Anybody on the east coast need sunscreen?
For those of you who aren’t in DC these days, or weren’t this past week, I advise you: stay away. There are interns, and it is really, really unpleasantly hot outside. ...
Earth in High Def
If you’re wondering what the Russian government is capable of — as we are, all the time, around here — behold this image. This is the highest resolution photo of ...
Is energy innovation impossible?
Recently, I read a news article that called the Chevy Volt one of “America’s top 12 damaged brands,” citing the January recall of nearly 8,000 vehicles as the cause ...
Did you brush your teeth this morning?
We’re such a mixed bag here at SpinachHQ: one day, we’re talking about multimillion dollar corporations and energy subsidies. The next, we’re talking about….toothbrushes? ...
Some Perspective on Spills
As we approach the two year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill and as the war on the Keystone XL pipeline wages on, we are reminded of the actual and potential damage ...
Prizes or Grants: Which is Better at Yielding Real Solutions?
Yesterday, I attend Vanderbilt Law School and the Environmental Law Institute’s Annual Environmental Law and Policy Review Conference (ELPAR). The conference focused on three topic ...
Check Out My Green Goodie Bag
First, a warm and hearty congratulations to all who participated in today’s Cherry Blossom runs! While there were few cherry blossoms to be seen (fault the lack of winter for that ...
The wind map
Hi guys. It’s Friday, DC decided to be cold and raining, and my brain sort of hurts from reading too many articles on oil prices.
So, instead of words, I present you this magnificent ...
Breaking Bad: Bottled Water Revealed
I’m normally a newsy kind of gal. The inspiration behind the pieces I share comes from my wonderful and plentiful clips, newspapers, or just watching Congress (yes, I called Congress ...
And Now For a Walk on the Wild Side
We get pretty steeped around here in energy and policy and what Kara had for breakfast. But every once in a while we like to go outside. Especially this time of year – and specifically ...
A Presidents Day Tribute for Our Conservationist President
Happy President’s Day! For those of you enjoying your day off, don’t forget the reason why. For those of you at work (like yours truly), know you’re making our presidents ...


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