The United States stands at a pivotal moment, with its policy decisions poised to profoundly shape the global energy landscape. The world is in the midst of an undeniable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and the critical question is no longer if this will happen, but how fast and who will lead. …
The future of humanity lies not in continued competition, but in cooperation—specifically, the partnership between the United States and China. These two global powers, historically seen as rivals, hold the potential to lead the world towards a future defined by shared prosperity, peace, and environmental sustainability. The groundwork for this cooperation has already been laid …
In 2024, global military spending reached $2.7 trillion. Solving global homelessness? Estimated at around $28 trillion. At first glance, housing everyone seems far more expensive—until you realize that just five or six years of current military budgets could fund it entirely. This isn’t just about morality. It’s about math, predictability, and progress. AI Makes the …
ChatGPT said: Outlawing curtailment of solar production in Europe and replacing it with time-of-use (TOU) arbitrage would require both regulatory reform and a shift in how the grid and energy markets operate. Here’s a clear and practical breakdown of how that could be done: 🔧 1. Outlawing Curtailment: What That Means Curtailment occurs when solar …
Our efforts to municipalize and to right-size Folsom Street remind me of the passion we felt in the 1960s about ending the war. Our absolute certainty about the dangers of the military-industrial complex and the war’s immorality trumped all else. The majority voting bloc on Boulder’s City Council seems to feel just as strongly that …
