Robert Murray of Murray Energy, right, hugging Energy Secretary Rick Perry
In response to one of my recent posts on the Trump administration’s assault on the environment, “Concerned Citizen” writes:
It is healthy to agree to disagree but please don’t stoop to degrading behaviors because we are all on the same team. (more…)
There are a number of different ways in which you could define eco-friendly construction, but it would be accurate to say that it involves the use of resource-efficient and environmentally responsible materials and processes. (more…)
Some people are upset that the President of the United States is a pathological liar. Others, and I think they have an even stronger cause for alarm, are distraught that about 40% of Americans either believe his steady stream of complete crap, or think that there’s nothing wrong with a pathological liar in the White House.
To both I offer this element of solace: this will be over soon. Of course, no one knows for sure, though it certainly appears that the net of justice is tightening around Trump, and that there is no path for escape.
I just had an amusing experience that I thought I’d share. Here’s an ad for an SUV that offers “wireless charging, no strings attached.” Naturally, I thought to myself: “Cool, an EV that features inductive charging; I knew we’d get there someday.” (more…)
We’ve all heard that “there is a first time for everything.” What this means, of course, is that there is a first time for everything that actually happens. Lots of things don’t happen. (more…)
You can make your home more environmentally friendly by decreasing your energy use. In addition to helping the planet, you’ll be saving money when you rely less on electrical power and other energy sources. These four energy-saving tips can be applied to your household. (more…)
We’ve all had the experience of reading something from a reliable source and wondering how it could possibly be true. Here’s an article from the Asian Development Bank that heralds the electrification of a village in Nepal with wind and solar. (more…)
My school friend “isn’t having” my contention that wind energy makes sense, but instead of refuting my point about the attractive EROI (energy return on investment), he writes: (more…)
An old school chum shared this piece of excrement on Facebook just now, to which I responded:
While late-night television host Trevor Noah certainly makes a good point in the meme at the left, one has to think that most people who encourage Trump do so because they’re afraid of what will happen if they don’t, not because they think he’s a sane and honest president with solid, well-thought-through ideas.
Imagine you’re a Republican in Congress or Trump’s cabinet. How likely are you to honestly believe that: (more…)
