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Who is to Blame for Climate Change?

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:00:04 +0000

We established in the last article on the post-carbon energy transition that humanity is dependent on fossil fuels for our modern way of life and that, despite the claims of renewable energy proponents, renewables cannot practically power our electrical grids, fuel our transportation systems, or heat our houses in the winter. If that is the case, … Continue reading →

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A Post-Carbon Energy Transition

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:00:43 +0000

For reference, I’m taking the following as given: climate change is real, it is caused by fossil fuel emissions, and the goal of a post-carbon energy future is an admirable one. At this point in the 21st century, I believe most well-informed people would agree with the above, but there are nuances to each of … Continue reading →

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Energy is Awesome

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:00:04 +0000

Energy is not an abstract concept, but it can be hard to visualize. Energy comes in many forms such as heat, movement, electricity, and can be stored in many forms for future use. When thinking about high-quality lifestyles, which is the focus of Sustainable Balance, I often come back to our consumption of energy. As much … Continue reading →

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