Mar 1, 2012
Saudi Pipeline Crisis Shows the Dangers of Foreign Oil
Late this afternoon, oil prices jumped $10 per barrel based on reports that Shiite protestors have attacked an oil pipeline in eastern Saudi Arabia. While the Saudis deny Iranian reports of an explosion, one thing is clear: the United States is exceptionally vulnerable to a disruption of its foreign oil supply. A series of similar problems [...]
Feb 23, 2012
Army Debuts Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
Last afternoon, the Pacific Command of the Army announced that it was beginning field tests of its first generation of vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The Army’s press release describes an impressive partnership between the military, the government and private partners to develop this technology on a wide scale. According to the release, the [...]
Feb 16, 2012
The U.S. Military and Green Technology, Part 3
Colonel Peter Newell states, “At the tactical edge, we don’t look at energy efficiency in terms of saving gallons, we count it in lives saved. That’s really what we focus on.” In the third installment of her series on the military’s use of green technology and renewable energy, Amy Westervelt addresses why the [...]
Feb 10, 2012
Colorado Delegation Leads The Way on Wind Energy
Congress has had difficulty reaching consensus in recent years, but there’s still hope that the two parties can come to terms on some common-sense initiatives to build a strong foundation for the long term. The Colorado delegation took a key step in this direction by issuing a bipartisan joint statement (minus one Representative) in favor of [...]
Feb 10, 2012
Vets: The Not-So-Secret Key to Operation Free’s Success
In today’s opinion-filled world, it’s harder than ever for one organization to stand out. TV, radio and the internet are all constantly filled with competing “experts” with contradictory, frequently wrong information. It’s tough to be taken seriously amidst the crowd, but Operation Free has established strong credibility thanks to the tireless work of one particular [...]
