As I mentioned earlier, it’s the birthday of Henry David Thoreau. When we think of the long and important history of non-conformists, we probably think of Socrates first, but Thoreau is right up there in most people’s top five. Moreover, …
Category: Renewables – Politics
Helping Craft the U.S. Energy Policy — Check Out the Mayday PAC
Here’s another discussion I had with a reader who responded to my request for suggestions about new potential courses: Reader: I know this may be a little out there but have you tried engaging in the determination of public policy? …
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A Few Suggestions for the United States on Her Birthday
It’s Independence Day here in the United States—a good time to celebrate the marvels that this country represents, in particular, rule of law, and a meaningful constitution that generally protects the liberties of its individual citizens. The 4th of July is …
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The United States Tops the Charts in a Certain Industry, But It’s Not Clean Energy
Here’s a picture I took yesterday of a decommissioned fighter helicopter at a display of old vehicles of various types. This particular unit was deployed in Vietnam from 1965 through 1968. One of the veterans responsible for answering questions from …
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Tagged with: migration to clean energy
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Corruption in Government
It’s the birthday of social philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a leading figure in the Enlightenment, whose writings contain the basic ideas behind the U.S. Constitution, the French Revolution, and so many other important elements of the way Western civilization has developed …
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Political Corruption vs. a Sane Energy Policy – Why We Have Hope
Did you know that 96% of Americans believe that money has too much influence on law-making, but that 91% of Americans believe nothing can be done about this? Ah, the politics of resignation. Apparently most people believe and act as …
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Fighting City Hall – And Winning
I have to say that I’m impressed with the work being done to pass a constitutional amendment that would effectively overturn Citizens United, and restore some semblance of meaning to our democracy here in the U.S. Most people would shake …
Petitions on Energy, the Environment, and Everything Else But the Kitchen Sink
I wonder how many 2GreenEnergy readers are barraged with requests to sign petitions on issues regarding energy, the environment, or some random political issue. In truth, I sign several each week—not that I’m sure I’m doing any real amount of …
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Energy Policy in the U.S. Is a Broken Process
My mother wrote to me earlier today about the need for immigration reform, noting that any successful political party needs to embrace the notion. At the risk of sounding pessimistic, I responded: I agree, both that a) our immigration processes …
Those Whose “Hearts Are Open” See the Need for Clean Energy
The emcee at a dance recital I attended yesterday began by calling for the audience to observe a moment of silence to honor our fallen war heroes. “Please open your hearts,” he asked us as he closed his eyes and …
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