American politics

The 250th Anniversary Of The Declaration Of Independence Was Nothing Like The Bicentennial Celebrations

On today’s 250th celebration of the United States of America, I’m feeling quite melancholy. The signing of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most important events in US history and should be a cause for great acclaim. Our nation should be relishing the further advancement of human rights, … [continued]

The US Is Ungovernable. Is There An Alternative?

The United States is ungovernable. Half the population wants a country in which rich white men hold all the power, women stay home to raise babies and bake cookies, and everyone else is ignored or deported. The so-called Red States are so emboldened that they accuse anyone who disagrees with … [continued]

From Ørsted to Ontario: How Populist Conservatives Undermine Contract Sanctity

The Trump administration’s stop-work order on Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project has already become a defining event for investors and developers in the United States energy sector. The project was nearly complete, with billions already invested in turbines, monopiles, offshore cables, port infrastructure, and labor. Every required federal and state permit … [continued]

7 Things You Can Do to Drive Climate Action: ChatGPT Can Help You Get Started

This article, including headlines, was written by ChatGPT with prompting by Michael Barnard as an example of the kind of attention-grabbing, good-quality content you can rapidly create to assist you to engage effectively in climate action.

Plug In America & Sierra Club Release The AchiEVe: Model State & Local Policies To…

I drive in one of the best cities in Florida for EV charging infrastructure. Still, there are gaps. Along with education to the public that demystifies electric cars and EV charging, we must dispel many misleading myths. As clean air advocates, we need to work for change in our local communities and states.

Plug In America and the Sierra Club have made that a bit easier to actualize. They released the AchiEVe: Model State & Local Policies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption toolkit. This policy guide details the most effective policies for growing the electric vehicle (EV) market at the state, city, and local levels.

A New Metaphor

Imagine being at a really great indoor rock concert. You got a really good seat, about 5 rows back from the stage and right in the center of the theater. Exiting out will be a chore, because there are 10 or 15 seats between you and either aisle, but the seat is so good that you are willing to take a few minutes longer getting out.