Author Archives: arjaybe

About arjaybe

Jim has fought forest fires and controlled traffic in the air and on the sea. Now he writes stories.

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost $5 Trillion Annually

Posted on 2015-05-21 by arjaybe

They keep telling us that alternatives to fossil energy are too expensive. That we shouldn’t be subsidizing the alternatives because it creates an uneven playing field. They tell us that the alternatives should compete on merit, just like the fossil … Continue reading →

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Humanitarian OpenStreetMap

Posted on 2015-05-19 by arjaybe

OpenStreetMap.org, mentioned here on Green Comet, is more than just an open source mapping project.  It’s more than the “Wikipedia of maps.”  It’s more than a hobby for hikers and cyclists.  It’s proving to be a valuable resource in the … Continue reading →

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Everyday injustices for working women: The slights add up – CNET

Posted on 2015-05-10 by arjaybe

It’s still going on, and whenever a woman brings it up, it gets worse. Some of the comments to the article will confirm that. Commentary: If you want to make a difference in gender equality, consider the subtle and often … Continue reading →

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