The Measured View

“Clean energy” used to inspire idealism and optimism. Today, it merely triggers eye rolls and passionate political arguments on both sides of the aisle. For many Americans, it’s become a loaded phrase, tied to government subsidies, job losses in fossil fuel towns, and a lingering fear that we’re repeating what happened to steel and manufacturing. The result is a cynicism that we cannot afford at this critical point. Energy Reality Check In 2023, over 60% of U.S. energy still

We keep hearing the same message over and over again: save the planet, stop the warming, think of the polar bears. But here’s what’s missing from most climate conversations -  the kitchen table. Even my family (which just loves debate!) doesn’t debate the economics of carbon credits over dinner. Most families are too busy figuring out how to pay rent, buy groceries, and maybe save for college. If climate policy doesn’t connect to that reality, it’s just background noise. The