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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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 …
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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