Transition Staunton Augusta -- Advocates for Clean Energy & Good Jobs, Staunton, VA
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Today a Washington Post writer assailed President Obama's call for clean energy as unrealistic, arguing that there is no merit in investing in unproven technology. While the beneifts of clean energy are largely overstated in relation to what fossil fuels provide, to brush them aside wholesale reveals a worse ignorance. I responded to Ramesh Ponnuru's post on his blog Right Matters today, … [Read more...]
Join us for this provocative film that will make you think about the role of oil throughout our lives, what could happen in the future when oil becomes much more expensive, and how we could all be better for it. Afterwards, Transition Staunton Augusta Co-founder Erik Curren will lead a discussion with sustainable building and energy experts Jeff Sties of Charlottesville and Charles Hendricks … [Read more...]
Looking at pictures of the Gulf spill, the dirtiness of oil becomes abundantly clear. Its not like we don't know that already. Oil and gas reek, and a splash of it on skin, stings. No one would debate its toxicity in raw form. After all, billions are being spent to clean up the Gulf. You don't "clean up" clean things. But start talking about how equally filthy fossil fuels are when burned, what … [Read more...]
News that China leads the world in high speed train production and railway deployment inspires envy. While the U.S. has dedicated some funds to reinvigorating rail, the amount remains paltry in comparison to China's huge layout, and small in relation to our continued investment in roadway infrastructure. Whatever situation we may find ourselves in now relative to current rail beds and railway … [Read more...]
