More on Trump and the Climate Accord
A reader asks: Craig, have you read the entire Paris Climate Accord document? I did! ….. It’s incredibly vague…. Why not step away from just spending money and maybe just maybe renegotiate the terms? (more…)
With its Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, the U.S. Parts Company with the Civilized World
As we learned to our horror yesterday, the U.S. has again elected to make itself the pariah of the world, this time with its decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. But is there any reason to be surprised? Here are a few ideas to consider:
The Implications of the U.S.’s Dropping out of the Paris Accord
It comes as no surprise that those living outside the U.S. do not view our nation and its people with the same reverence as we Americans do ourselves. And this is by no means a new phenomenon. From Wikipedia: (more…)
Worried About Climate Change? Relax.
If you’re concerned about the ultimate impact of climate change on the Earth and its people, there’s no longer any reason to worry. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) told a constituent last week that God can solve the problem of climate change if the global phenomenon truly exists. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanassy: Five Smart Technologies for Your Yard
Are you tech savvy and have a love for gardening? Do you just want to have the best lawn in the neighborhood and win that secret competition with your neighbor for best yard? Well look no further than the following tech gadgets for your yard! (more…)
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Redesigning the Future–How You Can Help Create a More Sustainable World
Sustainability is a concern that many people share. Our world is mobile and consumes abundant amounts of resources every day. Fortunately, there are careers in which finding solutions to the problems we face as a society are front and center. (more…)
America’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Here’s some good news that I came across on Facebook just now: From Business Insider: America’s first offshore wind farm launched with GE turbines twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. It really does appear that offshore wind is going to be an important element of the grid-mix of the future, largely because the turbines themselves can be utterly massive.
From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Four Ways to Green Your Pet
Research has shown that positive interactions with animals can raise levels of the hormone oxytocin, which helps encourage healing and new cell growth. Therefore, having a pet isn’t good just because you can cuddle and play with them all day long, but also because they can actually improve your health. However, owning a dog or a cat means having additional obligations. (more…)
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Where Trump Is Taking the Country; Where the Country Is Taking Trump
A commenter suggests that Trump may be sincere about a great number of issues, and that he’s willing to be persuaded by new points of view. He concluded by asking what happened to the 2GE Alerts (newsletters). (more…)
Tagged with: 2GE Alerts, collusion, conflicts of interest, obstruction of justice, supporting fossil fuels, treason
The Power of Celebrating What We All Share in Common
A friend on Facebook requested that everyone share a photo of the U.S. flag, as a sign of respect. I complied, and added:Citizens of Earth (like me) respect this flag, and the other 195–all at the same time. We recognize that we have surface-level differences from the people of other countries, but that what we share in common is much greater, and far more important.
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