Power Plays

Power Plays

Flip on that switch, Who cares the source; We’ll get gouged For it, of course. Energy production is too vital to be left to private industry’s tender mercies. Therefore, sensible nations run that sector of the economy themselves. Unfortunately, there...
Japan’s Chaos is a Wake-up Call

Japan’s Chaos is a Wake-up Call

Sometimes chaos comes along as a wake-up call to humanity. Japan’s double-whammy earthquake-tsunami is overwhelmingly tragic. Being at the mercy of the total chaotic effect of the elements–able to be wiped out by a wave of water from the sea–is an...
The Dangers of Nuclear ‘Ice-Nine’

The Dangers of Nuclear ‘Ice-Nine’

The great cautionary tale of the 19th century is Frankenstein, Mary Shelly’s novel. It’s the story of a brilliant scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who builds a monster out of spare parts and then breathes life into it. Instead of being grateful to his...

Energy Beast Still Running Wild

Coal and oil May make a mess; But I still love them, I confess. There is doubtless some solace in learning that China is now the world’s top energy glutton. That takes a bit of the pressure off us. America’s slip to second place, however, isn’t due...

Simmering Water War

Here in my home state of Texas, we’re suffering from withdrawal pains. This isn’t caused by our addiction to alcohol or drugs–but to plain water. And to make our pain worse, it’s not the people of Texas who are hooked on a destructive water...