What a great time to be alive. Just when the world’s people needed a reminder that their viewpoints still matter, it appears that we’re about to see this play itself out. In particular, the people of the United States (often …
Category: Renewables – Politics
The Next U.S. President Will Not Be a Terrible Person
Here, Greta Van Susteren (pictured) explains why she believes Donald Trump could be the next president of the U.S. I disagree. He’s completely unelectable. Why? For the same reason that Chris Chistie is: he’s an &*^&^ (impolite word for “anus”). …
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A Frightening Reminder About Our Government–from the National Clean Energy Summit
At the National Clean Energy Summit yesterday, I had the opportunity to chat with Bill Ritter (pictured), ex-governor of Colorado. I reminded him of a story I had heard him tell a few years ago at one of the Renewable …
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From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Should India Look West For Sustainability Inspiration?
In a recent rundown in the International Business Times of the world’s most polluted cities, India was placed on the list six times. Delhi, Patna and Gwalior are three of the cities most affected. Population growth and industrial development, amongst …
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The Renewable Energy Adoption Curve: Comic Relief from Gandhi
In response to my post Hard To Get Too Ruffled about Renewable Energy Nay-Sayers, a reader notes: Dear Mr. Shields, renewable energy is here to stay, and people are starting to accept it. Thanks for the note. Yep, Mahatma Gandhi reminds …
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An Article from Chris Hedges: Evoking the Wrath of Nature
If I had to name the 10 thinkers on this planet whom I most admired, journalist and activist Chris Hedges would most certainly be among them. He’s been expressing his observations about the environmental and social threats facing humankind in …
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Shell Oil Says Adios to the American Legislative Exchange Council
Three pieces of good news: • Shell Oil is distancing itself from the conservative front group American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) whose purpose, among other horrors, is to spread disinformation on climate change. A Shell spokesperson said, “ALEC’s stance on …
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A Democracy In Name Only
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Of course, we Americans are reminded of this by our president’s historic trip this week to Africa and his excoriating various …
Huxley’s Low Opinion of Americans’ Approach To Life
Today is the birthday of English author Aldous Huxley, best known for his dystopian novel Brave New World. Huxley wed in 1919 and the couple traveled a lot during the early years of their marriage. According to The Writer’s Almanac: …
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Using Comedy To Drive Home Important Points
It’s remarkable how stand-up comedians can make serious points in extremely effective ways. You’re laughing you butt off at the same you’re saying to yourself, “That’s EXACTLY correct.” I’ve mentioned several times how Robert Morgan pulls this off so astonishingly …
