Author: Craig Shields

Here’s a discussion I’m having with a reader on the subject of the Supreme Court ruling of January 2010 that grants the rights of real persons to corporations. I hope other folks will join in.  PS: I don’t understand how …

Is Granting Unintended Rights to Corporations a Part of Capitalism? Read More »

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Not to carry on too far on this subject of the US Supreme Court’s decision to empower corporations with the rights of real persons, but I’ve begun to realize how truly intractable the problem is, and why:  virtually no one …

Implications of the US Supreme Court Decision to Grant "Personhood" to Corporations Read More »

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I’ve been preparing for my upcoming interview with Bob Pollin, Economics Professor at UMass Amherst, as the basis for my next book – this one on Clean Energy Job Creation. Here’s a list of questions I hope to cover. Please …

Interview with Bob Pollin for My Book on Clean Energy Job Creation Read More »

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  It’s time to launch my book, Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies, on Amazon.com. The big day: October 29, 2010. To help generate interest in the subject, we have a few giveaways, the first of which is a hot …

New Report on Clean Energy — Download It On October 29th Read More »

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The US government’s stimulus package will double the country’s renewable energy capacity by 2012 (from 28.8 GW from renewable energy in 2008 to 57.6 GW) , according to a White House progress report launched by Vice President Joe Biden towards …

The Vector: Is the Transition to Renewables Too Slow? Read More »

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At this early point in the development of my new book on clean energy job creation, I’m still just trying to find my feet. As the creation of new jobs for Americans is largely a subject of politics and macroeconomics, …

Clean Energy, Job Creation, and the US Supreme Court Read More »

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As I write in the conclusion to my book: Renewable Energy — Facts and Fantasies, I have no axe to grind on the subject of global warming.  Though I see no grounds on which to argue against the vast majority …

Global Warming: Getting at the Truth Read More »

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Here’s another blog post on the legacy of Hermann Scheer, German Parliamentarian and clean energy hero, who died unexpectedly yesterday.

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Americans used 4.5% less energy during 2009 than they did in 2008, while wind power generation jumped a dramatic 37.25% last year, according to a recent report released by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Natural gas use declined, while solar, hydro …

The Vector: The Energy Challenge Read More »

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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hermann Scheer, a man who will always be remembered for his incredible vision — and effectiveness — with respect to the deployment of renewables.  Through his tireless work over 30 …

Hermann Scheer — Heavyweight Champion of Renewables Read More »

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