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  Agree with much of this but the idea that France, Brazil or any other country can effectively pressure the Senate on climate is madness.On Delaying an international climate treaty: not as bad as it looks posted 4 days, 12 hours ago 26 Responses

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  Bingo!On The real reason the climate bill is going to suck posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago 29 Responses

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  I recommend an experiment David. Go undercover and write a scathing (yet verifiably false) take down of the environmental movement--get a publicity bump. Than do another piece (maybe even a book) explaining the experience--and go back to being ignored by the media. At least you'll have your moment in the sun.On Is Freeman Dyson really "brave"? posted 3 weeks, 2 days ago 20 Responses

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  Gar, Yes I very much want to see growth in renewable energy. I also think there is a ton we could do with reduced energy use (turning off the lights at night) & efficiency. My larger point is, that my feeling of the importance of this report is that we can be building new model for our energy production & distribution--one based on local energy. And it's something we can do right now. It's a case of priorities. Renewable energy does not necessarily require a updated grid--and we can't afford to wait for it to be built. It should be in the next step, not a hurdle to wait for. There's a larger question about how we build our new energy systems, its structure, who owns it & who profits. I tend to think a major reason we're in this problem is that we've entrusted a huge responsibility to selfish corporations that are willing to lie, cheat & steal to maintain their profits. And instead of using the opportunity inherent in the clean energy revolution to build a more equitable and civic system--we're cementing their power with free allowances, guaranteed monopolies and public investments that lessen competition & pad profits. Sorry for the rant (not aimed at you Gar).On We need transmission to solve global warming posted 4 weeks, 1 day ago 15 Responses

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  "exponential commercial growth"--is not my goal.On We need transmission to solve global warming posted 1 month ago 15 Responses