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Britain joins the shift from coal, taking us away from the climate nightmare

Summary: Burning coal contributes to pollution (many kinds) and is a major driver of anthropogenic climate change. Last month we looked at the good news from the US about the shift away from coal, and last week about the good news from China. Here’s more good news from Britain. It is part of a global …

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Controversial, Not Controversial. Brennan v. Hagel, Big Oil vs Solar & other Media Hypocrisies

Summary:  Juan Cole looks at the views of mainstream journalists, which by repetition tend to become America’s views.  They’re simple, if somewhat crazy.  But we’re not to think about them, just absorb them. . Guest post by Juan Cole From his website Informed Comment. Reposted with his generous permission. . Not controversial:  John Brennan: Served …

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An urban legend to comfort America: alternative energy will save us

Summary: This is post #5 in a series examining “urban legends” about energy that comfort Americans. There are solutions, but not the easy ones in which so many Americans have confidence. This is the last post in a series examining 5 “urban legends” about energy that comfort Americans.  I.      Our massive reserves of unconventional oil. II.    …

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