350.org Movement.

Climate Change at 10/10/10. Some thoughts on our current climate change gas programs and why current programs are working. [October 10, 2010]

Climate Change.

Climate Change as a Check Engine Light. I often like to compare to Climate Change to the Check Engine light on your car. [November 17, 2010]

Climate Change, DEC, and Cedar River Road. Does this year's Adirondack truck trail washouts suggest the DEC needs to improve it's back country roads to address Climate Change? [August 4, 2011]

My Comments on State Climate Action Plan. Comments sent to NYSERDA earlier in February on the State Climate Change Plan. [February 18, 2011]

Smokers Are Cancer Denialists. But they are not funded by tobacco companies or wealthy special interests. [February 13, 2012]

Concepts.

Heating Fuel Use in NY State. A look at the heating fuel choices across different regions of our state. [October 29, 2011]

The 13 and 1/3 Niagara Falls We Needed on Tuesday Afternoon. Considering the enormous scale of our electric consumption on these hot days of recent. [July 9, 2010]

What is a Watt? People don't often understand the true cost of consuming energy. [February 22, 2008]

Conservation.

Legitimate $$ Free MONEY $$ (Not a Scam). Simply turning off appliances can save you real money on your power bills. [January 3, 2011]

The Lights of the City from Wakely Dam. Despite being a very rural location, the excessive light from our cities travels dozens of miles. [October 15, 2010]

Why is NYSERDA in the Pine Bush? Moving NYSERDA to a urban downtown location would save the state money, reduce air pollution, help the agency fulfill it’s mission. [May 28, 2011]

Efficency.

Cap and Trade or Performance Standards. There are pros and cons to both approaches, although their are real problems with Cap and Trade. [July 29, 2011]

Energy Efficency vs Conservation. These are very different concepts that are frequently confused with each other. [July 21, 2010]

Household Florescent Lighting. Why isn't everybody using compact florescents? [December 29, 2006]

Fossil Fuels.

Energy is Fossil Fuels. Almost all forms of energy comes from coal or oil. [December 10, 2008]

Google Maps: HVH Marcellus Wells in Pennsylvania. A look at hydrofracked horizontal natural gas wells in Pennsylvania. [July 14, 2011]

Road Trip to Dimock PA. In late July, I took a drive to the infamous Dimock, PA. My thoughts on what I saw. [August 23, 2011]

What Does Natural Gas Drilling Look Like in NYS? A look at current natural gas production and it's land foot print in NY State. [June 15, 2011]

Nuclear Power.

Japan's Rebirth May Save the Planet. Japan is going to have to look long and hard before going ahead on nuclear question. [March 18, 2011]

Oil.

I Love Oil. Oil brings us the most wonderful experiences, even if it's horribly destructive. [June 15, 2010]

The Impact of Gas Prices on My Summer Plans. High gas prices won't neccessarily cut into summer trips, but they may require changes in plans. [March 9, 2012]

The Oil Price Problem. Nobody has had time to adjust to higher oil prices, and nobody knows the future. [July 14, 2008]

Peak Oil.

Being Uneconomical for an Uncertain Future. Disagreeing with those who say we should radically alter society for theoretical climate change or peak energy. [February 26, 2011]

Peak Resource Theories. Basic economics suggests that all items are ultimately rationed by price. [July 13, 2010]

Psychology of Previous Investment. Why Kunstler's notion is a misnomer for the future of society. [March 31, 2008]

Power Plants.

New Power Plants Economics Compared. The US Energy Information Agency numbers for the cost and fuel use of new power plants. [April 14, 2011]

Wind.

Why Wind Energy. Some thoughts on the community benefits of wind power. [September 12, 2008]