"Hi Mike,
I read through this quickly and immediately saw that it follows the same pattern that I’ve seen in the dozens of similar “plans” I’ve also reviewed: The starting supposition, it seems, is that it must work…"
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Mike Arney commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post Do the Math
"Hi Erik,
Have you read Mark Jacobson's Scientific American paper on this, http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=a-path-to-sustainable-energy-by-2030? He seems to take the question seriously and comes the conclusion that the…"
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Do the Math
Do the MathThe generally accepted equation for solving our global climate problem is simple—at least if you remove as a factor the web of human expectations and beliefs as well as the network of infrastructure and supply chains that keep most of the world’s 7 billion people alive. This solution, which, it is also assumed, would alleviate any coming shortage of fossil fuels, is to end our dependence on oil, coal, and natural gas. Or to put it more simply yet, the solution (and really the only…See More
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
Liberal Expectations
I am currently working on a book-length manuscript with a provisional title of Liberal Expectations. In it I argue that the liberal world-view, and especially the expectations of most liberals, prevent them (us) from grasping the reality and consequences of global warming, peak oil, and other resource depletion and environmental problems, or from taking significant action to address any of these. I don’t focus on liberals because I think political conservatives, today, offer any better…See More
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
5 Stages of Climate Change Consequences
Five Stages of Climate Change Consequences 1) Discomfort. Hotter more uncomfortable summers. Less snow in winter disrupts winter sports plans and desire to go to “Glacier” National Park. Profits at ski resorts take a dive.2) Moderate disruption: with increasingly unpredictable weather, farming is much more difficult and there is more threat of severe weather events effecting our population centers. Food prices rise and more CNN coverage devoted to natural disasters. I’ll still be…See More
Erik Lindberg commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post Kill Your Electric Car
"Mike, I agree with you completely. I drive a truck. No virtue in that. My only point, which I think you also share, is that that we resist the temptation to celebrate things like electric cars. My essay was hyperbolic,…"
Mike Arney commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post Kill Your Electric Car
"One more thing... I hate arguing, especially with people I like and respect, and I hate advocating a big consumer purchase, which I realize (sadly) is still too expensive for many people to afford. Sigh. I get the basic point that…"
Mike Arney commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post Kill Your Electric Car
"OK, as a recent Volt purchaser, I'll take the bait and express my dislike at being chided for doing something that I think is a good thing to do. A few points:
1) We are a 1 car family and we got the Volt mostly for my wife, who is…"
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
Economics: Pre- and Post-Copernican (A Defense of Nicole Foss)
Asking an economist to evaluate the work of Nicole Foss is a bit like asking a Baptist Minister to evaluate the work of a secular, agnostic theologian or philosopher of religion, for we are dealing with two competing belief systems and Foss (along with Richard Heinberg, John Michael Greer, Juliet Schor, Wendell Berry, and to some extent Bill McKibben) is, among other things, challenging the economists unquestioned belief in a very specific view of the world ,as well as numerous elements of…See More
Stephen Malagodi commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post Politics: The Third Rail of Peak Oil Analysis
"What a good commentary.
Let me put it this way. If we believe that the changes our societies need to go through are revolutionary, we're saying that those changes are beyond reformism. Reform is a process of modification, which may be…"
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
Politics: The Third Rail of Peak Oil Analysis
Despite its brief history, one might identify changing emphasis in peak oil commentary and analysis. Though the overlap is far greater than the difference, the earliest stress, it seemed, was on the simple depletion of the oil itself and thus the impact its growing scarcity would have on our trains, planes, and automobiles. Because of its rather direct use of fossil fuel inputs, the coming challenges of industrial agriculture was also an early topic of extensive conversation. More recently,…See More
Rob Emmett commented on Erik Lindberg's blog post "Demand-Side Economics" and the Liberal Denial of Reality
"Yes, getting and spending we've laid waste to our powers. Perhaps we ought to focus on the "value and priorities" that are more closely shared between Postcarbonites and liberals, then: concern for the general welfare rather than a…"
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
"Demand-Side Economics" and the Liberal Denial of Reality
When, after 9-11, George Bush told us to "go shopping" he in fact demonstrated a correct understanding of mainstream economics, liberal and conservative alike. As all economists know, a decline in consumer spending, confidence, and optimism, can plunge an economy into recession. This entirely uncontroversial view is one step away from its categorical version which turns out to be the foundation of liberal economics: that not only can a lack of demand cause a recession, the lack of demand—when…See More
Erik Lindberg posted a blog post
Kill Your Electric Car
And Boycott Biodiesel.It is hardly surprising that the latest generation of electric and hybrid cars are being marketed according to the key misconceptions that our great collective energy illiteracy permit. Happy drivers of The Volt or The Leaf, who are freed from pumping dirty and expensive gasoline, are contrasted in recent advertisements to their beleaguered conventional auto-driving brethren. The myth is that unlike gasoline, electricity is clean and virtually without cost. After all, it…See More
Erik Lindberg's event was featured
Energy and the Economy at The Urban Ecology Center
November 12, 2011 from 10:30am to 12pm
In all the talk about our current economic woes, the issue of oil and other energy supplies are rarely discussed. How does our economy depend on oil and other fossil fuels? In this introduction to energy and the economy, we will not only look at the relationship between energy consumption and GDP, but will review the way our financial and monetary systems work and examine their dependence on cheap and abundant energy. After this class, hopefully you won't think of economic woes without also…See More
Sachin Thorat left a comment for Erik Lindberg
"Hi Eric,
thanks for the invite. I will try to attend that event
Sachin"
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- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- Member of transition Milwaukee and Shorewood. Planning committee for Great Milwaukee Memorial Day Victory Garden Blitz.
- What skills, talents, and resources do you bring to the Transition movement?
- Carpentry and urban farming. I also think I can do anything I set my mind to, or will at least kill myself trying!
- Organizations you belong to that might collaborate with Transition
- Community Growers, Inc.
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Do the Math
Do the Math
The generally accepted equation for solving our global climate problem is simple—at least if you remove as a factor the web of human expectations and beliefs as well as the network of infrastructure and supply chains that keep most of the world’s 7 billion people alive. This solution, which, it is also assumed, would alleviate any coming shortage of fossil fuels, is to end our dependence on oil, coal, and natural gas. Or to put it more simply yet, the solution (and…
ContinuePosted on December 17, 2012 at 7:24am — 2 Comments
Liberal Expectations
I am currently working on a book-length manuscript with a provisional title of Liberal Expectations. In it I argue that the liberal world-view, and especially the expectations of most liberals, prevent them (us) from grasping the reality and consequences of global warming, peak oil, and other resource depletion and environmental problems, or from taking significant action to address any of these. I don’t focus on liberals because I think political conservatives, today, offer any…
ContinuePosted on October 17, 2012 at 1:00pm
5 Stages of Climate Change Consequences
Five Stages of Climate Change Consequences
1) Discomfort. Hotter more uncomfortable summers. Less snow in winter disrupts winter sports plans and desire to go to “Glacier” National Park. Profits at ski resorts take a dive.
2) Moderate disruption: with increasingly unpredictable weather, farming is much more difficult and there is more threat of severe weather events effecting our population centers. Food prices rise and more CNN coverage devoted to…
ContinuePosted on October 7, 2012 at 9:00am
Economics: Pre- and Post-Copernican (A Defense of Nicole Foss)
Asking an economist to evaluate the work of Nicole Foss is a bit like asking a Baptist Minister to evaluate the work of a secular, agnostic theologian or philosopher of religion, for we are dealing with two competing belief systems and Foss (along with Richard Heinberg, John Michael Greer, Juliet Schor, Wendell Berry, and to some extent Bill McKibben) is, among other things, challenging the economists unquestioned belief in a very specific view of the world ,as well as numerous elements of…
ContinuePosted on December 31, 2011 at 9:30am
Politics: The Third Rail of Peak Oil Analysis
Despite its brief history, one might identify changing emphasis in peak oil commentary and analysis. Though the overlap is far greater than the difference, the earliest stress, it seemed, was on the simple depletion of the oil itself and thus the impact its growing scarcity would have on our trains, planes, and automobiles. Because of its rather direct use of fossil fuel inputs, the coming challenges of industrial agriculture was also an early topic of extensive…
ContinuePosted on December 23, 2011 at 5:53pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 12:29pm on October 16, 2011,
Sachin Thorat said… Hi Eric,
thanks for the invite. I will try to attend that event
Sachin
- At 12:20pm on March 13, 2011,
Bradford Bender said… - Erik,
It was a pleasure for me to stumble upon that energy fair, and meet so many people who are trying to be a part of a solution to the problems facing our planet. Good planets are hard to find. I also met some enthusiastic farmers at the Urban Ecology house, and some gardeners at the "seed dating" event on Saturday. It was a very fun weekend for me and my daughter Becky who got to volunteer at Growing Power again. I will try to help organize another bus load of people from the U.P. to go down next year. A group of us are going to visit the energy fair in Custer the third weekend in June with the idea of getting an overview this year, and hoping to exhibit next year.
Good luck with your business.
- At 8:03am on February 24, 2011,
Christopher Haase said… - Just added event to main page:
Grand Opening of Solar Manufacturing Milwaukee Plant Monday - Join Us!
Wisconsin, Milwaukee and every major metro community screams we want jobs, manufacturing and renewable energy!
Well, we have it right here in Wisconsin.
Show your support by joining in at the grand opening of this cutting edge solar manufacturing plant in down town Milwaukee on Monday February 28th. Hope to see you there!
Details:
Helios Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Helios USA is open for business and building solar panels right here in Milwaukee Wisconsin and you're invited to their Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Monday, February 28th, 2011 at 3:30 PM.
- At 7:33pm on January 27, 2011,
Andrew Stephen DiMezza said… - Working on it! we showed up en mass to the last meeting and we're excited about everything.
- At 3:10pm on January 25, 2011, Christopher Haase said…
- Caught and enjoyed your "The case against (but also for) renewable energy" over at EnergyBulletin
RE: "Transition Milwaukee is the only game in town. If we don’t speak the truth about energy, no one else will." - Erik Lindberg
Nice post Mr. Lindberg, I would make the correction that not only was the industrial revolution powered by renewable energy in WI...Wisconsin still has powerful, profitable, privately funded programs that drive our economy.
While "Transition Milwaukee" is a nice concept the truth is that there are 100's of sustainable farming and community programs in Wisconsin (for decades)... Shoot me an email sometime and I will share with you what can actually make Wisconsin and even milwaukee actually sustainable beyond peak and all political smoke and mirrors.
Also what is the listserv you refer to? Can I get in on it?
Thanks,
Christopher Haase
- At 1:52pm on November 5, 2009,
Natalie Berland said… - Wow, this thing is hard to navigate... my email is natalie.berland@gmail.com. Talk to you soon!
- At 3:06pm on August 8, 2009,
Erik Lindberg said…
- New Slogan: Move Ass, Grow Food
- At 2:53pm on August 8, 2009,
Joe Hill said… - I never got a link to your blog homey.
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