I have another thought or two on the proposed bailout of the American auto industry. Then later this week I’ll be reporting on desalination, the increasingly popular, carbon-intensive transformation of ocean water into drinking water. While acknowledging that job loss in the auto industry (or anywhere) is extremely painful, let’s take a step back and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'automakers'
Rethinking Cars And Public Health
December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · health & well being, lifestyle, simplicity, sustainability, transportation
Tags: automakers·cars·Drive Less Save More·exercise·green living·Grist·Oregon·Zipcar
Fate of the Automakers: The Lady Or The Tiger?
November 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments · energy, transportation
My carpool has naturally been discussing whether the government should bail out the Detroit automakers. The bailout question reminds me of the short story “The Lady Or The Tiger” in which a woman decides which door to send her lover to, i.e. death or a new life with a new lady. Carpool opinions may be [...]
Tags: automakers·carpooling·cars·climate change·Detroit·economics·energy conservation·General Motors·global warming·GM·hybrids
