What do lithium and petroleum have in common? “Lithium” comes from the Greek word for stone; “petroleum” contains the Greek root for the word rock. Both are important sources of energy. The largest reserves of both are found in countries hostile to US interests. Both are in limited supply so that alternatives need to be [...]
Entries from December 2008
December 11, 2008
Clean Tech Innovation from Geeks to Wonks
With jargon like thin-film photovoltaics and carbon capture and sequestration, it may seem that clean tech innovation is all about science and esoteric technology–a pretty different place than, say, digital media and e-commerce, where much of the action has been in marketing and business model innovation. So I’ve been thinking about how different industry sectors [...]
December 6, 2008
Spot the Climate Change Skeptics: Newspaper Editorials on Climate Change
I do not believe I ever portrayed myself as a climate scientist, modest fellow that I am. But like everyone else who cares about current events and the future of mankind, I try to stay informed and make the best decisions I can. That’s why it makes me nuts when “controversies” over critically important issues [...]
