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“Patch work is great for quilts … not so great for a 21st century Electric Utility system”

November 26th, 2012 · Comments Off on “Patch work is great for quilts … not so great for a 21st century Electric Utility system”

JamesS had an interesting turn of phrase amid a discussion of the need for a national smart grid with significant change to management of our electrical system. Patch work is great for quilts and old jeans — not so great for a 21st century Electric Utility system. This caught my attention, the word paints a […]

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Tags: electricity · Energy

When it comes to SLR, conservatism is (unrealistic) optimism

November 26th, 2012 · 8 Comments

For some reason (hint: Sandy), The New York Times has become a powerful voice in the traditional U.S. media scene when it comes to climate change issues. Worthwhile opinion pieces, over this past weekend, included Rising Seas, Vanishing Coastlines and Is this the end? Associated with these articles is a powerful graphical tool that shows, […]

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Tags: climate change