Author: craigshields

Here’s a video that an intelligent, well-educated and well-meaning friend sent me, which “smashes global warming as a hoax,” and came with the proviso “I don’t want a big debate on this.” Well that’s a good start.  Who really wants …

On the Climate Change “Hoax” Read More »

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Here’s a point I’ve made dozens of times: The U.S. is in the process of blowing its opportunity to participate in the $50 trillion clean energy revolution, simply because of its love affair with fossil fuels–or at least with the …

American Patriots Need To Take Action Read More »

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It was a true delight to interview R. James Woolsey, Jr. for the “national security” chapter in my first book, Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies. Here’s a highly principled fellow who has served under four U.S. presidents in this arena, culminating …

James Woolsey Makes an Important Statement About National Security Read More »

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I needed to take a fairly long drive today, which enabled me to listen to a number of news radio shows, among which was a discussion on how President Obama will be regarded by history.

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Continued thanks to my colleague Fritz Maffry for his regular contributions, including some terrific insights.  Here’s another installment. -ed — Ford is now readying a spend plan of $5 billion for electric vehicle development. That is a great sum, and …

Perspective on the Transportation Industry from 2GreenEnergy Supporter Fritz Maffry Read More »

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It’s the birthday of Sir Isaac Newton, whose work completely reversed virtually everything that was believed about the universe before he arrived on the scene in the 17th Century.  Newton was also quotable, as scientists often are; he said: “Truth is ever …

Isaac Newton Offers a Few Words To the Wise Read More »

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(Note: The woman pictured here is my wellness counselor, Terra Gold–one of the most compassionate and competent people I’ve ever met. – ed) — One of the key roles of a hospital administrator is to run a cost effective facility …

A Contributed Post: Working Towards Sustainable Hospitals – Five Ways Healthcare Can Go Green Read More »

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There’s very little to be said about this article and the chart below. If you don’t believe that the temperature of the Earth is increasing, you’re badly misinformed.

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Frequent commenter MarcoPolo often derides my concern for our civilization’s future.  In response to my post: Will We Survive Long Enough To Enjoy the Fruits of Science? he writes, “Doom, doom, doom I tells you! Down to the abyss, to ruin …

Are We Headed for Environmental Catastrophe? Read More »

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Going “clamming” on the beaches of the Northeastern U.S. means hunting for the little guys pictured here, the quahog.  But did you know that you could be making chowder out of something that had been alive for more than 500 …

More Evidence of Global Warming—But Does It Matter? Read More »

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