Here’s an article by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on renewable energy, sustainability, energy policy, climate change, and energy efficiency: items one would think would enter into a discussion between two prospective leaders of the world’s most powerful country – but were conspicuously absent …
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Renewable Energy
Here’s Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talking about renewable energy, the externalities of fossil fuels and nuclear, subsidies for oil companies, corruption, energy policy, climate change, ocean acidification, etc. Wow. Not only do he and I agree on literally everything, we …
Writing From The Heart
I’m aware that some readers find many of my posts rather depressing, insofar as I frequently point out the terrible jam in which humankind finds itself vis-à-vis energy policy, climate change, etc. Yet I feel compelled to communicate in that …
Climate Change and Energy Policy — Problems and Solutions
In connection with climate change and our energy policy, I recently heard someone say, “21st Century problems demand 21st Century solutions.” I laughed derisively at the time, as it sounded like any one of hundreds of political slogans of yesteryear, …
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Documentary On Climate Change
An old friend from college called this morning to alert me to this documentary on climate change called “Chasing Ice.” Apparently it’s quite artsy; it won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. I’m sometimes invited to screenings of works …
The Fate of Humankind Lies In Our Hands
I had an outstanding day, the centerpiece of which was a fairly strenuous hike in the mountains above the Pacific with a fine friend. I burned a few calories, had a great time, and came back with a level of …
Free Report: How Sustainable Is Our Way of Life?
Soon we’ll publish another in our continuing series of free reports in which we aspire to provide an understanding of the most important trends that face civilization today. Based on a survey conducted in January 2012, we attempt to answer …
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Book Launch: “Is Renewable Really Doable?”
It’s time to launch my second book, Is Renewable Really Doable? on Amazon.com. The big day: March 15, 2012. I hope you will mark your calendar, and buy the book on that date. To help generate interest in the subject, …
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World Energy Outlook Roars Out a Warning
Here’s the latest report of the International Energy Agency, which is run by many of the world’s largest oil-consuming nations. It’s an annual piece called “World Energy Outlook,” and warns that without radical changes in the world’s energy infrastructure in …
Presidential Hopefuls Dispute Climate Change
What an annoying time it is to be alive. I keep telling myself to join the millions of others who simply refuse to listen to the news. But no, I had to check out this video this morning in which …
