Category: Renewables – Politics

Sorry for the disproportionate number of recent posts that address politics, but let’s be honest: that’s where most of the action is vis-à-vis energy and the environment. In other blogs, you can read about how Trump has appointed Steve Bannon, …

The Evisceration of the Environmental Protection Agency: What Does the Fox Say? Read More »

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Even those who object to Bernie Sanders’ progressive ideas need to respect his honesty and his heartfelt commitment that government should serve all the people in this great nation.  Check this out; you’ll be impressed.

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    Though I’ve been scolded quite a bit for expressing my fears about the environmental impacts of Donald Trump’s presidency, I’m certainly not the only one who dreads what’s very likely about to come. 

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I had the good fortune to take in “An Evening with Garrison Keillor” last night.  As one might expect, the event is an incredibly funny, charming, and wide-ranging monologue, based largely on stories, some true, others fictitious—all woven artfully together …

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My colleague Scott Swanson responds to my post in which I express horror at the election of Trump:  Craig, I see the world as one giant experiment, where unknown variables come into play, manipulating anticipated outcomes, and shattering expectations, thereby …

Life as an Experiment Read More »

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2GreenEnergy support-supporter Gary Tulie, of Buckinghamshire, England (see pic–Turville, Buckinghamshire, England) has these suggestions for moving clean energy along under the Trump administration: Ask this question – what pro renewables policy might appeal to climate change denying republicans? I would …

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I thought I’d reproduce this conversation I’m having on Facebook.  2GreenEnergy associate Dan Sturges makes a really good point that shifted my way of thinking on what we can expect over the next four years vis-a-vis the environment.  The discussion …

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In response to my post Optimism in the Face of Trump’s Victory, which admittedly forwards a liberal point of view, long-time reader Chaya asks, “Does being liberal imply that only your opinion is valid?”  She goes on to point out: “The …

Aren’t There Two Sides To Our Political Arguments? Read More »

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Those Sierra Club people aren’t too sanguine in Trump’s election.  Here’s what I just received: Dear Craig – Trump has released his agenda for the first 100 days. If fully implemented, it is a disaster for our country, our planet, …

Sierra Club Not Thrilled With Trump’s Proposal for His First 100 Days Read More »

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Counter-intuitive as it may be, President Trump (wow, it hurts to even type that) may provide an opportunity for renewable energy.  For one, his energy plans (other than lifting restrictions on fossil fuel extraction) are very vague; it is believed …

Trump on Renewables, Energy Efficiency Read More »

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