Tuesday
Aug042009
Green Jobs: Fast-tracking Economic Suicide
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 04:57PM Creating 'Green Jobs' excites many in politics. But a quick review of the impact of green jobs on employment in Europe should make them think again. A piece I co-wrote with my Energy Tribune colleague Professor Michael Economides (as per above title) explains all and appears here today at the American Thinker site. Here's a taster:
Creating ex nihilo -- literally, out of nothing -- used to be a theological concept, God's prerogative. Today it seems, President Barack Obama and certain Western politicians claim to possess the ability to do it. Against all the laws of economics and the marketplace, they believe they can create millions of ‘green' real jobs, out of thin air, or at least air without carbon dioxide, via cap and trade.
The basic assumption is that technology per se generates jobs. Mostly, it does not. Rather, technology enables jobs -- real and sustainable jobs -- based on how useful the technology is to the marketplace. To generate real industrial jobs, however, one needs a basic commodity to trade, and in the energy business this has meant oil, gas or coal. Yet ‘green' politicians and eco-lobbyists expect to create a revolution in green jobs based on ... alternative energy sources.
The trouble is that alternative energy sources remain and will continue to be appallingly inefficient, offering a very poor to mostly negative return on investment. Cut off the flow of massive public subsidies and the alternative energy industrial revolution would grind to a halt tomorrow -- as the European experience already bears out.
Reader Comments (13)
My country is currently holding the Commonwealth Head's of Government Meeting and this is the forum that my team will use to speak on the issues of Global Warming
Thanks so much for this!
apple Ipad accessories
ipad accessories
IPad AC Charger
IPad Car Kits
Ipad leather case
iPod Touch 4 Accessories
I havent been this thrilled by a post for a long time!
apple peel
ipod touch 4 bag
iPod Touch 4 Dock Holder
iPod touch 4 Silicone Case
iPod nano 6 Accessories
iPod nano 6 Cases
apple peel 520You have got it, whatever that means in blogging. Well,You're definitely someone that has something to say that people should hear.Car GPS Navigation
In Dash GPS Navigation
Portable GPS Navigation
Intergration GPS System
Keep up the wonderful work. Keep on inspiring the people!
Louis Vuitton gucci handbags outletlouis vuitton bags high quality store
wallets you desiregucci bags replica Louis Vuitton (LV) handbags available at
of replica designer They Canlouis vuitton of replica designer The handbags.us
louis vuitton neverfull walletslouis vuitton bags gucci handbags outlet Louis Vuitton
at presentgucci handbags available at Handbags are
discount gucci handbagsgucci replica all Together louis vuitton neverfull
Outlet Clothing Louis Vuitton Handbags Louis Vuitton bags louis vuitton neverfullprovides
wallets Louis Vuitton shoeschanel bags Handbags are and shoes
offers a huge Louis Vuittonlouis vuitton bagsprovides selection
White Flower Girl Dresses Mother of the Bride Dresses Plan calls for things organized, so, in order to obtain better results. Marriage is such an effective plan occasion is necessary Plus Size Mother Of Bride Groom Dresses Vintage Mother Of Bride Groom Dresses Modern Mother Of Bride Groom Dresses Homecoming Dresses What color is shown on the model? Is it silver, taupe, gray? It's hard to tell because of the Taffetta material. And will this dress be available for a couple months? Party Dresses Quinceanera Dresses Cocktail Dresses ordered 4 dresses to be used as bridesmaid dresses in a wedding. I have just received them and they are more beautiful than I imagined. The dresses were made with great skill and craftma Evening Dresses Prom Dresses Special Occasion Dresses Wedding Apparel New Style Wedding Dresses A-line Wedding Dresses Ball Gown Wedding Dresses Empire Wedding Dresses Princess Wedding Dresses Sheath Wedding Dresses Mermaid Wedding Dresses Trumpet Wedding Dresses What color is shown on the model? Is it silver, taupe, gray? It's hard to tell because of the Taffetta material. And will this dress be available for a couple months? Plus Size Wedding Dresses Column Wedding Dresses Celebrity Wedding Dresses Maternity Wedding Dresses Little White Wedding Dresses ordered 4 dresses to be used as bridesmaid dresses in a wedding. I have just received them and they are more beautiful than I imagined. The dresses were made with great skill and craftma Designer Wedding Dresses Wedding Dresses UK Wedding Dresses with Color Wedding Dresses with Sleeves Wedding Dresses Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses Plan calls for things organized, so, in order to obtain better results. Marriage is such an effective plan occasion is necessary Bridesmaid Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses New Style Bridesmaid Dresses White Flower Girl Dresses Color Bridesmaid Dresses What color is shown on the model? Is it silver, taupe, gray? It's hard to tell because of the Taffetta material. And will this dress be available for a couple months? Black Bridesmaid Dresses White Bridesmaid Dresses Fashion Bridesmaid Dresses.
Herve leger dress is the world’s most sexy clothes.In the dresses’world,Cheap Herve Leger Dresses are the best choice for many women.So,if you love the fashion Herve Leger and want to be more sexy, Just have a try it:
Herve Leger Dresses Herve Leger Dresses;
Herve Leger Cheap Herve Leger Cheap;
Herve Leger On Sale Herve Leger On Sale;
Leger Dress Leger Dress;
Herve Leger Outlet Herve Leger Outlet;
Herve Leger Bandage Herve Leger Bandage;
herve leger skirts herve leger skirts;
Ugg Boots Sale Ugg Boots Sale;
Ugg Boots UK Ugg Boots UK;
Cheap Ugg Boots Cheap Ugg Boots;
UGG Jimmy Choo Boots UGG Jimmy Choo Boots;
UGG Slippers UK UGG Slippers UK;
zentai bodysuit zentai bodysuit;
zentai suit zentai suit;
zentai uk zentai uk;
lycra suit lycra suit;
spandex catsuits spandex catsuits;
spiderman suit spiderman suit;
Cheap Christian Louboutin Cheap Christian Louboutin;
Christian Louboutin Knockoffs Christian Louboutin Knockoffs;
Christian Louboutin Discount Christian Louboutin Discount;
Christian Louboutin Replica Christian Louboutin Replica.
If you have not yet tried replica rolex watches, These are just brilliant and fabulous replica rolex uk. The quality of rolex replica uk is just superior to what you have dreamt of. Today owning a new and trendy looking replica rolex watches uk fake rolex uk to reach out to every budget and range. You can just enjoy them by ordering orologi repliche rolex o get from fake rolex rolex milgauss are now available to make your wrist beautiful. You can choose from the wide variety of replica rolex by comparing lots of perfect and stunning pieces. These rolex replica would be nice investments for you in long term. These rolex milgauss rolex replica watches best replica rolex watches yet, check a buy rolex watches rolex watches store watches rolex. GHD straighteners gifts are not restricted to just your love GHD hair straighteners is that you have an option to pick and select your own to be attached onto the of your preference. Just in the range of GHD hair styler, ghd straighteners pink that it may just get very difficult for you to make a choice. Well the ghd straighteners cheap are not limited to the use of bracelets; they can be used on as well. They can be easily hooked on to the cheap hair straighteners. So you have accessory which is versatile. One of things appreciated by it's fans is the versatility of hair straighteners. To attach your special pink ghd hair straighteners
These are now made luxurious and affordable ed hardy to reach out to every budget and range. You can just enjoy them by ordering ed hardy clothing online where you get the complete satisfaction and genuine quality at best possible rates. The finish, quality and designs you get from ed hardy t shirts are really astonishing
Stand golf Coach Outlet Store Online have retractable legs, normally in the form of a tripod, which actuate when the golf Coach Factory Outlet is set down, and allow the bad to stand up at an Coach Factory Online. This allows the Coach Factory Outlet and clubs to be more easily accessible than if they wer e lying on the round. It also keeps the Louis Vuitton and your clubs clean and dry in wet or muddy conditions.Golf Louis Vuitton With Stands Save Time!If you carry the Louis Vuitton Outlet around the course with you, rather than use a buggy or golf cart, then you should consider one of the many designs of stand golf Coach Outlet which are available. Without the stand, you would have to drop your Coach Outlet Store Online onto the ground and rummage around in the Coach Factory to find your selection of club, You would also have to hunt around for the pocket containing your Coach Factory Online and spare golf balls.With these types of golf Coach Outlet, on the other hand, theCoach Bags is standing up at an angle on spring loaded legs. The Coach Factory Store are normally held in separate tubes for easy choice and access, and you can easily find your Coach Factory Online and the rest. Not only that, but you avoid the necessity on every shot to drop your Coach Factory Outlet Online, bend down to select your club, bend down to replace your club, then pick up your Louis Vuitton Bags. Depending on how good (or bad) you are, you could be doing this up to a hundred times a round! Just think of Coach Outlet Online Store will be doing to your back!In fact, if you have a Coach Factory Outlet Online with your back, and do not want to go to the expense of a golf cart and Coach Outlet Online, then a golf Coach Outlet with a stand could be ideal for you. Everything you get in carry Coach Outlet Online you also get in a stand golf bags, including covers, carry options such as carry cases and carry covers to protect your Coach Factory Outlet and golf clubs in your truck or from normal Chanel Bags in airports.Golf Coach Outlet Online using a stand are also customizable with the range of colors, designs, logos, etc, that are available for any other kind of golf Coach Purses Outlet. They can carry anything from Chanel Handbags to a full set of 14 clubs, and have a separate putter tube for easy access, a full set of pockets and Coach Factory Outlet Online for an umbrella.
In this modern and fashionable society, people are pursuing for links of London cool, unique, stylish and innovative. Whether it is links of london uk or fashion accessories all means a lot for modern society of today. Same is the case with trendy looking discount uggs. When these are uk ugg boots sale, the excitement just gets doubled. Most chic looking tiffany jewellery are in fashion now. These are one of the favorite fashion accessories for men and women long time ago. If you have not yet tried tiffany uk, it's time to own one and feel the difference it can make to your personality. These are just brilliant and fabulous tiffany jewellery uk. They are most iconic and can provide you with a new feeling and enhance confidence. The quality of tiffany and co is just superior to what you have dreamt of. Today owning a new and trendy looking tiffany co jewellery are not only meant for the wealthy people.
Eiad Shurbaji, an opposition Coach Factory Storefigure reached in Damascus by phone, Chanel Handbagsexpressed skepticism that Syria would respond sincerely to any new Coach OutletArab League pressure. “Is it suspending Syria’s membership that is going to achieve that?” Mr. Shurbaji said. “I don’t know. So far nothing has worked.”
Qatar seemed the most aggressive Louis Vuittonin pushing for such a move, LV Outletbut opposition comes from various quarters. Saudi Arabia, Coach Outletthe most authoritarian and conservative country inCoach Outlet the Arab world, appeared more cautious, as did Egypt, Algeria, Yemen and others, whose governments feared such a move could provide momentum toCoach Outlet the tumult in the region.
In this modern and fashionable society, people are pursuing for abercrombie and fitch uk cool, unique, stylish and innovative. Whether it is abercrombie and fitch or fashion accessories all means a lot for modern society of today. Same is the case with trendy looking abercrombie and fitch sale. When these are burberry outlet, the excitement just gets doubled.
The only way buyers can have utmost guarantee that the jewelry they have tiffany uk just bought are true is if they are from the authentic maker. Otherwise, chances of being deceived when buying tiffany bangles replica Tiffany and Co jewelry are high because fake tiffany bracelets uk replicas are very real. Nevertheless, customers can still tiffany bracelet charms mark these if they are looking for the genuine replicas in a market that is flooding with the company’s. Accessing the craftsmanship of each piece they could be interested in tiffany necklace uk is very critical because any Tiffany’s jewelry depict unrivaled manufacturing techniques.
Another great characteristic of Tiffany and Co jewelry is that it is rock-solid silver and any buyer can easily feel the weight in their hands. Replicas that are still not genuine copies may be quite hollow and light in weight. In the jewelry markets, it is difficult tiffany and co rings to find jewelry links that are soldered together instead of being squeezed closer to fit such as in bracelets. Tiffany’s jewelry carries this feature that is a clear guiding light for buyers who should not easily detect the start and end points of every link.
The beautiful curve, the modelling of restoring ancient ways, fine design of bead piece of adornment, all all let Roger Vivier satin high heels with French palace style,
roger vivier pumps they make me think of the movie "the jedi" queen of France after colourful Marie Antoinette of countless delicate dress up, powder blue the naive and exquisite workmanship collocation are together have a noble and pure temperament. Shop popular brands and stores to find roger vivier shoes on sale - all in one place. Create and share looks based on all your favorite styles.Welcome Guest!,
roger vivier on sale
Roger Vivier Heels
Roger Vivier Flats
Roger Vivier Sandals
Roger Vivier Store Online
Roger Vivier Shoes at roger vivier sale Shop popular brands and stores to find roger vivier shoes and roger vivier pumps on sale - all in one place. Create and share looks based on all your favorite styles.
Roger Vivier Ballerina Shoes
Roger Vivier Round Toe Shoes
Roger Vivier Sandals