April 2012
145 posts
Flying Car Now Cleared for Highway Use →
lasirenakristina:
We have a black president, a female secretary of state, and a flying car. the future is now officially here.
Republicans set to repeal light bulb efficiency... →
bringtheruckuss:
In a move that could be called anything but conservative, Republican lawmakers are set to bring a bill to the House floor next week that will repeal state and municipal rights to set efficiency standards for light bulbs
Leading manufacturer: “The reality is, consumers will see no difference at all. The only difference they’ll see is lower energy bills because we’re creating...
The Market Is Lying: Why We Must Tax Carbon, Not... →
abcsoupdot:
From Rinaldo Brutoco and Madeleine Austin, Truthout:
The market is not telling the truth about the cost of fossil fuels. You can’t believe the price at the gas pump. People pay twice for a tank of gas - once at the pump and once when they pay their taxes.
In 2009, global subsidies for fossil fuels were 12 times as great as subsidies for renewables, according to Bloomberg New Energy...
