The Rest of the World Stands Aghast at Donald TrumpIn a follow-up to my recent post on Donald Trump, Larry Lemmert comments:

Craig, many of your talking points against Trump are taken from his ill- conceived words that indicate a lack of polish and a lack of political savvy. (more…)

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Some Readers Support Trump, Though They're Probably Few in NumberIn response to my post U.S. Presidential Election Could Signal the End of Hope for the Environment, frequent commenter and long-time reader Larry Lemmert writes:

Some of us would rather risk the flames of Hell or global warming rather than see Hillary and her cartel of thieves run the country into the ground. (more…)

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Oil Companies Announce Green Fund--But There's a CatchWhen it comes to oil company citizenship, this is probably about as good as it gets.  It’s a $1 billion investment in cleaning up some of the noxious byproducts of fossil fuel consumption, with a refusal to spend a nickel on the development of clean energy.

Hey, as we’ve seen so often over the past few decades, it could have been a heck of a lot worse.

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U.S. Presidential Election Could Signal the End of Hope for the EnvironmentOne of the presidential candidates has proposed to halt all federal government investment in clean energy, clean cars, and climate science.

The fact that he’s in striking distance of the White House is testimony to….what exactly?  How is it possible that close to half of American voters are OK on ruining what’s left of our environment?  I really don’t have a clue.

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Six Realistic Ways to Make Your Home Build More SustainableSustainable building is more than just a ‘buzzword’ these days. What was once a trend has now moved to a necessity; with more people every day thinking green. Sustainability starts with simplifying your life; minimising what you use, maximising what you repurpose and prioritising what really matters. (more…)

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How Bad Plumbing Can Affect Your Home Efficiency in the WinterWinters can be beautiful, but these extreme temperature can have an effect on your home in more ways than expected. One aspect that some homeowners overlook is how plumbing and a chilly winter can affect a home. The following should help you understand what a winter can do and what can be done about it. (more…)

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Here’s another wonderful way of making the point that the tech sector has dwarfed literally everything else in the world economy.  The implication: this can only get more lopsided as time goes on. (more…)

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The Electric Vehicle BoomHere’s a story that’s bound to churn up the dialog we often have here about the eco-viability of electric transportation.  The U.S. federal government is investing mightily into the charging infrastructure, as a tool to stimulate EV sales and displace internal combustion engines.  (more…)

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Trump Supporters Are Certainly Not EnvironmentalistsOf all the reasons to question the sanity and moral standing of Trump supporters, perhaps the most obvious is the environment.  Voting for Trump means thinking it’s a good idea to dismantle the Paris Accord and the EPA, while ratcheting up the consumption of coal.
Here’s an article that puts this into simple perspective.  A Trump presidency will mean 3.4 billion more tons of CO2 than those of his opponent.
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Solar Success--Four Tips For Going Off The GridThere are many reasons that getting off the grid may appeal to you. Perhaps it’s a national distrust, yearning for a simpler, less stressful life, or a desire to help Mother Nature return to a healthier condition. As unique as the choice is to each person, the basic necessities will remain concurrent. (more…)

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