Well, it appears that the great (and dare I say to some of my followers) tax subsidized experiment in “clean coal” is not working. SaskPower’s experiment has “been plagued by multiple shutdowns, has fallen short of its emissions targets, and faces a core problem with its core technology.” Well, Ian Austen of the times, a […]
We have become accustomed to our New Jersey Governor moving and playing with what are supposed to be dedicated funds for years. Everything from Lead abatement to green energy funds have been raided and moved to plug budget gaps. It is a shame really, but not unexpected. The latest move essentially shows that this administration […]
First, let me say that San Francisco is a model of recycling that shows what people can do when they work together. It also shows that properly separated recyclables can be moved to market and that the entire process can be done cost effectively. San Francisco requires residents to sort recyclables, compostables and garbage….three sorts […]
The use of the Passaic River as an industrial sewer has slowly been changing over the years. Unfortunately, the clean up of that river is a slow process that is going to take more time to complete. The good news is that the USEPA has finally moved to establish a clean up program that is […]
When I speak with some about climate change and refer to carbon taxes as a good idea, I am amazed at the vitriolic responses. The amazing thing is the presumption that taxes are all bad…but that is a discussion for another time. Talking about taxes in the abstract is one thing. Seeing the real effect […]