Author: craigshields

A reader sent me the photo here and asked me to do the basic physics (no calculus) associated with what will happen to the (idiot) kid at right. The first thing to do is estimate the mass of the cylindrical …

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At left we see what news journalist Rachel Maddow believes.  It’s funny, that’s exactly what I’ve been thinking these last couple of days as well. The problem with Trump is that people pay attention to him. He should be ignored, …

The Best Way To Deal with Trump Is To Ignore Him–Especially Now Read More »

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Here’s an exchange between Trump and a reporter that illustrates what a terrible person–and even worse leader–our president is. NBC News reporter Peter Alexander: “What do you say to millions of Americans who are scared?”

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The meme here is a reminder that the bagpipe is one of the best tools for social distancing. Kidding aside, as a result of its heavy commitment to renewable energy, wind in particular, Scotland is generating twice as much power …

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Imagine a version of today’s United States in which every American understood what Teddy Roosevelt is commanding us to do in the meme here.  Think of how different a place this would be. Fox News wouldn’t exist, but more importantly, …

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It’s hard to know what motivated the bicyclist here to don this fabulous costume.  Maybe he’s trying to convey an important message: transition away from beef.  Moving our diets down the food chain benefits our health, the planet, and the …

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Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) was one of the eight lawmakers, all Republicans, who voted against the coronavirus relief package on Wednesday. Inhofe is probably best known for bringing a snowball onto the Senate floor, so as to make the point …

Profile of a Terrible Human Being: Oklahoma’s Jim Inhofe Read More »

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At last October’s “Bioneers” conference, legendary environmentalist Paul Hawken spoke about Project Drawdown, the climate change mitigation effort he co-founded. 

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The meme here raises a very good question: how does this boob have any credibility with anyone?  How in blazes does he pull this off, when no one else on Earth, now or in the past, has spouted raw gibberish …

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Europe’s “Green Deal” is much like the American concept of the “Green New Deal,” with the exception of the fact that it might actually happen.  Having said that, it is facing opposition, and from a predictable source. The Green Deal …

From the EU Coal Countries: Any Excuse Is Fine If It Impedes the Progress of Clean Energy Read More »

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