I clicked on this ad from “Modern Fuels,” in the hopes of learning about some breakthrough in our planet’s use of energy, but I was disappointed to see that it concerned pencils. When was the last time you sent a …
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Question on Teachers’ Unions
No one can possibly disagree with the statement here. But there’s more to this issue. When these unions make it difficult or impossible to fire our very worst teachers, all decent people draw a line.
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Earth as the Insane Asylum of the Universe
In truth, we know essentially nothing about life beyond Earth, but Goethe’s point is a good one nonetheless. The United States may re-elect Donald Trump, unmitigated climate change is on track to destroy our only home, and we’re destroying our …
Deceptive Advertising for Kitchen Composter
Apparently, these kitchen composter appliances are selling fairly well. My only issue is this: The process of using substantial amounts of electricity (~200 Watts times 6 hours per day) from the grid to dry out food scraps is most definitely …
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Your Invitation to Learn from Ken Burns
A few years ago, I was privileged to hear a talk in a smallish auditorium by the great Ken Burns. Our world is filled with incredible minds, but IMO, Burns is at or very near the top when it comes …
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Trump Is “Unappreciated” in NYC, Putting it Mildly
As I wrote earlier, Trump is despised by New York City, and would have been wiser to hold a rally elsewhere. Attorney and Trump critic Ron Filipkowski said of Trump’s rally in the Bronx: “Right-wing media can hype this all …
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Reducing the Incidence of Gun Violence
From the Sandy Hook Promise: When the Senate failed to pass background check legislation after my sweet little Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary, I was absolutely devastated. I had spent months going from Senate office to Senate office, …
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Climate Apathy
Out of curiosity, I just signed up to receive Chevron’s monthly newsletter, which features a regular article on what the oil behemoth is doing to clean up the energy sector. Of course, if this is to mean anything substantive, it …
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Republicans v. Democrats: The Line Has Never Been Sharper
In today’s America, there is no question that the Republicans help the corporate world profit at the expense of the people, while Democrats are trying to help the common person get along. Who will win? Good question. As I like …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Basic Physics
Question: Does the diagram at left correctly predict what will happen? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. More detailed answer here.
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