Tag: EPA

Today, back to back, I experienced two different sides to an important argument that I hope readers will find interesting.  I had a meeting this morning with Richard Stuebi, a gentleman who’s been in and around the game of raising …

The Economics Behind the Migration to Clean Energy Read More »

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Going green could improve your business’s public image and, in some cases, help you lower costs. Every business needs to know these 5 important aspects about going green. Solar Panels are a Long-Term Investment Today’s solar panels are significantly more …

From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: What Every Business Needs to Know About Going Green Read More »

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Those of us old enough to remember can recall the day when cars sold in the U.S. – even new cars — didn’t require seat belts.  And the debate here was fierce; public safety advocates had their reports detailing how …

Fuel Economy Standards – Getting Trickier As the Years Go By Read More »

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Here’s an article by Peter Lehner, Executive Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), who writes on the levels of air pollution in Beijing, which last week reached a level of 755–on a scale of 0 to 500 (the  scale …

China, Coal-Fired Power Plants, and Ecological Disaster Read More »

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I wrote recently that it’s possible Lisa Jackson is stepping down from her position as administrator of the EPA because of the imminent approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. In response, frequent commenter Larry Lemmert notes: (What will happen) if …

Pragmatically, Environmentalism Means Dealing with China's Emissions Read More »

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I wrote last week that I had no idea why Lisa Jackson would resign her position as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other than simply running out of strength from a 24/7 bombardment from certain business interests that …

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and the Keystone XL Pipeline Read More »

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The people at ACORE, the American Council on Renewable Energy totally “get it.”  Below is a reprint of part of their piece, “Renewable Energy Industry Achievements for 2012.”  In case it’s not obvious, the operative word here is “industry.”  ACORE …

Renewable Energy "Industry" Achievements for 2012 Read More »

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After four years of service as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa Jackson is stepping down.  Thus far, she has provided no reason for her decision to leave. Let me go out on a limb and suggest one: …

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson Steps Down Read More »

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Oooh, it wasn’t a good day for those of you out there with lungs.  But it was an utterly fantastic day for those who are paid to obfuscate the dangers of the emissions of coal-fired power plants.  Here’s a report …

Owners of Coal-fired Power Plants Are Breathing More Easily Tonight. Are You? Read More »

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A friend of mine sent me a bunch of material on the dangers of fracking, which I offer here to readers. But first, our brief conversation: Friend: Wow. Check this out. Craig: Thanks.  As you know, I’m a big proponent of …

Fracking: An Attempt At Fairness Read More »

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