Tag: dependence on fossil fuels

Here are a couple of graphs from “The Economist” that illustrate China’s rise to dominance in the manufacturing sector and suggest where this may go from here. We need also to keep in mind that the average factory worker in …

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In response to my recent piece called “Those Whose Hearts Are Open See the Need for Clean Energy,” Debi Ireland writes: Good message Craig. You are doing good work. We need renewable energy. Dependence on fossil fuels is creating a …

Energy Policy Is One Aspect of the Crises Facing Our Civilization Read More »

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One of the highlights of my trip back east this week will be a visit to my client OTECorporation, a company with a huge head-start in ocean thermal energy conversion.  “OTEC,” as it’s normally abbreviated, is one of the renewable …

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I just signed this petition to U.S. President Obama, asking him to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline. If you agree with the vast majority of scientists studying the issue who urge us to curb our dependence on fossil fuels, you …

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When asked what 2GreenEnergy is, I normally talk about what we’re doing to forward the cause of clean energy, but I quickly add that we’re about sustainability more generally.  I want to ensure that we play a role in any …

Discussion on Electric Transportation Is Part of a Larger Topic Read More »

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Wednesday morning as I was getting ready to conclude my participation in the Renewable Energy Finance Forum, I had a thought I wanted to share.  It had been two-days of nitty-gritty financial talk — extremely precise language of tax lawyers …

Energy Policy — Looking for the Broad Side of the Barn Read More »

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Frequent commenter Larry Lemmert writes: Have you ever heard the term “clear and present danger”? … When the danger rises to an indisputable level that affects the wellbeing of everyone, we will become united and save the planet. Larry: I’ve …

Do Threats to Our Natural Environment Pose a Clear and Present Danger? Read More »

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Here’s top climate scientist Dr. James Hansen on global climate change. When people ask where I stand on this subject and why, I simply request that they watch this; I sure wish I had it in my power to get …

James Hansen on Global Climate Change Read More »

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