RenziGate Roundup 3/17

The Eastern Arizona Courier quotes Graham County Supervisor Drew John: “I have faith in our justice system to get to the truth of the matter,” John wrote. “I wish nothing but the best for Rick. Unfortunately, there are always a few malcontents that want to kick somebody when they’re down. I can tell you that … Read more

New Federal Report on Teaching Math: Comments by Sheila Tobias

(Note: Sheila Tobias is an expert in the area of math education. Her comments are regarding a report from the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The report recommends a balance of teacher-directed instruction (teaching of skills, drills) and child-centered instruction (exploration, conceptual understanding). It emphasizes that each grade should teach fewer math concepts in greater depth, … Read more

CO2 Emissions Will be Higher for Nuclear Power than for Coal

By Russell Lowes of Safe Energy Analyst

It is Just a Matter of Time. . . and It is Just a Matter of Counting the Whole Nuclear Cycle

In one of the comments on my last blog, Tasha Nelson speculates, "I would imagine nuclear power still emits far fewer
greenhouse gases overall." This is the conventional thinking. . .
thinking that will hit a hard wall of thought revolution. Over the next
decade or so, reassessment of economically mined uranium reserves will
come into clearer focus.

Learn more about the full cost of nuclear power after the click…