Global Warming: Getting at the Truth
As I write in the conclusion to my book: Renewable Energy — Facts and Fantasies, I have no axe to grind on the subject of global warming. Though I see no grounds on which to argue against the vast majority of climate scientists who have made this subject their life’s work, I think we all need to admit that it’s perfectly possible they’re all wrong. And you don’t need to be conspiracy theorist of some kind to admit that possiblility; the vast majority of 15th Century geologists sincerely believed that the world was flat. Besides, as I hope the book amply demonstrates, global climate change only is one of half a dozen reasons to move to renewable energy.
But I do want to continue to call readers’ attention to material on the subject that I consider to be professionalially constructed and compelling. On such item was co-written by Erik Conway, a gentleman whose work is chronicling the history of JPL (which, coincidentally, I can see from my back patio from my home here just northwest of Pasadena, CA). You may want to check out Merchants of Doubt, an exposé of the group of rightwing scientists hell-bent on destroying the cause of environmentalism.
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hermann Scheer, a man who will always be remembered for his incredible vision — and effectiveness — with respect to the deployment of renewables. Through his tireless work over 30 years in the German Parliament, his country soared to a position of unrivaled leadership in replacing fossil fuels and nuclear with solar, wind, biomass and hydro. Germany deployed more solar power last year than the rest of the world combined. 
You’ll travel far to find someone with more provocative and important observations on the subject of transportation than 
Good news: After a considerable chain of referrals, I have a really good starting point for my next book. My strategy is to make sure my first interview is with someone who can really take me on a deep dive into the big-picture macro-economics of clean energy (particularly job creation) both here in the US, and internationally as well.
A few readers have written in, worried about Aptera, afraid that they might have gone belly-up. No, they’re alive and well, though still in pre-production. They’ve moved to a nice facility in Oceanside, which I plan to visit next time I drive to San Diego: 
I spent a chunk of the day hunting up mailing addresses for the most influential folks in environmentalism/sustainability I could find — the Al Gores and Bill McKibbens of the world. I’d like to send a a signed copy of 
My first duty tomorrow morning is dropping off my daughter Valerie at school. 
