Those of us who believe that a rapid migration to renewable energy is underway often point to the raw power of technology advancements. We cite the numerous improvements in the efficiency of solar, wind, hydro, etc., while noting the downward …
Specialty Hydrocarbon Fluid Production – Another Breakthrough from ExxonMobil Read More »
As I wrote yesterday, a wholesale replacement of coal-fired power plants with natural gas has short-term appeal, but an unacceptable array of long-term unintended consequences, e.g., creating an environment in which the development of renewable energy isn’t financially attractive. The …
From the days in which I used to ply my trade as a marketing consultant to the Fortune 50 tech companies: IBM, H-P, Sony, Xerox, 3M, Microsoft, etc., I recall one particular client who rebuked “consultants” generally. Although he and …
Man, life is tough sometimes. One of my very best friends, a devout environmentalist, asked me today how involved I was on the 2014 California referendum that would ban fracking in our county (Santa Barbara, CA). It’s called “Measure P.” …
It’s hard to understand public apathy on important issues, when we’re constantly bombarded with proof that our voices actually matter. Over the last 50 years, Lego, one of the most revered brands on the planet, has been ensconced in a …
I had to laugh just now when I came across this article entitled: Yes, the Koch brothers really are that evil. To explain this sort of gallows humor, I need to mention that my mother and I speak frequently about …
Someone asked me recently to name some of the things I would miss most and miss least during my time here on Earth if I were to be hit by a bus this afternoon. Here’s an excerpt from what I …
Few People Would Mourn the Disappearance of Koch Industries Read More »
I wrote recently that I was mystified about PBS’s “Ask This Old House” and how it so awkwardly avoids the issue of energy and the environment. Several readers pointed out that the show is produced by WGBH in Boston, which is …
The Internet has empowered many key social phenomena of our day, including shining a light on shameful behavior—on the part of both individual people as well as corporations. This can have enormous impact, as huge numbers of people decide to …
Shell Oil’s Attempt to Clean up Its Image Is Backfiring Read More »
In response to my piece: How Dangerous is Fracking? my friend and colleague Glenn Doty makes some excellent points: The question is not “is fracking safe”. The question is: “given what we know, how likely is it that fracking would cause more net …
