Strangely, most of us have a pathological need to be able to say “I told you so,” though it’s certainly nothing to be proud of. Does any decent person root for climate change to ravage this planet so he or she …
Category: Fossil Fuels
From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanassy: Run a Greener Household With These 5 Tips
Being energy efficient can also help you save some green in your wallet! Here are five areas that will make a big difference: 1) Heating and Cooling Systems: Adjusting the thermostat “can save as much as 10 percent a year …
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Federal Vs. State Government Re: the Environment: Resolving the Inconsistency
Now here’s a little piece of raw curiosity for you. When it comes to fuel standards for autos, the Trump administration wants the states to subjugate their authority to the federal government; in fact, it’s suing to force the state …
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As If There Weren’t Enough To Dislike About Coal
According to the American Energy Society (an organization that covers energy issues quite objectively), more land must now be mined to produce the same amount of coal. They write:
The End of Coal?
Are human health and environmental stewardship ever the reason for broad-ranging energy policy here in the U.S.? Well, you could look at the impressive number of accomplishments made during the Obama administration and conclude that the answer is Yes. Having said …
So Long to Alabama-based Coal Exec and His Attorney
With the rampant corruption we see all around us, it’s easy to think that big money gets everything it wants, including get-out-of-jail-free cards, via the purchase of a brand of justice unavailable to you and me. Fortunately, that’s not always …
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Here’s a Take on Coal–Directly from–The T-E-R-M-I-N-A-T-O-R
Anyone reading these words already knows where I stand on Trump’s obsession with resuscitating the coal industry. Why would he: • Deliberately inflict damage to the lungs of everyone living on Earth?
Tagged with: coal industry
Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere
We’ve all seen illustrations of devices that extract carbon dioxide from the air, and heard claims that they are possible to build. Here’s an article on the subject that at least asks the right question: But at what cost?
Scott Pruitt: By Far, the Most Effective Member of Trump’s Cabinet
Apparently, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has committed yet another gross violation of the code of ethics that apply to government employees, in this case, using public resources at his disposal to help his wife get a job. This brings the total …
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The Clean Coal Myth
Frequent commenter MarcoPolo asks: Why do you never include positive clean tech news such as the good news of new technologies in the testing phase to zap emissions from coal fired plants?
