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The Time has Come
by Sy g.
views: 181 | rating: 9.7 | comments: 76
April 27, 2008 07:52 PM EDT --   Many of you know that I published a book a few months ago, that took a generally optimistic view of the state of the planet and human health and welfare ( http://www.wherewestand.net/ ). I stressed . . . more
October 11, 2008 03:05 PM EDT -- Who else is seriously thinking about writing in someone, other than a cartoon character, this year? more
November 13, 2008 10:52 AM EST --   The two paragraphs that appear at the bottom of this comment from Wikpedia , sum up very nicely , that The New Deal was in two parts. Starting in 1933 with the CCC, and expanded to include . . . more
October 14, 2007 09:08 AM EDT -- Did you know that a little over 100 years ago all secretaries were men.  Its true. After all, the meaning of secretary was a confidential assistant, and everyone know that women cannot keep a secret. . . . more
Renewables Face Veto
by Steve B.
views: 62 | rating: 10 | comments: 17
November 15, 2007 04:26 PM EST -- In recent days, you may have read that the congressional democratic leadership has backed away from renewable energy by dropping from the current energy bill the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and . . . more
Good News on the Energy Bill
by Steve B.
views: 28 | rating: 10 | comments: 16
December 04, 2007 05:41 PM EST -- Sierra Club is reporting that Pelosi will introduce the energy bill in the House this week, including CAFE standards of 35 mpg by 2020. In releasing her press statement, Pelosi said, "This comprehensive . . . more
September 24, 2008 10:54 PM EDT -- This week, the senate has finally passed an energy bill, which includes tax credits for renewable energy. The bill has an eight year investment tax credit, and it extends the production tax credit for . . . more
December 21, 2007 09:07 AM EST -- The AlGorians would have you believe that any scientist worth their salt would agree with AlGore and his rendition of Global Warming. Is there really a consensus of scientists concerning . . . more
December 20, 2007 04:40 PM EST -- During the campaign for the 2008 elections, many issues are tossed around, surveys and polls taken about how candidates and voters think about the issues, issues ranked according to importance, and otherwise . . . more
August 24, 2008 06:02 PM EDT -- In Minnesota, we have a mini-version of the Presidential contest in our Senate race. Al Franken is going up against Norm Coleman. The budget for the two candidates is huge, and the heated ad content is . . . more
October 12, 2007 10:50 AM EDT -- I believe he did. The prize was not for science, but for bringing the issue of climate change to the attention of the world. Vice President Gore did a marvelous job at that, and therefore fully deserves . . . more
November 13, 2008 04:31 PM EST -- The world economic crisis was the most important issue in election 2008 , the mortgage and auto industries are failing, there is no money to lend and peoples investment accounts are sliding downward as . . . more
December 08, 2007 11:41 PM EST -- The House of Representatives passed the energy bill this week, which would require automakers to achieve a fleet average of 35 mpg by 2020. The bill also included a renewable portfolio standard, which . . . more
Energy, how much do we use
by Dan E.
views: 47 | rating: 10 | comments: 26
December 11, 2007 10:27 AM EST -- Energy, how much do we use     Although I am a proponent of alternative energy sources I believe they can not in the near future even come close to provide our society with the . . . more
December 17, 2007 07:22 PM EST -- Last week, the senate fell one vote short of passing an energy bill with moderate support for renewable energy. The main reason for this was simple. Funds dedicated to tax incentives for renewable . . . more
How much oil do we have left?
by David K.
views: 1189 | rating: 10 | comments: 55
November 23, 2007 12:50 PM EST --   I received an email from Michelle H earlier today with this question: " " You are the scientist...How many years of oil do we have left on the planet? I'm thinking . . . more
November 14, 2008 03:50 PM EST --   The Constitution of the United States of America, is NOT JUST the contents of the paper of the document we know by that name, LEGALLY ! It is also the intention of the founders as well . . . more
September 28, 2007 01:59 PM EDT -- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7017415.stm   The new UK foreign secretary, David Miliband, has warned the UN in a speech that inequalities between nations is a dangerous phenomenon . . . more
February 07, 2008 10:05 PM EST -- James K. Bashkin © 2008 I just thought I would mention, for those of you who have yet to vote in a primary, or for other future consideration, that I did request and use a paper ballot on Tuesday . . . more
December 31, 2007 08:25 PM EST -- We are living in a time of escalating extremes. Climate change devastation may be arriving faster than expected, but wondrous new technologies may allow us to stop the worst. Global climate skeptics . . . more
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