Category Archives: Climate change

Do what we must: Divest !!!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by alan

(Update: On 11 Oct 2021 the Reed College Board of Trustees announced its decision to divest the college’s endowment from fossil fuels. Read about it here.) Reed’s plans to divest all fossil fuel holdings from its endowment were announced today … finish reading Do what we must: Divest !!!

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Sierra Club report: are colleges going green?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by alan

(Update: On 11 Oct 2021 the Reed College Board of Trustees announced its decision to divest the college’s endowment from fossil fuels. Read about it here.) It’s back-to-school time again and that means it is time to check out the … finish reading Sierra Club report: are colleges going green?

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Still smiling …

Posted on June 6, 2013 by alan

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, visited Portland’s Memorial Coliseum last month at the invitation of Maitripa College. So amazing … either he has the ability to single-handedly raise the spirits of 11,000 strangers, or we project that ability on … finish reading Still smiling …

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“Fish-inspired” Wind Farms

Posted on March 16, 2013 by alan

In order to reach maximum efficiency, windmills must be spaced far apart. This allows each rotor to capture ‘clean’ air moving across its blades. Unfortunately, arranging windmills for high efficiency means that wind farms must occupy a fairly large patch … finish reading “Fish-inspired” Wind Farms

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Carbon Tax: the gift that says “I care about you”

Posted on December 24, 2012 by alan

Chem profs don’t usually weigh in on tax policy, but it’s the season for thoughtful giving and nothing says, “I care about you,” like a thoughtful gift. That’s why I’m suggesting the US adopt a carbon tax in the new … finish reading Carbon Tax: the gift that says “I care about you”

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‘Despair’ at Climate Conference in Doha

Posted on December 10, 2012 by alan

(Update: On 11 Oct 2021 the Reed College Board of Trustees announced its decision to divest the college’s endowment from fossil fuels. Read about it here.) With Hurricane Sandy behind us (except if you live in those forgotten parts of … finish reading ‘Despair’ at Climate Conference in Doha

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