Is the Trump Administration Embracing Renewable Energy?
Gary Tulie sent me this piece in Cleantechnica, which posits that the Trump administration is becoming bullish on renewable energy (not a bad name for a book) and bearish on coal.
I honestly don’t know what to make of this. Trump has been very clear that he intends to bring back jobs in coal, and, though the industry is small and shrinking, this is a big deal to his (small and shrinking) fan base. Further, it was just the other day that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt boasted that 50K new coal jobs had been created since Trump took office. (more…)
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It’s the birthday of Norwegian composer 
An old friend (“George”–possibly an ex-friend after this) shared this article on Facebook this morning, sparking the following conversation:
Is there anyone who didn’t see this coming? 
Here are the 
A friend who missed our 40-year reunion (at Trinity College in Hartford, CT) asked for my observations on the event. I responded:
Do you know the meaning of the word Tao? Don’t worry if you’ve never even heard about it. I first got familiar with the concept 
Craig Shields, reporting from Hartford, CT, the home of Trinity College, where the class of 1977 is celebrating its 40th reunion. Thrilled to be here. The attendance at events like this is self-selecting; those who aren’t able to have a good time with their classmates (for whatever reason) don’t show up. That leaves us more convivial sorts. 
Having a garden of your own is a wonderful way to lead a healthy and fulfilling life, but it can bring numerous difficulties in terms of upkeep, maintenance, and security. There is probably no healthier solution for your family than to live surrounded by nature. However, the dangers of various animals eating away at your plants and destroying your garden are high, which can result in a significant decrease in revenue and production. 
