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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 ‘iPod Cool’. This is the fourth of a new series, renamed […]

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The Daily Kos Energize America team is now working under a serious deadline. We are working together, with the entire community to develop a set of potential items for Congressional action at the direct request of a senior member of Congress. We have a DEADLINE — COB Wednesday for a package … This diary lays […]

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Sustain lane government ranks the top 50 cities in the United States in terms of urban sustainability. Let’s see the answer to the question: which City has the top ranking for alternative fueled city fleets?  

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The sound-machine created controversy over Al Gore’s home energy use has brought focus to an issue that merits focus.  Are “Carbon Offsets” simply 21st century indulgences for assuaging the guilt of those living a life at odds with their belief structure (whether real or simply proclaimed) or do they have real meaning?

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Having been invited to the Hill for a number of swearing in parties, I decided to prioritize Congressman Joseph Sestak’s (D-PA) reception for a number of reasons — personal and otherwise. In short, without details, I’ve had the privilege of knowing both Susan Clark-Sestak and Congressman (Commander/Captain/Admiral) Sestak for decades.  And, my daughter wanted to […]

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You might not be aware, but there is currently a high-voltage line proposed to bring electricity from coal-fired plants to serve the ‘growing’ Northern Virginia electricity demand. This power line would not only foster expanded electrical production at GHG-emitting plants … but it would also cut through some of the most beautiful areas of the […]

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Note: Published in the Washington Post, 11 January 2007. Dominion Virginia Power is actively pursuing approval for a high-voltage power line that would bring electricity from “cheap coal” plants to the area. This line would cut through parks and other natural areas, desecrating some of the most beautiful areas of the nation. Proponents of the […]

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My favorite quote of the moment comes from the 2006 paperback edition of Bill McKibben’s The End of Nature The eldest President Bush was facing a reelection battle against Bill Clinton, and so advisers persuaded him to attend the world environmental summit in Rio de Janeiro, possibly the most optiistic moment in recent history.  Before […]

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Today’s DC Examiner published my oped McLean’s rich and famous also get tax advantages focusing on how tax assessments on the most expensive properties in McLean, Virginia, are well under actually market value, unlike those of ‘moderate’ and ‘affordable’ housing. Fairfax County’s failure to assess luxury homes at full value means lower taxes for wealthy […]

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  This morning, the Washington Post published an outrageous column by Robert J. Samuelson. In this travesty of a column, Samuelson argues the futility of trying to do anything re Global Climate Change other than new research.  Samuelson’s Global Warming’s Real Inconvenient Truth has factual errors, misleading statements and conclusions, and provides a counterproductive path […]

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