Kansas Wind Power Surprises

Kansas’s adoption of wind power surprised even Kansas. They gave themselves a goal of generating 20% of their power from Continue reading →

Americans And Stuff

Americans own a lot of stuff. We know that. The numbers, however, can be incredible. Start with the average number Continue reading →

Which Jobs Will Robots Get

Robots are taking jobs. But which jobs? Yet another study has made some guesses. The closer the labor gets to Continue reading →

Building Housing For The Rich Not The Poor

The Great Recession changed housing. Millions in the US have decided to rent instead of buy. Corporations bought many of Continue reading →

GM Owns Cars Brains Always

It’s official, General Motors has stated in court that, even if you pay for your car in cash, you don’t Continue reading →

US Petroleum Usage Is Down

The US is using less petroleum. Increasingly efficient vehicles, and shifting attitudes and actions are diminishing the total petroleum required Continue reading →

Mini-Grids Beat Mega-Grids

Connecting everyone to the electrical grid is easy, as long as they live in dense places like cities. Rural has Continue reading →

Wind And Water Make An Island 100% Renewable

The second largest island in the US has gone 100% renewable thanks to wind and hydro power. The notable aspect Continue reading →