Tag / renewable energy
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Government Subsidies: Friend or Foe to Renewable Energy
Since the 1970s, there has been an overwhelming body of scientific evidence linking the use of fossil fuels to climate change, which has resulted in a push to find renewable, cleaner sources of energy. Still, despite the urgent need for energy reforms, the U.S. still relies mainly on coal, oil, and natural gas to power…
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Gambling With America’s Energy Security
BY BEN GOTTESDIENER In October 1973, Egypt and Syria, with the support of other Arab states, launched an attack on Israel, sparking the conflict that would later be known as the Yom Kippur War. The United States provided Israel with both financial aid and military aid throughout the war, but their support had consequences. Specifically,…
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Say What You Mean
I imagine the Obama administration and supporters of renewable energy wish the industry’s recent nightmare was more like one of the subpar horror movies I watched over Halloween weekend: amusingly terrifying but ultimately harmless. The financial collapse of the federally supported solar energy company Solyndra, however, is no Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
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Environmental Activism Close to Home
I often feel there is a disconnect between the global environmental problems that I want to solve and the actions that I am capable of taking to influence them. I find myself asking, “Will this petition actually do anything to slow global warming? Will any lawmakers notice a rally that I participate in?” While these…
