NBC has gone green

While indulging in my football habit, I learned that the NBC network – owned by GE – has begun a “Green is Universal” campaign. There is apparently a relationship between this marketing effort and GE’s Ecomagination. The first silly part of this campaign is for the guys in the studio in New York to turn…

Way to Go Navy!

Sometimes I have to let my true colors shine. I just spent the afternoon watching Navy break a 43 game losing streak against Notre Dame. 46-44 in triple overtime. For any international readers, I apologize for the incomprehensible post. If you are a Notre Dame fan – thank you for the classy way that your…

Nightly Business Report series on nuclear power

Eric McErlain at NEI Nuclear Notes pointed out a useful and timely series of reports about nuclear power by Diane Eastabrook. You can find links to videos (both Quicktime and Windows Media formats) from Public Broadcasting System’s (PBS) Nightly Business Report (NBR). The four part series aired during the week of 29 October and include…

Renewable energy industry lobby signs letter demanding continuation of "vital" subsidies

Earthtimes.org allows members to post materials of interest on its site. One of its members, listed as Geothermal Energy Association, posted a press release from PRnewswire on October 31, 2007 under the titled of Extending Tax Credits This Year ‘Vital’ Over 100 Renewable Energy Companies and Organizations Tell President Bush and Congressional Leaders. The news…