Freeman Dyson, RIP
The death of physicist Freeman Dyson on February 28 has been noted by many publications, all of which highlighted his many contributions to science. Dyson, 96, was, without doubt, a genius.
Iran’s power over Iraq includes electricity
President Trump’s decision to use a drone to kill Iranian General Qassem Suleimani in Baghdad and Iran’s have caused a furor in diplomatic and political circles.
Hawaii protests show why wind energy can’t save us from climate change
Since mid-October, some 128 people on the island of Oahu have been arrested while protesting a wind energy project being built near the small village of Kahuku.
Electric vehicles won’t save us from climate change
The leading Democratic contenders for the White House love electric vehicles. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) all have released plans that would require the rapid electrification of the transportation sector.
Why Climate Action Flopped at the G-7
Countries put their own economic growth first.
Big Wind’s Big Headwinds
On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution that adds the city to the list of municipalities that have committed to a local version of the Green New Deal.
A Reality Check for Solar and Wind
All told, renewables produce a small fraction of recent years’ increased production of oil and gas.
As I See It: Cuomo’s war on pipelines hurts New England
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared war on natural gas pipelines — and New Englanders are caught in the crossfire.
Out of Gas: New York’s Blocked Pipelines Will Hurt Northeast Consumers
Available for PDF download.
Cuomo’s Silly War on Natural Gas
By locking out gas, New York governor Andrew Cuomo is locking in higher energy prices (and carbon dioxide emissions).
Why we can’t possibly switch everyone to electric cars
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act was hailed by activists as a great achievement to address climate change.
Democrats’ Curious Disdain for Nuclear Power
Until they embrace nuclear energy as a key to reducing emissions, the party’s many presidential candidates will be hard to take seriously on climate change.
New York’s energy policy depends on an impossible fantasy
Last Wednesday, the Cuomo administration blocked construction of the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement project, a 24-mile gas pipeline that would run from New Jersey across New York Bay to near the Rockaways.
Testimony to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Hearing regarding energy innovation and other potential solutions to help address global climate change.
