Category: Renewables – Politics

In the last two days, I’ve written a couple of pieces on the presidential debates here in the U.S., and so my head’s been caught up in the subject of the psyche of the American voter.  Of course, the rest …

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Here’s a conversation I’m having with the friend who suggested that I write my “Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama.” Craig:  I took your excellent advice.  Here you go:  http://2greenenergy.com/an-open-letter/32059/. Friend:  Excellent. Well done! Craig:  Thanks.  As you know, …

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After Wednesday night’s debate, I became one of literally millions wishing to give U.S. President Barack Obama advice, and, for that reason, I certainly do not believe that what I’m about to write has any particular importance. Having said that, …

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A friend writes: Is it only my imagination, or did Obama fail to defend body blows on clean energy last night? I thought he gave a horrible performance on energy issues! Very, very weak. Are you planning to comment on …

Obama and Romney Sidestep Energy Read More »

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In response to my piece calling for an energy policy in the U.S., frequent commenter Dr. James Gover, author, speaker, and professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University, made a few interesting points, for which I thank him: 1) In …

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Perhaps I should clarify what I mean when I write that the U.S. should have an energy policy; maybe an example would serve.  Here’s one: Finland just announced their plan to phase out coal and retire it completely by 2025. …

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I’m not an advocate of war as a means of resolving disputes among nations, and I think the world would be a better place had we taken Dwight Eisenhower’s advice and not created the “military industrial complex” that he so …

U.S. Military Cuts Through the Politics of Clean Energy Read More »

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Here’s a terrific set of infographics on energy security, i.e., the concept of preventing impact to our lives due to a disruption of energy.  Obviously, this needs to be a huge factor in the discussion surrounding renewables.  To the degree …

Energy Security Infographics Read More »

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Here’s an op-ed by former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson that makes a number of excellent points about renewable energy and job creation.  Obviously, there’s nothing wrong with that; we’re all concerned with jobs and the economy, and Richardson does …

Renewable Energy and Job Creation Read More »

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For American voters looking for guidance in the 2012 election, and yes, I mean all 17 of you, I present this app from the Sierra Club. If you click on your state, you’ll receive a discussion of the candidates’ positions …

Voting in the US 2012 Election? Concerned About the Environment? Read More »

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