They create fear and sell you their tale, that more weapons protect you from fears You buy the story, Yet fear the war that protects you from peace
Replacement
By 2030 the EU aims to generate 27% of its energy from renewable sources. However, the renewable-energy sector in Europe is heavily reliant on hydrocarbons for the supply of raw materials critical for the development of technology such as solar cells and wind turbines. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/chinese_supply_critical_raw_materials_pose_long_term_risks_european_wind_solar_industries_494na1_en.pdf
Rumours
I have started to hear the consequences of my consumption In broad daylight my armoire accuses me of killing an Amazonian frog to create it My iPad, calls to me at night, asking how many acres of habitat were disrupted, in order to mine its contents My batteries cry themselves to sleep, and dream of… Continue reading Rumours
Consumption 2
Trying to eat my way out of life I accidentally die Fortunately someone else is alive and continues the feast Until there is no more left At which point Everybody goes home to join me
Trying
I am trying to consume as speedily as possible I was told that my consumption, fuels the economy Which might otherwise run out I continue to believe Everything is infinitely fine Because if I stop the Economy dies taking everything else with it Sustainability becomes a belief that assuages all fault, Because, after all, if… Continue reading Trying
Myth 1
Renewables are renewable using renewable energy Only by doing several (presumably fatal) experiments is it possible to know what will break the back of a camel. Is it doubtful, based on the laws of physics, whether a battery or any other renewable source can be made without a surplus supply of energy. Economics tells us… Continue reading Myth 1
Values
As capitalism slowly triumphs over all of the ethical and moral values of society it might be worth reexamining the 7 deadly sins in a new social light. Historical note: moral imperatives were thought so judicious to social cohesion that the public display of these behaviours was considered punishable by eternal damnation. Wrath- the military… Continue reading Values
In the event of war
Whither Iran, Syria or Russia retaliate against an US aircraft, or US support positions on the ground. In the event that the US loses a single aircraft, or loses one member of its combat team to hands of a Syrian or Russian military asset, then Washington will no doubt seize on this event as an… Continue reading In the event of war
Archilochus
O heart, my heart, no public leaping when you win; no solitude nor weeping when you fail to prove. Rejoice at simple things; and be but vexed by sin and evil slightly. Know the tides through which we move. Jealousy has no power over me; nor do I envy a god his work; and I… Continue reading Archilochus
Ammonia
Sure, there are serous doubts about whether you can make enough electricity from capturing diffuse natural energy to power the economy since the ability to capture diffuse natural energy comes from a hydrocarbon source. Hydrocarbons are in fact one of the most efficient natural batteries available and yet we burn them to make batteries that… Continue reading Ammonia
Ceteris Paribus 