I dispute that scientifically illiterate adults are a problem, rather that the issue is scientifically illiterate adults in positions of power. There is nothing we can do–or need to do–about the 100 million or so adult Americans who couldn’t tell …
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Smile!
Occasionally readers comment on the wide range of subject matter here at 2GreenEnergy: science, math, politics, philosophy, economics, sustainability, and so forth. I hope they think that’s a good thing. Here’s a post on absolutely nothing other than an effort …
Energy Consumption, Economics, and Environmentalism
To simplify where we are as a civilization and where we’re going with respect to energy consumption, economics, and environmentalism, it’s useful to postulate three broad “plans”: Plan A: We continue on our current course. We ignore the fact that our …
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The Economics of Electricity Markets
In his recent article on Renewable Energy World titled Electricity markets are weird: why a carbon price isn’t enough, Sean Casten provides several scholarly reasons that establishing a carbon tax is tricky business. I encourage everyone to read this; it’s …
Wally Rippel: Politics and Economics Have Caused Many Cold Fusion Casualties
Wally Rippel pointed out to me that there have been numerous casualties from the political and economic fall-out surrounding cold fusion. As an example, Dr. Peter Hagelstein at MIT, best known for his X-ray laser, is also a strong proponent …
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