Question: How much does the oil industry spend annually on lobbying in an effort to impede the passing of laws that would mitigate climate change?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. (more…)
David Attenborough is having a profound impact on our civilization’s understanding of the impending environmental collapse and the imperative to take action before it’s too late (happy 93rd birthday, btw!). The s0-called Attenborough Effect is causing things like a wholesale reduction in plastic pollution around the globe. (more…)
It’s no secret that, in this strange passage of American history, the right wing of the United States has a huge issue with climate change. Where 75% of Democrats believe that we’re already experiencing the effects of climate change, only 41% of Republicans agree. (more…)
Here’s how James Comey replied to a question from an audience member in a recent “town hall” meeting as to why he thought Trump’s personal flaws should be considered by voters in this upcoming 2020 election. (more…)
By a narrow margin, the faculty governing body of the California Polytechnic State University has voted to have homophobic Chick-fil-A removed from its San Luis Obispo campus. It’s easy to understand how professors and administrators could be divided on the issue; as much as they support tolerance, they could argue that it’s a better idea to make sure all students know what Chick-fil-A stands for and make their own decision as to where to buy their sandwiches. (more…)
There are two main things to be said about Joe Biden:
1) He’s not a sociopath; he’s a sane and decent person.
2) He’s the textbook case of “middle-of-the-road.” (more…)
In writing at least 99% of my posts here, selecting the photo is the last step before hitting “publish.” I don’t spend a huge amount of time in this process, but I normally try to amplify or further explain the point I’m making. Sometimes I’m just trying to be funny.
This post, however, started with the photo at left; somehow its pure joy called out to me.
There is hope.
The human spirit is indominable.
Nothing of any importance is accomplished without a certain enthusiastic joy.
Life is good, and these three children are here to prove it.
Here’s an exchange that suggests that the U.S. may be losing the battle to keep science alive and functioning as the core of policy-making. (more…)
Question: The solar industry required 40 years to complete its one-millionth installation. How long did it take to double that to two million (a milestone achieved last month)?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.
Relevance: Solar is a $17 billion industry in the U.S. alone. Look for real dominance in the 2020’s.
A reader asked for my comment on this video called “This Is The Face Of Leftist HATE!” He notes: Conservatives Have Been Bear Sprayed, Assaulted, Harassed & Attacked By Violent Leftists Across America. I respond: This is a very interesting subject. (more…)
