Those who believe that America is caught in a downward spiral have a great deal on which to base those beliefs – principally the nation’s failure to take a moral high ground on several main issues — energy and climate …
Optimism / Pessimism on the Future of Renewable Energy Read More »
A friend sent me this story about his local (Philadelphia) region: “Offshore Wind Farm Rejected in New Jersey.” Rightfully, he’s dismayed. The analysis here shows how flawed our whole approach is to providing energy to businesses and consumers. The whole …
I just got back from a long lunch with a brand new intern here at 2GreenEnergy — Louis de Saint Phalle. A high-powered intellectual (he speaks five languages, and is highly educated, especially in economics and the physical sciences), Louis …
Much has been written about the recent Wall Street Journal article asserting that the U.S. grid is vulnerable to a terrorist attack which could have a crippling and long-lasting (18-month) effect. This, of course, is another good reason to push …
Terrorism Threats Militate Toward Distributed Generation Read More »
One of the great questions concerning the migration to renewable energy is as follows: Will it come from policy, i.e., government’s creating a level playing field, perhaps with a carbon tax—or will it come from technology, i.e., waiting for the …
Will Clean Energy Come Through Policy or Technology? Read More »
The good news is that the U.S. wishes to play a major role in bringing electrical power to 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Apparently the reason is international relations on a grand scale; if we don’t do it, China …
Electrifying Africa and the Hopes for Clean Energy Read More »
A friend sent me this piece on a new Kansas law that enables its citizens to deny service to gay people if such service runs counter to “sincerely held religious beliefs.” He writes: “My perspective on this travesty: “Separation of church …
In Gay-bashing or Clean Energy, Let Stupidity Run Its Course Read More »
Santa Barbara is lucky enough to have one of the 13 Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums. Yesterday I checked out several dozen original documents that happened to interest me, including the first page of one of the world’s most beloved pieces …
Shortages in Energy, Water, and Food Likely To Cause Hostility Read More »
I thought I’d publish this letter that my dear friend Ray Korns sent to a bazillion government officials, expressing his outrage as to what’s happening here in the U.S. with respect to NSA spying and the manipulation of the Internet. …
Perhaps a bit off-topic, but….. Hands off the Internet! Read More »
It saddens me when I hear someone say something like, “Oh, I’m not into politics.” While I deeply sympathize with folks who are frustrated by government, I wonder if they know that the word “politics” derives from the Greek politikos, …
