April 2011

On Earth Day, surely it’s more than just about prices, right? But prices are what gets people’s attention, and rising prices have the potential to focus political will on energy infrastructure changes.

The following is excerpted from messages I exchanged with an acquaintance who calls herself a ‘Constitutionalist:’ When I hear “Constitutionalist,” it really…

Thermal power plants require generous amounts of water, and become less efficient in hot weather. Municipal water pumping and treatment consumes a substantial percentage of the world’s electricity production.