There is no better potential driver that pervades all aspects of our economy than a new energy economy. I was just reading an article in the New York Times by Michael Pollen about food and the fact that our entire agricultural system is built on cheap oil. As a consequence, our agriculture sector actually is contributing more greenhouse gases than our transportation sector. And in the mean time, it’s creating …Read more
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Irish Culture
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Longstanding issues, by John Fitzgibbon
NOTE: John Fitzgibbon tried to comment on my Modest Proposals, but for some reason, perhaps due to the length, it …Read more
The Choice: May 2007
The debate between Mr Ahern and Mr Kenny showed, if ever anyone doubted it, that it was between two deeply …Read more
How to make Pancakes
If only political videos – and indeed quasi-political blogs like alternative party – were as lively and instructive as this, …Read more