Here’s a clean energy investment opportunity that I don’t particularly recommend, for two main reasons: Flywheels have been around for hundreds of years, and, actually represented a viable potential solution to our energy storage needs, until the cost of batteries …
Tag: global warming
Chevron’s New Branding Campaign
Rebranding a company is an enterprise I’ve undertaken dozens, probably hundreds of times. The game here, of course, is to align the client’s organization with something that already exists in customers’ minds. Here we see Chevron calling itself the “human …
The Pentagon Is Nothing If Not Science-Driven
One thing to admire about the U.S. military is its pragmatic and apolitical viewpoints. Global warming is a terrific example. The Pentagon couldn’t give a damn about the debates arising up from the climate-deniers. They have a responsibility to protect …
To a Degree, Kids’ Reactions To Climate Change Are a Function of Discussions in the Family Home
In a recent post on our children’s reactions to climate change, I noted that young people are either angry/worried, or completely oblivious. I believe that, in the main, where this lands is a function of the kid’s family, i.e., what …
Climate Emergency May Displace 216 Million Within Countries by 2050: World Bank
From this article on a new report from The World Bank, an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. Underscoring the necessity of immediate and …
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Global Warming–Taking Real Action
It’s good to see that the news media has amped up its coverage of climate change, and that all but the QAnon-style lunatic fringe understands that human activity is the cause of the problem. That should mean that our civilization …
Global Warming and Continuous Change
From CBS News: Just a quick glance at the new U.S. Climate Normals maps published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Tuesday is enough for most climate scientists to say, “I told you so.” And it’s not just because the …
From Guest Blogger Jenna Tsui: Amazon Fails to Appeal to Environmentalists
Amazon and sustainability. These two words have always felt odd beside each other — and they still do. There is only one reason why Amazon.com encourages people to ship bottled water and single servings of Cup-O-Noodle halfway across the country: …
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What Does Global Warming Look Like? Ask an Alaskan
Whether we’re talking about more frequent and intense wildfires, droughts, floods or windstorms, most Americans are already experiencing the results of climate change. But, since the arctic is warming at a far more rapid pace than the rest of the …
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Challenging the Notion of Global Warming
As suggested here, we certainly do seem to be of two different minds when it comes to science. We don’t challenge the science behind newly developed medications to treat disease, evacuating in front of hurricanes, or sending stuff to Mars. …
