Writing about the political process, Bob Goldschmidt notes: The system will never allow campaign finance reform or term limits. However there is a way — individual contributions made to move election results. It’s interesting that you say this. I personally …
A couple other thoughts on the global warming (GW) “debate.” In the interview that I conducted with eminent physicist Bruce Allen for my book on renewables, he pointed out that there are numerous climatologists who do not support the anthropogenic …
If you’ve seen this video titled “United Breaks Guitars” you’re certainly not alone; in fact, you’re only one of over 6.2 million. It was created by a musician whose $3500 guitar was damaged when thrown by United baggage handlers (people …
I thought I’d write a quick post on the “debate” over global warming. Perhaps the first thing to note here is that there really are very few informed people actually debating. Of scientists covering the issue who publish peer-reviewed papers, …
My colleague Bill Moore of EV World wrote an excellent article on the likely trajectory for the price of cars and trucks. In it, he speculated that the prices of electric vehicles (once they are introduced in production quantities) may actually fall …
Here is a new post on a subject that I think lies at the very crux of the discussion on renewable energy: identifying the true costs of fossil fuels. Yes, the migration to renewable energy is expensive, but it’s the …
As I’ve noted previously, the eminent venture capitalist Vinod Khosla advises “Since one fails often, address markets that make it worthwhile when one does succeed.” This, of course, is solid advice. But unfortunately, not everyone is a position to swing for the …
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With the Copenhagen summit occupying so much attention on the international stage, I may as well weigh in with my own viewpoint. In brief: Obama’s commitment to a 17 percent emissions cut from 2005 levels by 2020 is virtually meaningless …
Guest blogger Geoff Nicholson writes: I just noticed something very curious…. Airplanes fly more when exposed to direct sunlight, hence, confirming you thesis that solar energy is the way to go. Check out this video of airplane traffic over a …
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As I wrote to a friend recently: Thanksgiving is actually my very favorite holiday; I love what it stands for: take a moment, take stock of yourself, be grateful for who you are and what you have, and take time …
