Power and Energy – Radio discussion

I participated in a live internet radio show with my friend Cara MacMillan on her Voice America show Demand More.
We talk about energy options, the pros and cons of each, and why I came to the conclusion that renewable energy is the way to go, not just for environmental and social reasons, but for economic [...]

Sharing news from a fellow traveller

One of my core philosophies — Living Lightly — has at its heart the belief that you cannot and need not be able to do everything yourself. Our world is full of generous, like-minded people — fellow travellers — who are ready and willing to share what they’ve learned. Organic gardening, cycling in winter, insulating [...]

Powerful Interviews: Eric Martinot

In this series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, renewable energy analyst Eric Martinot discusses the growth of the renewable energy industry, the importance of good government policies, and the promising future.
Parts of this interview will be featured in the upcoming David Chernushenko film, Powerful: Energy for Everyone.

Powerful Interviews: Tim Weis

In this series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Tim Weis of the Pembina Institute in Canada discusses how provinces like Ontario and Alberta can be running their cheap cialis online canadian pharmacy economies with a much larger portion of their energy coming from renewable sources.
Parts of this [...]

Powerful Interviews: Preben Maegard

In this series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Danish wind and renewable pioneer and expert Preben Maegard discusses the Danish experience, the potential of wind and biomass, and the policies that will get us to a renewable energy society.
Parts of this interview will be featured in the [...]

Powerful Interviews: Paul McKay

In this series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Paul McKay discusses how we can move from a power system dominated by fossil fuels and nuclear, to one that is based on conservation, efficiency and renewable sources.
Parts of this interview will be featured in the upcoming David Chernushenko [...]

Powerful Interviews: Paul Gipe

In this first of a series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Paul Gipe discusses the potential for Ontario and Canada, but with a global message. What are the obstacles and how do we get past accutane online canadian pharmacy them? What policies would make a real difference.
Parts [...]

Can Canada Catch the Renewable Energy Boom?

In February I put to some immediate use some of my growing collection of footage and interviews being amassed for the next film Powerful: Energy Security for Everyone. While these will find their way into this feature length film, you can view a 6-minute video prepared by James Greatrex and me for the Pembina Insitute’s [...]

It’s OK to change course, when you are choosing a better one

I am reminded today of a favourite quotation from John Maynard Keynes, the maligned and now rediscovered British economist. I had the opportunity to live in his former house — now the “Keyneside” student residence of Clare Hall at Cambridge University —  while taking my masters degree in international relations. Okay, that is completely irrelevant, [...]

Powerful: Energy for Everyone!

Powerful: Energy for Everyone 2-minute teaser
Enjoy the teaser/trailer for David Chernushenko’s recently-completed second film, Powerful: Energy for Everyone. By taking control of our energy appetites and reclaiming control of our energy supply, we can lead prosperous lives powered mostly by renewable energy, and less social and ecological harm will be done in the name of [...]