Kansas Gov. Kathleen has has been a staunch critic of the of proposed new coal-fired generation at Holcomb and has held her ground in the face of strong opposition. What happens now that she’s leaving for Washington?
Obama Feeling Smart (Grid) About Supporters
March 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
After years of railing against special interests, I find myself presented with a quandary. Special interests are lining up behind the Smart Grid technology I love and, in doing so, risk saddling this cool program with the baggage intrinsic to special interests.
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits from the Stimulus Package
March 4, 2009 By 3 Comments
The stimulus package changed some of the rules for tax credits for energy efficiency. Many of these changes should make energy efficiency expenditures a no-brainer for small businesses and homeowners.
Hey America: You Can’t Eat Money
March 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
Should Americans care more about the environment than the economy?
Mean Joe Green #53: The lights are on but nobody’s home.
March 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
We can protest coal-fired power plants all we’d like–but must not forget the importance of conservation. Conserving energy has an immediate impact.
Obama Restores Key Provision in Endangered Species Act
March 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
Obama reverses Bush administration ruling to weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Britain more Liable to Disease Threat as Foot and Mouth Laboratory Funding Disappears
March 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
National boundaries have become more porous, climate change has allowed opportunistic plants, insects and animals the chance to find niches in novel ecosystems, and populations have become more closely housed – regardless of whether they are penned pigs or studio-dwelling urbanites – all these factors increase the risks of diseases becoming epidemic, both nationally and internationally.
The Difference Between Americans and Canadians
March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Americans tend to view Canada as the peaceful and friendly country up north, and they know that Canadians have trouble saying ‘out’ and ‘about’. But other than that Canada is not often on American’s radar screens…
Obama’s Budget: From Climate Change to a Climate of Change
March 2, 2009 By 2 Comments
The new president’s budget represents the climate of change Obama has brought to Washington, DC. From reducing the deficit by 1/3 to allocating $634 billion for health reform over the next decade.
Fox News Cautions Against Obama Green Jobs Plan
March 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
Fox News reports that President Obama’s plan to create green jobs will just be money down the drain.
