DiCaprio, Climate Change, and a Carbon Fee
Here is a conversation I’m having with a reader that I thought I’d share.Reader: This piece on Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary on climate change is interesting.
Here is a conversation I’m having with a reader that I thought I’d share.Building-Integrated PV: It’s Happening Now
The subject of building-integrated solar PV (BIPV) is not new, and some version will almost definitely become popular soon, especially in places like California that have net-zero energy consumption requirements for new construction. (more…)
Climate Change Mitigation: Overturning Our Civilization’s Apathy
When I did my interview on climate change at the (Libertarian think-tank) CATO Institute a few years ago, I correctly predicted I’d find dismissive attitudes on the subject: (more…)
From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanessy: Pest Products that are Safe to Use Around the House
Insects and animals that move into your home can do some serious damage to the structure and spread or exacerbate diseases. Yet many of the products designed to remove existing pests and deter new ones from entering your home pose a threat to human and pet health and safety. Consider the following safe options the next time you face a pest invasion. (more…)
U.S. Congress Bedevils Renewable Energy–Even When It’s Trying to Help
Someone asked me the other day if the on-again/off-again tax treatment that the solar and wind industries receive from Congress is hurting the forward progress of this sector. She was referring to reports like this one from Energy Matters, a free publication from the American Energy Society (which is definitely worth a daily read): (more…)
Talkin’ Up Energy at the International Trade Forum
I have to say that I enjoyed the heck out of myself this weekend. My talk at the International Trade Forum was very well-received, which was a considerable relief considering that about half the attendees were PhDs. (more…)
Insights Into the Exploding World of Technology
Here, my colleague Fritz Maffry offers further evidence that the technology sector of the economy can be expected to become even more dominant with each passing year. He writes:
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Climate Change and a Free Press
I’m at an event hosted by the New York Press kicked off with a wonderful plenary panel discussion including folks from The National Review, Huffington Post, Fox News, Democracy Now, and The Hill.It’s said that the media doesn’t tell us what to think, but it does tell us what to think about. Here are a few notes:
Self-Expression in Writing
It’s the birthday of the fantastic British novelist Zadie Smith, arguably the most remarkable writer of our time. When she published her masterpiece “White Teeth” in 2001 at the age of 26, she left the world agape as to how it was possible for someone so young to have developed such a keen insight into the human condition.
Smith said, “Don’t write about yourself. You’re not that interesting,” and (more…)
Are You Wasting Your Vote?
Here’s an article that presents a mathematical analysis of “how not to waste your vote.” Though I find it interesting, I object to the premise, i.e., that any vote for a losing candidate, or any vote for a winning candidate in excess of the number required for his victory is wasted.
This presidential election in the U.S. is a wonderful case in point, and here are a couple of points for consideration: (more…)
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