American history contains a few examples of “the worm turning” (** see below) i.e., cases in which a downtrodden group successfully defeated the source of their oppression and changed the course of oppression accordingly. The most obvious, of course, was …
Regarding Energy and the Environment, The Worm Turns Read More »
As part of my quest to help a colleague find an investor for his small hydrokinetics projects in Brazil, he and I have frequent conversations about the strength of the overall market. In that vein, he just sent me this …
Brazil Still Passionate about “Small” Hydrokinetics Read More »
Let me begin by offering this two-minute video that I think you’ll find worthwhile. The reason I showed you that is so I could tell you this: What we need to do to achieve a sustainable civilization does not call …
Achieving Sustainability Doesn’t Require Laser-Precise Accuracy Read More »
Sorry for the bait and switch, but I don’t have a clue. Here’s a story about Fox News’ victory in a Florida court of appeals, establishing that news broadcasters have no binding legal obligation to tell the truth, or, to …
Please don’t tell me that after all this, all our rooting for the home team, that Elon Musk of Tesla Motors fame (pictured) turns out to be just another battery salesman. I remember several asinine conversations I had with representatives …
Tesla Motors, Electric Vehicles, and Battery Hoopla Read More »
In a post yesterday on Shell and the rest of the oil companies, I mentioned that I could have chosen any of hundreds of examples of corruption between Big Oil and U.S. law-makers. Here’s another beauty: each senator who voted …
I’ve had some amusing conversations with some of the scientists associated with the “advanced nuclear” group of which I am a part. Speaking to entire group of ~100 people:
Electric vehicles have already made a huge splash when it comes to small vehicles and autos designed for inner-city driving. With this success under the belt, developers of electronic motor vehicles are setting their sights much higher. The technologies emerging …
From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Electric Trucks – New Experimentation Read More »
Here’s an infographic that describes the process by which bamboo is made into eco-friendly bedding:
With the start of this year, many homeowners are making the right choice to go green. Environmentally friendly products help save money in the long run and protect our planet’s future. Achieving a green home takes more than changing out …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Make Your Home "Green" During Major Renovations Read More »
