The debate over climate change and energy independence is often divisive and polarizing. First we must confront the apathetic and the nay-sayers, which has not been easy in the USA with the purported “Climate-gate” bruhaha and our concern over 10% unemployment. The Obama Administration has not been very helpful with its “green jobs” rhetoric–I think [...]
Last week’s posting on raising funds through LinkedIn really hit a nerve. I got an overwhelming response, most of them in the context of “Wow, I had no idea,” and these were from professionals of impressive backgrounds. As I have stated, I think the flock of “I need $3 mil” postings on LinkedIn is because [...]
Just about every news wire is talking about–SURPRISE–that countless pickup trucks were traded in for . . . pickup trucks. In fact, about 15% of the new cars that owners drove off the lots thanks to this program got less that 20 mpg. You may not think this was an egregious amount, but when you [...]
Driving in a taxi from one of New York’s airports to Manhattan (or in our case, downtown Brooklyn) is always a feast for the eyes. The skyline in the distance, the billboards, the brownstones, the endless stream of taxis . . . it all just adds to the excitement when visiting one of the world’s [...]
I’m very disappointed with Van Jones’ decision to resign as White House environmental adviser over the weekend. I just started reading The Green Collar Economy and while I do not agree with all of his ideas, his book is an excellent read that explains how creating jobs and saving the environment are not mutually exclusive. [...]
Maybe I’m just bitter because I (finally, it took me 3 years) just watched the documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car, but I’m dubious about the Cash for Clunker scheme, which the Obama Administration and Congress has extended because of its crazy success. (more…)
We’ve run our first annual trillion dollar deficit, renewable energy firms are withering because they cannot get promised stimulus tax credits fast enough, and our country needs an infrastructure and energy makeover. Nevertheless, on Monday Congress proposed increasing the Essential Air Service program by 40%. (more…)
Gotta love infomercials. Admit it: a Jack La Lane juicer would nourish you, the melon cream Cindy Crawford uses would make you look younger, and who can forget slogans such as “Set it and forget it” yelled with evangelical fervor! (more…)
“Oil of coal, of course, is a fungible commodity and they don’t flag, ya know, the molecules where, where it’s going to, where it’s not, but and in the, in the sense of the Congress today they know our very, very hungry domestic markets that need that oil first.” No that wasn’t Tina Fey, [...]
Many in the environmental movement have taken views that are often unpopular and even ridiculed. Now I’m about to express a view that I’m afraid will make me about as popular as a triple bacon cheeseburger on a vegan menu. (more…)