Technology Can Save Human Civilization from Catastrophe, But Only If We Give It a Chance
Long-time 2GE readers have seen this blog morph over the years to include more posts on politics, a result of my slowly coming to realize how completely impotent clean technology is in the absence of the political will to implement it.
This seems a fitting time to point this out, given that it’s the 76th birthday of Bernie Sanders who said, “A guy named Adolf Hitler won an election in 1932, and 50 million people died as a result of that election in World War II, including 6 million Jews. So, what I learned as a little kid is that politics is, in fact, very important.”
It was just a few days ago that we discussed the new 
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo writes: The solar and wind industries are both heavily dependent of government and consumer subsidies. When those subsidies are modified or withdrawn the industries suffer massive constrictions. Solar and wind employment is a little like a gold rush. Booms always look statistically spectacular at first, because they start from a low base. ( 1+1= 2 a 100% increase!). You remind me of one of those spruikers for the California gold rush!
Not only is conserving energy in your home good for the environment, it also can be good for your wallet. The less energy you use, the less it will cost you. Electricity is the energy used the most in most homes, so finding ways to conserve is important. Here are four ways consumers can save electricity every day. 
The solar and wind energy industries are growing at rates that even experts didn’t predict. 
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A reader mentions a series of meetings he attended on technologies that can be applied to coal plants to clear up their emissions, and, in reference to one of them, notes: This is just one of many potential “cleaner fossil fuel” technologies presented. Like most new technologies, I try to keep an open mind, while accepting that many will never be commercialized.
Red is the warmest color, or at least it was. Nowadays green is hot, especially in today’s economy. Going green means saving money, water, energy, and other valuable resources. Those who’re seeking to enter the world of eco-friendly business should do so right now. 
The green movement continues to grow, spurred by innovations in a variety of industries. Continued developments in the automobile, energy and recycling industries lead the way in influencing people to adopt a greener way of life. Many of these developments, such as advances in solar energy, have made its adoption cost-effective for individuals and businesses. 
