I have to say that I’m on the fence about our Proposition P here, which, if passed, would ban fracking in Santa Barbara County. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, those in favor of the ban don’t have their facts straight; the …
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Nuclear Vs. Solar and Wind–A Lame Argument If There Ever Were One
I took a nice little hike with 2GreenEnergy supporter Cameron Atwood over the weekend, during which we discussed the sad fact that the pro- and anti-nuclear people are generally arguing the wrong points.
Some Weighty Organizations Believe Climate Disruption Is a Big Deal
I just got an email from an associate who attached a scanned copy of this article (here and here) on the Pentagon’s viewpoint on the national security threat posed by climate disruption; they seem especially concerned about the imminent shortages …
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How Much Control Does Big Oil Really Have?
I had a discussion the other day with a fellow who studies energy closely, during which he told me, “Clean energy will happen when Big Oil decides it’s time.” I was quite surprised to hear this. Yes, the bad guys …
Tons of Key Environmental Issues At Stake on Tuesday
Here’s a note, albeit an obvious one, to U.S. voters about the mid-term elections on Tuesday. Get out there and vote! As the Sierra Club quite correctly informs us: Some candidates are already busy making plans that threaten our lands, …
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Today’s Young People Are Transforming Our World—But How?
Exactly how will the young people of today transform the world of tomorrow? That’s a question worth asking, even though it sure is a tough one to answer. It’s easy to get the impression that our young folks are self-absorbed …
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The Demographics of Trader Joe’s Shoppers: Pretty Consistent
I’m always amused by the demographics of Trader Joe’s shoppers, as illustrated in the stores’ (always crowded) parking lots. One doesn’t find pick-up trucks with gun racks, but one does find Priuses and other smallish high-mileage cars with life-affirming bumper …
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Small Wonder Sylvia Earle Received Time Magazine’s “Hero for the Planet” Award
Over the years I’ve been writing these posts, I’ve mentioned Dr. Sylvia Earle many times. Legendary marine biologist and environmentalist now 79 years old, she still packs a powerful wallop in her talks on the terrible impact humankind is having …
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Demand for Renewable Energy About To Explode
Here’s an article that is consistent with the theme of my current book project ( “Bullish on Renewable Energy – Eleven Reasons Why Clean Energy Investors Can’t Lose”): the cost of generating renewable energy has fallen to the point that …
From Guest Blogger Jordan: Ford Could Make a Car Like Tesla’s Model S, According to CEO
With the Tesla Model S selling quite well lately, and with Tesla reporting profits quarter after quarter, it was only a matter of time before other car makers take a page from Elon Musk’s book and start thinking about designing …
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