Max Gladwell

Top 10 ways that high gas prices are good for America and the World…despite being bad. Part 1 counted down from Hummer hubris to suburban exodus. Now for the final five… 5. Local goods are more competitive: Until now, buying local was an ethical choice that came with added cost. Last week, Wal-Mart announced that [...]

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Top 10 ways that high gas prices are good for America and the World…despite being bad. Make no mistake. The recent spike in oil prices and it’s path toward $200 per barrel is not good. It compromises our economy, our security, and our quality of life. And by “our” we mean the good people of [...]

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You’ll seldom sway a global warming skeptic. Never fear. There’s another way to get there from here. We introduced this series with a post about debating etiquette and tactics. It’s not about winning the debate or proving your opponent wrong. With global warming, it’s about persuasive arguments that can rally them to the cause. First, [...]

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Jon Stewart skewers the Bush Administration, once again. This time on its absurd and irresponsible handling of climate change. “The White House avoided implementing the EPA’s recommendations [on global warming] by informing the agency they would not open the email. The White House is treating the American environmental policy like a spam boner pill ad!”

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Whereas social media harnesses the wisdom of the crowd, this nightclub harnesses its kinetic energy. A new eco nightclub is scheduled to open on July 10th in Britain that will be powered by renewable energy. Are they purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs)? Hardly. According to the owner, 60% of the power needed to run the [...]

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