There was a popular song here in the U.S. in the 1990s that began: “I believe that children are our future….” This has always struck me as nonsensical. The lyricist might have been thinking: OK, let’s get started with a …
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"Climate One" Produces Fabulous Conference on Consumer Adoption of Green Products
I attended a terrific conference on Friday produced by “Climate One” at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. For those who may not be aware of this incredible organization, formed 88 years ago, “The Commonwealth Club of California is the …
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Car-sharing and Electric Vehicles
I want to call readers’ attention to the whole car-sharing phenomenon – particularly as it applies to the deployment of electric vehicles, and this excellent article that tackles some of the issues. There is no doubt that car-sharing in dense …
