Beam Furr is currently Mayor and Commissioner for Broward County Commission District 6 in Southern Florida. 43 years ago, however, he was one of my best friends at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, best known for his gentle smile, unsinkable tolerance, and his effortless piano performances. (more…)
There is no clean water to drink. You cannot safely have a glass of water. It does not matter how thirsty you get, you cannot have a drink of water. If you got thirsty reading those sentences, imagine how much water you would crave if it was not available. (more…)
Quora.com bills itself as “a place to gain and share knowledge. It’s a platform (on which) to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers.” (more…)
When people ask me why I haven’t written a book on renewable energy in the last few years, I explain that my thinking on the subject really hasn’t changed very much recently. (more…)
People describe the new “Nobe” from Estonia as “adorable” and “cute.” (more…)
Most eco-conscious people want to find ways to save energy and reduce their carbon footprint. You can make efforts to reduce the amount of energy you use by turning off lights, lowering your thermostat and making a conscious effort not to waste electricity. (more…)
The electrification of transportation is a multifaceted project, including, at a minimum: (more…)
Every few days we get a new report of another country or state/province within a country that’s passed a law that sets an ambitious target date for going carbon neutral. Here, it’s Hawaii, and the year is 2045. (more…)
Apparently, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has committed yet another gross violation of the code of ethics that apply to government employees, in this case, using public resources at his disposal to help his wife get a job. This brings the total of Pruitt’s scandals for which he’s being investigated to lucky 13. (more…)
Here’s an article that suggests an alternative approach to dealing with climate change, as suggested in the headline above. That sounds like a solid idea, until one considers a few points: (more…)
