Let’s suppose that next 50 years produces no unpredictable Earth-shattering events. Let’s speculate that the world of 2070, given what we see today re: environmental decay/climate change, the trend towards fascism, the threat of nuclear war, and all the rest doesn’t render our world a fundamentally different place than what we’re experiencing today. What will life be like?
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I can only speak for myself, but this happens to me all the time. I’ll read something that appears perfectly plausible given our current times, only to note that it came from The Onion.
Recently, we reported that U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry (pictured) made an unsuccessful attempt to bail out the failing coal industry. His grand idea was to pass legislation that would subsidize energy sources that are physically located near the plants that consume them (read: coal), claiming that this was required to guarantee grid stability and reliability. (more…)
Today is the 150th birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. As we celebrate, we recall some of the most beautiful thoughts for which he is remembered, including, “Truth never damages a cause that is just.”
The price of a share of stock is a function of the expectations that buyers and sellers have for the underlying company’s future earnings. (more…)
As I’ve mentioned, my mother and I have frequent talks on U.S. politics, and, considering we’re on different ends of the spectrum, they’re remarkably pleasant and mutually respectful. Last night I asked, “Do you think this impeachment proceeding is going to go anywhere? (more…)
Here’s an amusing claim: “New design on 250кw turbine (shown here) we are installing in Rep. Of Georgia.”
No you’re not.
Power is proportional to swept area. The device has approximately the same profile as the side of a car, as shown in this video. You’d need wind blowing at about 225 MPH to generate 250 KW.
Since long before Trump became president, scads of people, both professional and amateur psychologists, have offered conjecture as to what forms the basis of the U.S. president’s personality. (more…)
Question: Burger King now offers the plant-based Impossible Burger, and, according to the cashiers in the one closest to “2GreenEnergy headquarters,” it’s outselling everything else on the menu. How many BK outlets would you guess there are?
In response, one supposes, McDonald’s “PLT” (plant-based BLT, gotta love it) will be available in select restaurants soon. Accoring to the company, it’s “made with a juicy, plant-based patty made with Beyond Meat® and served on a sesame seed bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo-style sauce, ketchup, mustard, and a slice of processed (was that needed?) cheddar cheese.” Total outlets?
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Discussion with a friend:
Friend: Hope in the new generation.
Craig: Yes! It’s utterly spectacular. (more…)
