City Councilman, Staunton, Virginia
When I reach for a cold microbrew, I have to admit that I’m offended by screw-tops. I want to have to pop a bottle cap off the old-fashioned way. I also prefer having to shell my own peanuts or pistachios. Maybe it’s the little bit of work I have to do to get to the [...]
Despite the plans of major electricity users around the world to pull away from nuclear power after Fukushima, Saudi Arabia has announced that it’s planning to start building power reactors at a breakneck pace. Why? “To reduce its reliance on polluting fossil fuels,” according to Al Arabiya (via my friend Steve Knox). Peak oil is [...]
The president’s energy plan tries to lull Americans to sleep. Now, Kunstler and Orlov wake us up.
Most people don’t know that coal causes 4,000 times more deaths per kWh than nuclear power.
As the world’s most famous climatologist and perennial thorn in the side of Fox News, coal barons and climate change deniers everywhere, James Hansen’s credentials are impeccable. I’ve admired his pluck in standing up for sound science against political intimidation for years. At Transition Voice, we’ve been fortunate to cross-post a couple of his columns. [...]
Whether you think he’s a climate hero or a pro-nuke turncoat, Hansen’s book will challenge your assumptions.
Interact with us!