I just got back from a short hike with a friend during which we discussed the status of some of the world’s largest countries vis-à-vis renewable energy. This, of course, reminded me that we’re headed into another Conference of Parties …
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Here’s an article about Germany, and the incredible work they’ve done to replace their fossil fuel-based energy consumption with renewables. There, the clean energy movement, Energiewende, (“energy transformation”) estimates that at least 80 percent, perhaps 100%, of Germany’s electricity will …
When asked what 2GreenEnergy is, I normally talk about what we’re doing to forward the cause of clean energy, but I quickly add that we’re about sustainability more generally. I want to ensure that we play a role in any …
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To write this post, I wanted to know the origin of the term “futurist.” Per Acceleration Watch: The Oxford English Dictionary traces earliest English usage of the term futurist to 1842, referring to Christian scriptural futurists. The next usage occurs with the Italian and …
I just signed an online petition, addressed to Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren, suggesting that he reconsider his company’s relationship with Donald Trump, arguably the single most repulsive person on the planet. The reasoning is below, for anyone who may be …
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 …
One of the many consequences of climate change and the run-off of our increasingly powerful chemical fertilizers is the killing of our oceans. In this article, a team of researchers reveals how more ocean habitat is lost each year, as …
For those of you who might have missed it, here’s Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on climate change in yesterday’s New York Times. Referring to the take-away from Hurricane Sandy, the twice-Pulizer winning journalist calls it Will Climate Get Some Respect Now? …
Will Climate Get Some Respect Now? Sorry, The Answer's Unclear Read More »
I just got an email from a reader suggesting that I conduct an independent analysis on global warming. I’ve actually received half a dozen suggestions to this effect over the years. This gentleman writes: “I think both you and …
The public relations machine that works so hard to generate doubt about climate change and the extreme weather events it causes must have its hands full at this point. 2012 was a year in which the United States had no …
