Broadcasting "Clean Energy Common Sense," Thoughts on Copenhagen, Doubts on NIF, and E-Waste and Simple Steps
Posted November 16, 2009 in The Media and the Environment
Frances Beinecke was a guest on WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show today; she spoke with Lopate about her new book and the need for a strong climate bill... In the Los Angeles Times, Jake Schmidt explained that progress in Copenhagen could help convince American politicians that the US does not have to "go-it alone" when it comes to addressing climate change... While in the Washington Post, Jake explained the possibility that another delay in creating an international climate treaty could actually have bigger-picture benefits...
Thomas Cochran spoke with Newsweek about the shortcomings of the National Ignition Facility's giant laser; explaining that it could not produce power the way that was promised, and even if it could, it would be too expensive to run... The New York Daily News interviewed Kate Sinding about effective electronic recycling strategies for tech-companies... Dan Lashof discussed why so many people still doubt global warming despite the overwhelming evidence for its existence in the National Journal... And the environmental website Grist invited readers to check out NRDC's re-launched Simple Steps site and to participate in the site's No Impact Week...
