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I had a chat with a friend the other day on the likely future for humankind vis-à-vis global climate change.  He asked, “What do you think it will take, Craig, for us to muster the will to do something?  If …

Global Climate Change — Framing the Conversation Read More »

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As I’m sure you’re aware, clean energy is under attack from the traditional energy industry; the oil and coal companies are spending a fortune on their PR firms and lobbyists to discredit the competition, i.e., renewable energy. And unfortunately, this …

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When I wrote this piece yesterday by Inside Climate News’ Maria Gallucci, I had no idea that just a few hours later, a friend would send me this article by the same author, in which we can see how nasty …

American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) — Working to Repeal Environmental Regulation Read More »

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It’s common for me to hear people say things like, “Boy, you renewable energy people sure are taking it on the chin.” Of course, it’s true that the whole clean energy initiative is under attack from the traditional energy industry; …

We Renewable Energy People…. Read More »

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Each week I receive several emails requesting my advice on career paths within the clean energy space. I thought I’d take a few minutes and jot down a few of the ideas that I normally try to express in response. …

A Career in Clean Energy? Here’s Some Advice Read More »

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Scientists tell us that the threat of climate change (not to mention the other issues associated with the depletion of natural resources in the face of population growth) is the most important event facing mankind in the entire history of …

Humanity Faces Crisis: A Quick Analysis Read More »

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I just interviewed Jerry Taylor of the Cato Institute for my next book, Renewable Energy – Following the Money.  This was a wonderfully engaging talk of about 90 minutes with a brilliant person, which I have time only to summarize …

This Morning’s Interview with Jerry Taylor at the Cato Institute Read More »

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During a slow period at the Electric Drive Transportation Association conference this afternoon, I walked a couple of miles across town to interview spokespeople for the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) – Senior Attorneys Jay Pendergrass and Lisa Goldman.  We talked …

Environmental Law Institute Reports on Subsidies for Energy Companies Read More »

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Many of the great consultants in green business practices have developed ways of introducing their clients to topics like LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – the internationally recognized green building certification system) and biomimicry (taking lessons from the …

The Precautionary Principle and the Gulf Oil Spill Read More »

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