Tag: Tim Kingston

Frequent commenter Tim Kingston came across this microwind concept in Gizmag and sent it to me.  A man of few words, he writes: “FYI.” Thanks as always, Tim.  Here’s my take:  The wind conditions in 99% of the places this …

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Frequent commenter and 2GreenEnergy supporter Tim Kingston sent me this for comment: an article that asserts that climate change isn’t one of our civilization’s most important problems, and that global poverty is, in fact, at the top. Sorry to be …

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2GreenEnergy supporter Tim Kingston sent me this piece on Germany’s adoption of renewable energy.  It’s good, but I wish it were a bit more informative.  We already knew that heavy penetration of variable resources gives systems operators heartburn, and that …

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Frequent commenter Tim Kingston, who requested my response to climate change denier Anthony Watts the other day, just sent me this much more detailed and compelling response from Dr. John Abraham, a thermal sciences researcher and professor at the University …

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When 2GreenEnergy supporter Tim Kingston sent me this note on California’s “cap and trade” program earlier today, I’m sure he knew how I’d react:  It’s simply a new way for smart, rich people and their lawyers to make even more …

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Frequent commenter Tim Kingston sent me this piece on Bob Inglis, and writes: See, there are conservatives (like me) who are concerned about climate change. 🙂 Yes, Inglis is a man among men, in my book.  I’ve written quite a …

In His Position on Climate Change, Bob Inglis Shows Himself as a Man of Principle Read More »

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I marvel at the insanities of our 21st Century existence in so many ways – perhaps the greatest of which is how we’ve used the media to drive the common person to question the judgment of the scientific community.  Just …

Scientists Warn of Climate Disaster – But Are They To Be Trusted? Read More »

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Frequent commenter and 2GreenEnergy supporter Tim Kingston sent me this article from POWER Magazine called Political Correctness Trumps Energy Policy, pointing out the lack of fairness and common sense in the way the city of San Francisco provides its citizens electrical power. Thanks …

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In response to my recent piece on mass transit, frequent contributor and very bright fellow Tim Kingston writes: I fully support mass transit within an urban area — subways, etc.  What I don’t support is intercity public transportation like the …

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