Here’s good reading for those who don’t mind laughing and crying at the same time: the U.S. Senate’s discussion and voting on the acceptance of the theory of climate change. I’m reminded of the report I wrote a few years …
Is Human Activity Causing Climate Change? That Depends on Whom You Ask. Read More »
I’m sure there are people who enjoy writing press releases; I just happen not to be one of them, especially since they require such an appalling lack of modesty. Yet I force myself to crank one out every time I …
Here’s one of those “What’s wrong with this picture” quizzes. Bill and Melinda Gates, co-chairs of their Foundation, the most powerful philanthropic force on Earth, gave an hour-long interview on Charlie Rose (PBS) that aired last night. Here are my …
Improving Conditions for the Poorest of the Poor Read More »
A high school boy from Sarasota, Florida (pictured) writes: Mr. Shields: I am a student at Sarasota Christian School, and in my English class we are doing research topics. My research topic is alternative energy, and my question is, do …
Young Man Writes School Paper on the Cost-Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Read More »
Whenever I publish a new book (like Bullish on Renewable Energy) it gets me thinking of all the other books coming out at the same time, and how, I’d like to think, they weave themselves together into a kind of …
Books on Sustainability Offer Harmonious Messages Read More »
Any business today, whether it is more than 100 years old or a new start-up is looking for sustainable operating methods. Sukanto Tanoto is an example of one businessman and entrepreneur who promotes sustainable forestry practices and land management techniques. The main …
From a Guest Blogger: Sustainable Forestry Is a Top Priority Read More »
A nuclear energy scientist from a group of which I’m a part writes: (It wasn’t hard to see how) we came to agreement that a proven technology should be developed ASAP to produce abundant, clean energy, reduce existing health risks, …
I’m still a bit aghast that the entire two-day Ocean Energy conference is conducted annually without a single mention of OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion). There are speakers promoting technologies in hydrokinetics and offshore wind, who, when pressed, admit that …
It’s been a while since I’m mentioned the corruption in the U.S. government brought about by the Citizens United decision that, coincidentally, was handed down exactly five years ago. Long after it is overturned by what’s left of our democratic …
Saving American Democracy–A Good Idea If You Care About Clean Energy–Or Anything Else Read More »
I mentioned just the other day that sea level rise is arguably the most frightening aspect of climate change. In a comment to this post, I wrote: Of all the terrifying aspects of climate disruption, sea level rise is the …
