If we are going to take serious steps to change our reckless drive over the cliffs, in a sad version of Thelma & Louise but in a belching hummer rather than sexy convertible, we have to get serious about facts. And, well, the fact is that “Clean Coal” is not fact , it is powerpoint […]
VP Debate: Bi-Partisan Romancing of Clean Coal
October 2nd, 2008 · 5 Comments
Tags: coal · emissions · Energy · environmental
Google steps up with energy plan
October 2nd, 2008 · 5 Comments
A month ago, Google CEO Eric Schmidt gave a speech outlining a plan for (nearly) eliminating fossil fuels from the US electrical grid in 20 years, stating that it would be a $2.7 trillion dollar effort. Anyone interested in a better energy future would like to hear Eric give this talk in person. (Another slide […]
Tags: climate change · Energy · energy efficiency · environmental · google · renewable energy
Gas prices dropping precipitously?
October 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments
Obviously, the United States should be in a phase of precipitous falls in gasoline prices. Yesterday was “Energy Freedom Day“, as the restrictions on offshore drilling disappeared with the new federal fiscal year. “Drill Here! Drill Now! Pay Less!” There are no government restrictions in face of the Republican demands now. No obstacles to the […]
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