Category: Fossil Fuels

I never know what to make of the frequent references I come across to the International Monetary Fund.  Who exactly are these mysterious and terribly powerful people?  How do they work?  What are their true motivations? In any case, they …

International Monetary Fund Calls for Reform on Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Read More »

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I want to thank the many people who have helped 2GreenEnergy along the way in our attempts to popularize the site.  Though we have a great deal further to go, we’ve come a long way, and I’m grateful for all …

Infographics in the Energy Space Can Drive Social Media Frenzies Read More »

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Maybe it’s a “guy-thing,” but I’ve always loved tree houses.  One of the first books I ever loved was Swiss Family Robinson – and not for the plot or the characters; I just enjoyed how the author totally transported me …

The Many Faces of the Sierra Club Read More »

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Maybe it’s a “guy-thing,” but I’ve always loved tree houses.  One of the first books I ever loved was Swiss Family Robinson – and not for the plot or the characters; I just enjoyed how the author totally transported me …

The Many Faces of the Sierra Club Read More »

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My friend Cameron Atwood sent me this masterpiece on environmental activism by Bill McKibben, and asked me to comment on what he writes about peak oil. I believe he’s correct; I think money and technology will converge to keep the …

Bill McKibben on Peak Oil and Environmental Activism Read More »

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I was on a conference call this morning on which I told the audience that the American electorate is becoming far more focused on environmental issues than they were just a few short months ago.  Based on what I read …

Americans Are Changing Course on Environmental Issues Read More »

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During a flight to the East Coast a few months ago, I sat next to a pretty young girl – perhaps in her early 20s.  During our conversation, I noticed she had a somewhat raspy voice, and I remember suggesting …

The World's Worst Air Takes Its Toll On Those Who Live in Seoul, Korea Read More »

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Oil rigs today are seen as a symbol of dirty energy, and there are a whole lot of them – over 4,000 oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico alone. And while they’re built to last through all sorts of …

From Guest Blogger Brandon Peters: Turning Oil Rigs Green Read More »

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In this piece I just wrote on economic incentives for wind, I suppose I should have pointed out this obvious fact: most of the people calling for an end to the subsidies for wind are, in one form or another, …

The Most Common Motivation for Ending Renewable Energy Subsidies: Greed Read More »

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If I had to live on exactly three foodstuffs for the rest of my life, I’d choose oysters, mangoes and beer.  Perhaps I could do better nutritionally if I were to study the subject seriously, but it would be hard …

Fossil Fuels, Ocean Acidification, and the Oyster Population Read More »

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