by Farhad Mirzadeh | Mar 20, 2014 | Monitor
The world’s largest consumer of fossil fuels is turning to alternative energies to meet its demands. The Department of Defense spends billions of dollars a year on fuel costs. As traditional sources of power have steadily increased in price, the military is forced to...
by Rory Johnston | Aug 20, 2013 | Monitor
Why Effective Policy Matters George P. Shultz / Defining Ideas Sometimes small events have a major impact on your thinking. I remember the day my Marine Corps boot camp drill sergeant handed me my rifle. He said, “This is your best friend. Take good care of it and...
by Ollie Engebretson | Aug 1, 2013 | Monitor
ASP: In case you missed it …. 1 August 2013 Californians surveyed on climate change, fracking, hybrid cars Paul Rogers / Mercury News People in other states may be chanting “drill, baby, drill” — but not Californians. A new poll shows that a...
by Wes Reichart | Jul 3, 2013 | Monitor
Climate extremes are ‘unprecedented’ Roger Harrabin / BBC News The Earth experienced unprecedented recorded climate extremes during the decade 2001-2010, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Kerry wraps up marathon trip citing progress on Syria talks,...
by Brian Kastner | Feb 25, 2013 | Monitor
New York Times: The Nuclear Agenda Editorial The paper argues President Obama set an ambitious goal in his first term when he endorsed the vision of an eventual world without nuclear weapons. After some early achievements, namely the New Start treaty mandating cuts in...