Recent Articles from David Blackmon
Unlocking America’s Energy Security Begins in the West — Here’s Why
History has shown time and again that rising conflicts in distant lands can negatively impact energy security here at home. Such conflicts can be easy to ignore until they hit consumers directly in the form of higher energy costs. With the U.S. currently engaged now in wars in Europe and the Middle East and with […]
Understanding Colorado’s Environmental Waste Reality
Colorado’s renewable energy frenzy has been met with an array of positive news. It’s viewed as clean, modern, and the best alternative to break America’s addiction to fossil fuels. But as facts about recycling the first generation of solar and wind-farm materials emerge, the long-held perception of renewables as a panacea becomes unsustainable. READ: Understanding […]
Rising to the Cleantech Challenge
The oil and natural gas industry propelled America to greatness in the last century. It is the foundation of energy and artificial light, allowing homes and businesses to be lit at night. The industry is the reason America can heat homes in the winter and keep them cool in the summer. Without it, Americans, particularly […]