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Entries from February 2010

WashPost, yet again: some true items spun into truthiness

February 26th, 2010 · Comments Off on WashPost, yet again: some true items spun into truthiness

The Washington Post asked the other day “what’s going on” that people are confused about climate and energy issues. Well, today’s The Washington Post provided yet another example, in a distressingly long list of examples, as to why that confusion. Entitled The Green Jobs Myth, former GE Smart Grid engineer Sunil Sharan argues that (as […]

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Tags: clean energy jobs · truthiness · Washington Post

“If the glove won’t fit …” Deniers advocates vs skeptical scientists

February 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on “If the glove won’t fit …” Deniers advocates vs skeptical scientists

Bill McKibben‘s LATimes OPED today makes a searing, and truthful, analogy. The title gives it away The O.J. tactic Climate change skeptics sound like Simpson’s lawyers: If the winter glove won’t fit, you must acquit. Opinion Yes, those who are fighting so mightedly to confuse the public about the state of climate scientists are like […]

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Tags: climate change · climate delayers · environmental · Global Warming · global warming deniers · political symbols

Energy Smart Tom speaks directly, talks tough …

February 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on Energy Smart Tom speaks directly, talks tough …

Representative Tom Perriello (D-VA-5) was one of the first candidates to make the Energy Smart list. Today, not for the first time, he provided a clear statement as to why he merited and continues to merit a prominent position in the ‘must support’ list for anyone concerned about fostering a prosperous and secure America future. […]

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Tags: energy smart

The tyranny of the quarterly profit report: Musings on the President’s speech to the Business Roundtable

February 24th, 2010 · Comments Off on The tyranny of the quarterly profit report: Musings on the President’s speech to the Business Roundtable

President Barack Obama spoke to and met with the Business Roundtable today in a speech that could be described as extending an arm, seeking agreement to work together for the common good.  This could be a real challenge as, for example, Obama challenged business leaders to lead beyond the daily stock ticker and the quarterly […]

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Tags: Energy · President Barack Obama

An entrepreneur reports from the “Green Olympics”

February 24th, 2010 · Comments Off on An entrepreneur reports from the “Green Olympics”

Jack Hidary, one of the more innovative green entrepreneurs, is at the Vancouver Olympics evidently enjoying himself at events (evidently speed skating) but, more importantly, engaging with world leaders (political, cultural, private sector) to foster engagement toward more sustainable practices. Find more videos like this on Planet Forward In this video, Hidary discusses Vancouver’s Green […]

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Tags: business practice · environmental · green

NAACP Image Award going to a Job Creating Promoter of Capitalism

February 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts and literature, as well as individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. This Friday, the NAACP will present an image award to an American leader who has a legitimate claim to sparking the creation […]

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Tags: Energy

Senator Jeff “Energy Smart” Merkley speaks out on economic value of environmental regulation

February 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Sadly, one of the refrains that we hear (ad nauseum) is that regulation is somehow harmful for the economy, that government action (on any front) would strangle business activity.  In the public debate, the accurate and truthful case is not made frequently enough about how government regulation actually strengthens our economy and boosts our economic […]

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Tags: emissions · Energy · environmental

The political and practical necessity for bold action … not tactical retreat

February 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments

The Obama Administration seems to be pulling back, on front after front, in the face of economic challenges, sobering poll numbers, and steadfast Republican obstinacy. Whether on health care, jobs promoting legislation, EPA regulation of pollutants, and/or energy/climate policy, the political powers that be within the Obama White House have determined that ‘tactical retreats’ toward […]

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Tags: architecture2030 · clean energy jobs · climate change · democrats · Energize America · Energy · energy efficiency · environmental · Global Warming · government energy policy · political symbols · politics · President Barack Obama

Washington Post editorial board … confusion is bad (even if we’re at fault)

February 22nd, 2010 · 7 Comments

The Washington Post editorial board came out with a strong statement about climate change that, even with its few errors, would be an important statement if it weren’t such a monumental travesty in the face of actual Washington Post editorial policy and practices. Entitled Climate Insurance, the editorial begins. THE EARTH is warming. A chief […]

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Tags: climate change · climate delayers · Energy · energy efficiency · George Will · Global Warming · global warming deniers · government energy policy · politics · sarah palin · truthiness · Washington Post

Energy COOL: Solar Powered Farming

February 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment

Since diving into the deep end when it comes to energy issues, almost every day sees new fascinating concepts, approaches, and technologies. Fascinating … exciting … even hope inspiring at times. And, as well, as the passion builds, so many of these are truly Energy COOL. Innovative combinations of rather straightforward, well-in-hand, technologies can offer […]

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Tags: agriculture · Energy · energy cool · solar