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A Balanced Transition

Promoting an all-of-the-above pathway to a sustinable society

There is No Climate Emergency

There is No Climate Emergency

Climate change is an optimization problem that must be solved calmly and rationally. Alarmism is the wrong response.
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Jan 21
01.01.2030: Looking Back on a Lost Decade

01.01.2030: Looking Back on a Lost Decade

Reality exposes the limitations of the green growth ideal.
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Jan 1
A Detailed Guide to Dramatically Lower Energy Bills

A Detailed Guide to Dramatically Lower Energy Bills

How an understanding of the scientific fundamentals helps me consume 10x less energy than average
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Sep 14, 2022
Humanity Vs. the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Humanity Vs. the Second Law of Thermodynamics

How long will we keep fighting the unbeatable foe?
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Sep 13, 2022
The Astounding Inefficiency of the Global Economy

The Astounding Inefficiency of the Global Economy

And why this tremendous waste gives me great hope for the future.
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Schalk Cloete
Aug 15, 2022
Climate Crisis Hypocrisy (and How to Avoid It)

Climate Crisis Hypocrisy (and How to Avoid It)

It’s all too easy to demand drastic climate action. The real test is living a life congruent with such demands.
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Aug 9, 2022
10 Foundational Solutions to the World’s Greatest Problems

10 Foundational Solutions to the World’s Greatest Problems

Can we learn to responsibly wield the double-edged sword of technology on our tiny blue planet?
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Aug 4, 2022
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