Discussions that assert that a certain thing (e.g., the migration from fossil fuels) is “possible” or “impossible” are interesting, but news that a certain thing is actually happening are even better, in that they are based on fact, rather than speculation. …
Renewables: Happening Because of Cost, Environmental Factors Read More »
Here’s an article that provides a fairly comprehensive look at Africa as an energy hub of oil and gas production. Strangely, it doesn’t contain a single mention of renewables. Why is that strange? Simply because of:
We’ve discussed the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 decision “Citizens United” a great deal here, but it’s hard to overstate the damage this landmark case has already had on our law-making processes and the overall quality of any democracy to which …
John Paul Stevens, Citizens United, and Foreign Money in U.S. Elections Read More »
There are those who think that our civilization will find a way to progress beyond the wanton destruction of our environment, and others who say that we’re doomed, i.e., that we’re past the point of no return. I happen to …
Ohio State Legislature Buddies Up with Coal, People Rightfully Unhappy Read More »
The “war on coal” was not so much a confrontation as it was the result of the inexorable economic pressure placed on energy markets. Strange though it may sound, the demise of coal has very little to do with environmental and …
Coal Vanishing in the Developed World, Not So in Asia Read More »
Here’s an article in Forbes that chronicles an interview with Amy Francetic, Founder and Managing Director of Energize Ventures (pictured), one of the preeminent venture capital firms focusing on clean energy and other eco-supportive industries.
Here’s a quick discussion with a reader surrounding this article: Norway refuses to drill for billions of barrels of oil in Arctic, leaving ‘whole industry surprised and disappointed. Craig: Great to see them leading the charge.
There is some truth to the meme here, but, per what we see every day out there, most of his supporters love what Trump is doing. The rabble is thrilled that he’s making America Christian white male again, while punishing …
Why Trump’s Approval Rating Isn’t Falling: They LOVE the Guy! Read More »
As shown here (and more legibly below), coal consumption in the U.S. is declining precipitously. There are several drivers at play here, thus it’s impossible to quantify precisely what’s going on.
Germany’s decision to remove all coal from its grid-mix in the next 20 years is just one more part among its bold plans to move entirely to renewables. It’s a move that is made all the more difficult by its …
