Here’s a pithy little something from Evangelical Christian and meteorologist Paul Douglas; it’s his attempt to persuade his fellows to accept the evidence for climate change.
Category: Renewables – Science
Science Takes One on the Chin
Here’s an exchange that suggests that the U.S. may be losing the battle to keep science alive and functioning as the core of policy-making.
Renewable Energy: Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit
Those wishing to gain a better understanding of Iceland’s unique geography and how it lends itself to the vast amount of geothermal energy just under its surface will be interested in the article linked here. It’s a reminder that the process …
Biomimicry
Here’s a great little story of biomimicry in action, i.e., imitating naturally evolved biological processes to improve the design of solutions that benefit human civilization.
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Renewables and Energy Density
Here’s a video featuring a scientist who’s bearish on renewable energy because of energy density. “The trajectory of humankind’s use of energy has always been toward greater density. We gave up biomass in favor of coal. Nuclear is millions of …
Climate Change Tipping Point
Here’s an article of the tipping point associated with climate change. In response, a reader notes: Stop with this agenda pushing.
Science Is a “Democrat Thing”
I think I speak for literally everyone on this planet when I admit that I’m not proud of every thought that goes through my mind. I harbor a great many beliefs that I actively refrain from expressing aloud, whether they be …
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Challenging the Notion of Global Warming
As suggested here, we certainly do seem to be of two different minds when it comes to science. We don’t challenge the science behind newly developed medications to treat disease, evacuating in front of hurricanes, or sending stuff to Mars. …
Let’s Admit How Little We Know
Please check out the “DK” curve at left. From Bertrand Russell: The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.
We’re Not Big on Science
Senior engineer Wally Rippel (pictured), who contributed the chapter on cold fusion for my first book (Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies), likes to perform an exercise when he speaks in public:
