Tweet Everyone’s favorite bright yellow family took a satiric look at renewable energy this week. After receiving an exorbitant energy bill, the Simpsons decide to visit a renewable energy trade show to get themselves off the grid. The jokes fly pretty fast, so pay close attention to see the battle between switchgrass ethanol and corn [...]
TweetOn Tuesday, President Obama announced his plans to make Homestar Runner, that lovable armless marshmallow from internet cartoons, the United States’ new Energy Efficiency Czar. As part of his jobs agenda, the President outlined the potential for energy efficiency improvements, like insulation and window retrofits, to put furloughed construction workers back to work. He emphasized [...]
TweetI admit it: I’m a bit of a data geek. I am frequently ridiculed for trying to measure and chart things that shouldn’t be measured or charted. But if you should ever see me dancing my graphs, you have my permission to lock me up. Now THAT is some serious wonkery. Let’s hope she gets [...]
TweetThe Onion takes a shot at all of us who think our own insignificant actions don’t make a difference. ‘How Bad For The Environment Can Throwing Away One Plastic Bottle Be?’ 30 Million People Wonder WASHINGTON—Wishing to dispose of the empty plastic container, and failing to spot a recycling bin nearby, an estimated 30 million [...]
