Oil oil everywhere…
While I was out of action, one of the largest discussions around the web was domestic oil production and refining. While we continue to pump a lot of oil domestically, we have vast reserves that have yet to be developed. While it is good that we keep “reserves” for future use, there is [...]
The great energy debate
As promised, I’m back to adding new content to the web site. As you can see, I have made a few changes over the past week. During my break from the site while recovering, I came across the “Options Theme” created by Justin Tadlock for the WordPress platform. One of the ingenious concepts behind this [...]
Big oil brought back before Congress
Not satisfied with their April Fools day hearings with the oil executives, Congress once again brought the oil companies to the mat in regards to rising oil and gas prices, and the mentality hadn’t changed. Senator Dick Durbin summed up the Congressional opinion by saying, “We’re about to fall into a recession… doesn’t it trouble [...]
Earth Hour … is it “worth” it?
On March 29, 2008, millions of people around the world observed Earth Hour. Originally held in Australia in 2007, the movement has expended across the globe as a way to send a message to the nations of the planet that people are concerned about the health of the planet while simultaneously saving a little money [...]
Wind Farms and Environmentalists
I was recently reading an article about the King Ranch wind farm debate down in Texas and it started me thinking. How often do you hear about one group of environmentalists arguing against wind farms while another group argues for more “green” energy, including wind farms? Do these different group of environmentalists ever talk to [...]