As we bump along into a new year, perhaps it’s time to ask ourselves: What do the world’s scientists tell us about our course vis-à-vis sustainability? Well, a lot of things, really. For example, our oceans are over-fished and filled …
At Issue in the 21st Century: Coal-Fired Power Plants Read More »
Friday afternoon I attended the holiday luncheon of the Maverick Angels, an investor club local to me here in Southern California. I really like these people; they’re sharp, articulate, and they move swiftly when they like what they see. In …
Dealing with the Cause of the Problem, Not the Effects Read More »
Apparently, the city of Indianapolis is in the process of changing out its entire fleet of non-police cars and trucks with electric vehicles. I hope this comes amidst an entire rethinking of the way the city addresses the issue of …
It’s good to see the public and private sectors working together. Here’s a story announcing the U.S. Department of Energy’s five-year, $120-million award for a team of 14 companies, universities and national laboratories. The project will be led by Argonne …
Developing Advanced Battery Packs for Electric Vehicles Read More »
Here’s a well-written article that contains a great deal of truth. Many environmentalists take knee-jerk positions, often rooted in an incomplete and self-serving view of the relevant science, and these positions can ultimately do more harm to the environment than …
When I interviewed Robin Murphy, spokesperson from the World Resource Institute for my first book, “Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies” I recall how impressed I was at the organization and their work. Here’s an article they wrote on the …
A friend of mine who had made some energy-related suggestions to President Obama just received a very thoughtful and well-written note in response, talking up the “all-of-the-above” strategy. I respond: That’s great. From here, I’d like to see some real …
U.S. President Obama's “All-of-the-Above” Energy Strategy Read More »
Here’s some good news in the photovoltaics world: the first about a new record in solar efficiency and the second about a super-absorbent solar cell. I’m reminded of a conversation I have frequently with clean energy nay-sayers. As renewable energy …
Renewable Energy Technology Improving Performance, Reducing Costs Read More »
Just got back from the TV studio, shooting a video of “energy and ethics.” Here’s the script I wrote for myself. Delivery-wise, I would give myself a B. I was OK, but I’ve done better. Since most of our energy …
A friend just asked me what I think of the Tesla Supercharger stations. I think it’s a good concept overall, from the standpoint of the EV adoption curve, though this is a bit misleading. In the middle of a sunny …
