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Energy and Global Warming are complex, multifaceted, deep subjects. They are beyond the ability of any single person to totally master. And, a great challenge to those focused on them is seeking how to communicate, in a meaningful way, to those who don’t have the ability to dedicate huge chunks of time to learning about […]

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In 2008, Kathleen Sebelius undertook a courageous battle against coal industry interests attempting to buy their way into perpetuating highly polluting coal-fired electricity plants. She stood up against fossil-foolish distortions. She stood up against industry lobby money. She stood up in a tough fight against Republican legislators who were active collaborators with the polluters. She […]

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This Friday evening, the Aspen Institute and National Geographic are banding together to give out six awards as part of the Aspen Environment Forum. A ceremony to recognize and reward excellence for those making a real and concrete contribution to innovation, implementation, and communication of energy and environmental solutions. Amid the awardees are some heroes, […]

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On a day where President Obama focused again on energy issues and gave a powerful speech, news is out of three great new additions for the Department of Energy: David Sandalow: Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs Dan Kammen: Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (or, sign, maybe not … [UPDATE: Cathy Zoi […]

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We would, truly, like to think that Kermit was wrong — that it really is easy to be green. We want Kermit to be wrong … and, well, while he was wrong, he’s right.

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Those fighting against achieving a prosperous, climate-friendly society go through stages of trying to confuse the discussion and inhibit necessary action: Global Warming isn’t real It is all natural We can’t do anything about it Doing anything will cost too much These four have one simple thing in common. Very simply: LIE! LIE! LIE! LIE! […]

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More than a month after the column that spark a storm of outrage and after having only published a sarcastic (correct, but not a refutation of Will on the substance) letter to the editor, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by Chris Mooney (author, Republican War on Science) and a strong letter to the […]

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The United States has a bright, classy, and dedicated First Family. Virtually every day brings another example of how we might actually have the real “Best and Brightest” living at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue. This evening, I took care of the heirloom tomato seedlings emerging on the windowsill and went to check some of the best […]

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Yesterday, Michelle Obama and I visited the Mall for YouthBuild USA’s 30th Anniversary. (Okay, truth in advertising, Michelle was there at 10:30 and I was there at 2 pm, but we did both visit the same event.) Looking at them from the web, YouthBuild impresses. In person, YouthBuild inspires. Clearly, the program inspires the involved […]

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One of my favorite events, every two years, on the Mall is the Solar Decathlon (coming again this fall). 20 or so university teams from around the world competing to have the most attractive and most functional off-the-grid, solar powered home possible. Well, it won’t be 20 teams. And, it won’t be a house that […]

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