One thing I like about the French is the fiercely independent stances they take on important matters. They tend not to ask permission, but rather to use their own wits and take tough positions on key matters. As one might …
Renewable Energy: In the U.S. a Debate, in France a Commitment Read More »
Here’s a piece from the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, announcing that, after 120 years of endorsing only strictly legal actions, the organization for the first time will be embracing civil disobedience. Two quick observations, if I may: • It’s …
An Angry Country Rethinks Its Stance on Civil Disobedience Read More »
It’s so easy to look at the levels of stupidity and corruption that have so overwhelmed the U.S. democracy over the last half-century and conclude that there is no hope. Some of us may have thought that perhaps the Supreme …
Supreme Court’s 2010 Decision “Citizens United” Could Be Gone Soon Read More »
Here’s an article that illustrates what happens when regulators get clever in creating incentives for environmental stewardship and responsibility: smart people work around them, unintended consequences result, and windfall profits occur in random places that have nothing to do with …
Creating the Right Incentives for Environmental Stewardship Read More »
This is not a post on gun control, but rather on U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech on the subject. His comments serve as a startling reminder of where the United States is with respect to the reform of gun-related legislation …
Why the U.S.Government Is So Noticeably Silent in Energy Policy Read More »
I remember with a proud smile how exuberant my little daughter was about the 2008 presidential election. It did my heart good to see the 13-year-old I loved so engaged in our democratic process; she had “Yes We Can” posters …
I wrote last week that I had no idea why Lisa Jackson would resign her position as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other than simply running out of strength from a 24/7 bombardment from certain business interests that …
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and the Keystone XL Pipeline Read More »
The people at ACORE, the American Council on Renewable Energy totally “get it.” Below is a reprint of part of their piece, “Renewable Energy Industry Achievements for 2012.” In case it’s not obvious, the operative word here is “industry.” ACORE …
Renewable Energy "Industry" Achievements for 2012 Read More »
OK, it was only #22 out of the top 25 victories in 2012 for progressive legislation, but at least it made the list. IMO, it’s the single most important, what its author dubs: “Challenging Citizens United.” Peter Dreier is professor …
U.S. Supreme Court Decision "Citizens United" Is Not Long For This World Read More »
In response to my post in which I bemoan the lack of consistency in our energy policy (and thus the uncertainty facing potential investors in renewable energy), Gary Tulie, frequent commenter from the UK, writes: Why can’t the USA and the …
