In one of yesterday’s posts I wrote on the U.S. rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline: “My viewpoint is that rejecting the pipeline was symbolic, but that it was an extremely important symbol.” In response, a reader remarks: “That would appear to …
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A friend asked me if I’d be interested in collaborating on a book that would offer a sensible plan to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. I responded that I’d be thrilled to collaborate on such a project and offered …
A reader challenges my post hailing Sweden for its success in the migration to renewables. I wrote: “Sweden managed to reach its goal of a 50 per cent renewable energy share several years ahead of the Swedish government’s 2020 schedule, in …
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Here’s our Instagram post from the other day. Caption: Sweden managed to reach its goal of a 50 per cent renewable energy share several years ahead of the Swedish government’s 2020 schedule, in 2012. The most recent figure of 52 per …
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Most people would say that a steady paycheck is the reason why they go to work. However, for other people the reason for doing the job they do goes beyond the financial compensation they receive. They get a deep sense …
There is no doubt that the ultra-low price of gasoline and diesel has made it tough for electric transportation, and, to a degree, renewable energy. Yet, remarkably, the world is experiencing a considerable boom in the clean energy space.
One day last month, Germany generated 90% of its electricity from renewable resources. Though this is a rarity (their average in 2015 was 33%, up from 28% in 2014), the world stands in awe of what these folks have done in terms of …
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It’s about time for me to re-offer a free service that I’ve been delivering happily for the last seven years: business plan evaluation. Suppose you have an idea for a cleantech business—anything in renewable energy, electric transportation, smart-grid, energy storage, sustainable …
It’s the birthday of Ralph Waldo Emerson, who reminded us that “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” And who wouldn’t be enthusiastic about the prospects for a sustainable civilization, given progress like that covered in these three news items? …
The migration to renewable energy is happening far faster than most people realize, and, to those who somehow can’t see this, I normally suggest simply walking outside and looking around. Of course, that’s a bit glib; what can most people …
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