“Always precise, never pedantic.”
In a highly divided and partisan world, it is my intent to provide an even-handed view of the rapidly converging worlds of energy, technology and broadband, while avoiding silo thinking about any of them.
– Steve Heins
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Energy
Energy
Clean energy and energy production are at the forefront of Steve’s attention.
Communication
Communication
Communication connectivity ties it together with “The Internet of Things”
Environment
Environment
Steve tackles relevant environmental issues like fracking and climate change.
Thought Pieces
A complete list of things caused by global warming
Though Piece Every time I revisit this 2012 list, it seems quite small compared to the latest headlines of “scientific” studies with a climate change bias. Some of us [...]
Scott Pruitt’s Attack on Science Would Paralyze the E.P.A.
Thought Piece The McCarthy/McCabe Op-Ed piece seems just too political, too silo-thinking, too simplistic, too parochial, and too eco-religious for an adult audience. Where is the discussion about national [...]
Is Massachusetts AG Maura Healey Colluding with the Russians? Or, with Trial Lawyers?
Thought Piece It is hard to retain a modicum of respect for any environmental group or public official who is LNG hypocritical. Is Massachusetts AG Maura Healey Colluding with [...]
Solving New England’s Natural Gas Problem (Hint: It’s Not through Big New Pipelines)
Thought Piece The solutions contained in this CLF blog are as shallow as a teaspoon, as my daughter use to say. One can’t help wondering why the whole matter [...]
Anti-Pipeline Activists Force Us to Buy Natural Gas from Russia
Thought Piece This is a dispassionate piece (i.e. apolitical) about the state of the political energy world. By politicizing all things Oil and Gas, there is glaring lack of [...]
U.S. Meets Carbon Emissions Years Early, While Germany Falls Short
Thought Piece It seems incomprehensible none of the US national media (aka the national enquirers) printed this story and study. U.S. Meets Carbon Emissions Years Early, While Germany Falls [...]
Oil bust was actually good for a town called ‘Shale City’
Thought Piece The US has had several regional gold/oil rushes, but most cities survived. I love the All American Williston story. Oil bust was actually good for a town [...]
TIDWELL PROVES THE AMERICAN DREAM CAN STILL BE GREAT AGAIN
Thought Piece “In all likelihood, the United States will live up to its Paris commitment, not because of the White House, but because of the private sector.” Erik Solheim, [...]
Thanks to the anti-fracking lobby, Britain can’t avoid Russian gas
Thought Piece “In all likelihood, the United States will live up to its Paris commitment, not because of the White House, but because of the private sector.” Erik Solheim, [...]
US gas cargo turns towards UK as Russia spat intensifies
Thought Piece Now that the UK has been reminded of the longstanding Russian practices of being duplicitous and often ruthless, I can’t help but notice this piece from today’s [...]
Why Is Russian Gas in Boston Harbor?
Thought Piece For that matter, why is the UK importing 50 % of their natural gas from Russia, while sitting an enormous amount of their own? “We will continue [...]
Noble Energy, Israel’s Delek to Supply Gas to Egypt in $15 Billion Deal
Thought Piece The power of the shale revolution continues to provide geopolitical benefits to the world and of course significant future emission reductions. One can hope that Israel will [...]
World’s Largest Science Organization Gives Top Honor To Conspiracy-Monger Michael Mann
Thought Piece In case nobody saved my recent post, this piece will have to do. Roger Pielke, Jr and Judith Curry had interesting things to say about this Award [...]
OH Fractivist Claims Obliterated with Cold, Hard Facts from NEPA
Thought Piece The most important part of the following piece from Jim Willis and the Marcellus Drilling News is the thoughtful guest piece of Chris Acker. It is a [...]
More Oil And Natural Gas Invalidate ‘Keep It In The Ground’ Movement
Thought Piece Jude Clemente continues to be one of the most balanced writers on natural resources and conservation in the U.S. He has always been worth the effort to [...]
Allies
Greg Wrightstone
Eco-Imperialism by Paul Driessen
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Recommendations
I am privileged to recommend Stephen Heins for any marketing, media or writing assignment. Steve is an accomplished observer, researcher and writer and doesn’t come to the title of “Word Merchant” without considerable warrant. Read More
Tom Shepstone, Shepstone Management Company, Inc.It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I recommend Stephen Heins as a hard working researcher and gifted writer. While I have known Stephen for only about six months, I’ve read many of his works and have been engaged in numerous great discussions with him on matters involving energy, the environment and the internet. Read More
I am pleased to recommend Stephen Heins as a researcher and writer. As a former commissioner on the Maryland Public Service Commission and current senior administrative law judge with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, I am most familiar with Mr. Heins’ work in the energy field. Read More
I’ve known Steve Heins for at least 5 years and can say without a doubt that he a gentleman of the first order: always professional and always respectful, even if he disagrees with your perspective. Read More
Ken Silverstein, Editor - Environmental Leader; Writer - ForbesHeins believes he has the answer to most questions, but even when he does not, he is never in doubt and expresses his position with clarity and humor. He attracts his audience with an attention getting device, engages it with thoughtful comments and examples… Read More
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