Investment firms that manage TRILLIONS of dollars are well aware of how climate change challenges the financial risk of their investments. Even if our federal government says they are pro business, their actions to address climate change in any way and alleviate the enormous economic cost to business as the climate warms up, is contrary to this reality. They are totally…
With a warming planet raising sea levels at unprecedented levels, costal communities are already trying to cope with their property being inundated with water. “It’s not clear where relocated communities should go to remain safe, said Steven Bingler, president of Concordia, an urban planning group. He’s working with Louisiana officials on moving people off Isle de Jean Charles,…
The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is under attack again to be opened up for drilling for oil. Oil companies, and their surrogates in Congress, and now, the White House, just can’t help themselves. They have to rape and destroy every and any spectacular landscape on the planet… in the name of short term profits. In a world that is quickly moving…
In case you need a reminder of how fast things are changing in the energy markets here’s another article projecting the future success of solar energy. I hope you’ve noticed a continuing theme that prices continue to fall faster than predicted and adaptation progresses at a growing pace beyond what anyone is willing to stick their neck out and project. …
I’ve run into several of you recently and heard the comment that I haven’t written an article in some time. Actually, it’s been almost two months. It’s not for a lack of material. Just been busy. So, I’m back now for a while before an extended vacation over the holidays. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. I…
Harvey, Irma, Maria, two massive earthquakes in Mexico and a small one that hit Los Angeles recently, multiple large fires in the West and drought. OMG!! It really does feel like the sky is falling. Here in Chicago the weather has been wonderful. Dry, sunny, warm. I feel a sense of guilt as I see so many of our fellow citizens…
You may be aware that several of the Detroit auto manufacturers have lobbied the Trump Administration to revisit the fuel economy standards that were put in place by the Obama Administration. While these regulations are a bit complicated due to there being a couple of different standards, generally the regs require substantial and continued fleet average increases in fuel economy for…
Experimentation continues to evolve in the evolution of car sharing programs. GM owns Maven and is trying new ways to fully utilize vehicle assets in ways that shares ownership and revenue streams to maximize utilization and income. The following article provides insight into what General Motors is trying in this regard. It is quite innovative and cutting edge. “dealerships…
Those of you who have been following my messages know that I am exceptionally more optimistic about how quickly the auto market will transition from ICEs (internal combustion engines) to electric. I have said for a long time that conventional wisdom is way to conservative. I am not sure what criteria that is being used but I have a different…
If you click on the link below you will be able to read the New York Times article referenced below. I am unable to copy and paste the shocking graphics that clearly demonstrate how dramatically our climate is changing especially as it relates to summer temperatures so you’ll have to click over. If you haven’t been scared about what is already occurring (think fires and…