Frequent contributor Brian McGowan comments on my post in which I write: “Lastly, I appeal to patriotism. If you really care about America, and I’m sure the vast majority of the show’s listeners do, here are a few things to …
Category: Renewables – Politics
Talking Renewable Energy on a Conservative Radio Talk-Show
An old friend from high school has invited me to be a guest on his radio show which takes a conservative perspective on the topics of the day. I’ll be on for an hour to talk to him and entertain …
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Humankind's Fate Lies in Its Energy Policy
Of all the great minds whose essays I read on the world energy scene and its surrounding geopolitical implications (global hostility, climate change, world economics, etc.) Michael T. Klare just may be my favorite. Dr. Klare: … is The Five …
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The Mysterious Barack Obama
Insofar as it’s the birthday of U.S. President Barack Obama, I thought I’d write this short post, simply to state that the man remains an enigma to me. What bemuses me about Obama is that an intelligent, sensitive, and extremely powerful …
The U.S. Declaration of Independence
According to the Writer’s Almanac, today is the anniversary of the official signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They write: “It was introduced as a resolution by Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia on June 7, 1776 — …
From Guest Blogger Cass: Renewable Heat Initiative to Pump Money into Green Households
Good news for householders: the Government’s Renewable Heat Initiative (RHI) is being extended to residential properties. This means that green homeowners could be paid hundreds of pounds a year for generating heat by solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat …
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National Defense Authorization Act Nullifies the U.S. Constitution
Though it’s arguably off-topic, I mention my outrage at National Defense Authorization Act every month or so. Today, as incredible as it may seem, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has turned down the numerous activists and …
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Like It Or Not, Our Energy Policy Actually Affects Our Prospects for Survival
I happened to tune into U.S.-based broadcast network CBS’s weekly “Sunday Morning” just now and noticed that it featured a look at the future of humankind, a subject in which I take a keen interest. Not too surprisingly, the piece …
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Renewable Energy in the Developing World
Here’s an article that echoes a point I make often: bringing renewable energy to the developing world represents arguably the biggest bang for our philanthropic buck. Here, you’ll learn about the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) and why its executive …
Fewer Than One-Quarter of Americans Trust Their Utilities
Here’s an article based on a survey of Americans, and, frankly, most of its findings are unremarkable. But one thing that would raise any reader’s eyebrows is the amazing lack of trust that we apparently have in our utilities to …
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