More on a Progressive Energy Policy
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo objects to my recent post on a progressive energy policy for two central reasons:
• It would be disastrous economically. He writes, “The fossil fuel industry represents 28% of the US economy….Your plan would immediately lessen confidence in the only industry propping up the US economy. Even a small reduction in confidence would cause a negative reaction to US capital markets.”
• Leftist “ideology-driven government green initiatives” and investment in “green industries” are doomed to failure. The public sector needs to place less emphasis on moral opinions and “ideological principles and more on responsible economic management.”
I respond: (more…)
I often write about the importance of young peoples’ contributions to planet Earth’s environmental solutions. I’ll be long gone from this planet before the final tapestry here is woven, but with the enthusiasm of people like Jason Silva, featured in this fabulous 
