What just happened in solar is a bigger deal than oil exports: Interesting how the BIG move in solar/wind in the USA is so tied to subsidies. At least for the next 5 years. But, soon, especially with the volume of growth encouraged by the subsidies, there will no longer be a need for subsidies. The really big loser all around is (dirty) coal. Once the health and environmental costs of coal are factored in,…
Here is what it kind of a think if we keep doing business as usual! Things could be worse and sinner than previously expected. http://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/new_metrics/mike_hower/economists_say_climate_impacts_will_be_worse_previously_believ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=schtweets&utm_campaign=social
http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/10/opinions/cop21-facebook-chat/index.html This has been some of the clearest points about renewable energy, and why it is so important.
Chef Massimo Bottura on Why the Future of Food is in Our Trash http://www.wsj.com/articles/chef-massimo-bottura-on-why-the-future-of-food-is-in-our-trash-1449506020 We throw away about $700 worth of food each year in the USA. That’s per person, last I saw, which was probably about 10 years ago. Think of the products taken from the shelf because they are past the due date. Capturing most of this food can go a long way toward feeding a hungry planet.
Climate Leadership | Climate Leadership Plan | Alberta.ca: WOW. On the eve of the humongous climate meetings in Paris next week (week after Thanksgiving in USA), Canada has stepped up to the plate on addressing climate changes. Alberta is the home of Coal and Oil Sands: two of the great game changers in addressing pollution in general and Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG). There are several reports, but one is to simply charge a tax per…
Why are so many Americans skeptical about climate change? A study offers a surprising answer. – The Washington Post: So lots of money used to confuse and misinform can go a long way if you want to make sure that no one knows the truth and no meaningful action is taken. That brings us to Super PACs. They mostly lie, and always obfuscate the issues. Since there’s no one responsible, they are free to throw…
