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Preface to the 2001 Edition of Brittle Power: Energy Strategy for National Security
This preface to the classic 1982 book, Brittle Power: Energy Strategy for National Security, was written after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The…
Can Nuclear Power Solve the Energy Crisis?
This article was written in response to increased calls to use nuclear power during the California energy crisis in the early 2000s. The article answers…
Grappling with Growth: Building a Strong Economy and Great Place to Live
This paper was written for communities that are conflicted over issues surrounding local growth and development. Michael Kinsley argues that the word, “growth” is deceptive…
Fool’s Gold in Alaska (Annotated Version)
In this annotated version of the article from Foreign Affairs, the authors argue against drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for economic,…
Small is Profitable: The Hidden Economic Benefits of Distributed Generation (and Other Distributed Resources)
This presentation is a preview of Amory Lovins’ 2002 book, Small is Profitable. The book offers 207 ways in which the size of electrical resources—devices…
