All those of us who follow the three-ring circus that is the U.S. government when it comes to the discussion on climate change and possible steps towards mitigation must be laughing at the article linked above. This guy happens to …
Senator Calls For Investigation Into The Climate Change 'Denial-For-Hire Scheme' Read More »
As I’ve mentioned, I get several emails each day from a pro-nuclear energy group, and, the more I learn about what they’re doing, the more I deeply sympathize with their situation, which, to summarize, is dealing with public misunderstanding. How …
I received a comment from one Hugh Haskell on my recent post in which I expressed my displeasure at my fellow Americans for their failure to “get it” with respect to environmentalism in general and climate change in particular. Since …
Where Do Americans Learn About Environmentalism, Climate Disruption, Etc.? Read More »
When it comes to PR in the energy business, I must confess that I have a suspicious mind. For example, when I see a billboard like this one pictured here, I somehow believe that it must be some sort of …
Public Relations in the Energy Business Normally Means Someone’s Lying Read More »
This political campaign ad from the woman running against Mitch McConnell for a U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky reminds me of an important issue—perhaps the only important issue—driving the ultimate success of the renewable energy industry in this country: the promise of …
Here’s a reader who believes that public education on the subject of environmentalism is required. Hard to argue with that. Our discussion: Paul: What we need most is education of the public. People are too afraid of “change”. Change to …
Public Education in the Value of Environmentalism, CleanTech Read More »
Here’s a good article that shows how powerful and well-organized the fossil fuel industry is in its nonstop aggression against renewable energy—and anything else aimed at protecting the environment from harmful emissions. As a reader commented, “I hope the gig …
Understanding the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Attacks on Renewable Energy Read More »
I’m helping my daughter with her macroeconomics this semester, and really enjoying the moment for so many reasons. I love spending the time with her, and the whole process of reviewing basic economics has been quite valuable to me as …
An Old Macroeconomics Adage Has Serious Implications to Our Energy Policy Read More »
When 2GreenEnergy supporter Tim Kingston sent me this note on California’s “cap and trade” program earlier today, I’m sure he knew how I’d react: It’s simply a new way for smart, rich people and their lawyers to make even more …
Cap and Trade — Complication and Bureaucracy That Won’t Help Clean Up the Environment Read More »
My friend and colleague Vijay Rochlani, one of our 2GreenEnergy Associates, was instrumental in arranging the interview I conducted last week (for my third book: “Renewable Energy — Following the Money“) with Dr. Raj Pachauri. To my shame, I had …
