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 …
Political Corruption vs. a Sane Energy Policy – Why We Have Hope Read More »
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 …
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 …
Petitions on Energy, the Environment, and Everything Else But the Kitchen Sink Read More »
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 …
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 …
Those Whose “Hearts Are Open” See the Need for Clean Energy Read More »
I had a short but interesting conversation with a friend earlier today about gay rights and the remarkable progress that the gay community has made in eroding the stigma attached to homosexuality and gaining social parity with heterosexuals in such …
During a talk on the adoption curve for renewable energy with a friend this morning, I mentioned that a huge factor is politics; in particular, any gains in solar and wind come as the result of the tooth-and-nail fights with …
The Adoption of Renewable Energy Requires Fighting Entrenched Interests Read More »
I had lunch yesterday at the American Wind Energy Association conference with an interesting gentleman who, quite successfully from what I could discern, develops PV and wind projects in the U.S. and Latin America. The actual business model varies: where …
The Campaign to Discredit Clean Energy Can Only Intensify Read More »
I’m going to enjoy listening to Tom Steyer (pictured here) speak at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) next Tuesday evening. I’ve written about him several times in the past; I often offer this encapsulated explanation of the …
Tom Steyer – Using His Money for the Good of the World Around Him Read More »
Each month, we read more about the battle heating up between the traditional energy industry (the providers of fossil fuels, power generation, transmission, and distribution) – versus renewable energy. But aren’t they natural enemies? Can anyone be too shocked that …
Earth Day – a Good Time to Bury the Hatchet With Respect to Clean Energy Read More »
