy Society. In their (highly recommended) publication “Energy Matters,” they write:

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There are many ways that you can try to be greener and reduce your energy consumption. You can take the bicycle instead of the car, recycle your home waste and compost your waste food. Making your home itself greener and …

From Guest Blogger Delicia Warren: How Technology Can Make Your Home Greener Read More »

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Obviously, our country and the world as a whole would be better off if honest and well qualified people were appointed to key cabinet posts.  But the converse isn’t always true, i.e., it seems that there are occasions in which …

Environmentalists Don’t Know When To Cheer Read More »

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Most Americans are horrified about the direction their country has taken, and, in particular, how closely this trajectory resembles the onset of fascism, with its leader’s vehemently discrediting the media, delegitimizing government institutions, and brazen lying, so loudly and so …

Worried about the Rise of Fascism in America? Relax Read More »

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Here’s an article that begins: A new type of ultra-efficient engine has been attracting the attention of several big-name investors. 

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One commenter here ridicules another: “Does ‘Mother Nature’ have an email address? I’ve Googled but can’t seem to find her.” Here’s my personal take on this, FWIW. The scientist in me understands the fallacy of assigning human characteristics to non-human …

Is “Mother Nature” a Real Thing? Read More »

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News flash, Dr. Tyson: Tragically, we simply don’t care.  Our xenophobia and love of scapegoating is far more powerful than your logic.

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These satellite images show the extent of the unfolding water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa; this is an excellent example of what, tragically, is about to take place in one form or another in places all around the globe.  …

City of Four Million People Running Out of Water Read More »

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Question:  According to a report in yesterday’s Washington Post, by what percentage is the Trump administration proposing to slash the budget of the Energy Department’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs? 

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There are a variety of reasons why vehicle owners should strive to reduce their car’s emissions. Not only is it good for the environment, but it will also allow them to enjoy a cleaner car, which can result in improved …

Guest Post by Freelance Writer Delicia Warren: Protect the Planet–How to Cut Your Driving Emissions Read More »

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