| Oct 17, 2011 | Environment / HealthWhatever else you think about tea-party-infused Republican leaders in Congress, at least they’re consistent in their opposition to big government intrusion in the economy, right? Absolutely. Unless you count intrusions of taxpayer funds into corporate projects...
| Oct 3, 2011 | Environment / HealthYou may have heard about Solyndra, the solar start-up that went belly up in August. Solyndra received a $535 million loan guarantee in September of 2009 from the embattled Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program. Announced with much fanfare, it was the first...
| May 23, 2011 | Environment / HealthPromoters say To have no fear; We know it couldn’t Happen here. Just to be sure we’re all on the same page, here are a few things we ought to acknowledge right off the bat about nuclear power: It’s the most costly form of electricity. It’s also...
| Mar 28, 2011 | Economy / BusinessWe have all watched the nuclear emergency that followed Japan’s tragic earthquake and tsunami with fear and sympathy for those in the surrounding community and admiration for the brave crews working to reduce the harm and risks of radiation exposure. Meanwhile,...
