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Great Falls, MT native living in Greeley, CO . Attorney retired from practice in MT, CO & MN. Retired CEO/General Counsel for New World WindPower. Now volunteer with MTCARES.org, an organization committed to enacting a ballot initiative in Montana requiring 100% renewable energy by 2040. BA, Washington St.U.; MA, U of MT; JD, William Mitchell College of Law; Past Employment: Member 1967 MT Legislature; Missoula Public Schools; MN Pollution Control Agency; MT Public Service Comm'n.; Private Law Practice; MN Contract Administrative Law Judge; US Postal Service HR Specialist; Free Lance Journalist. At various times I have belonged to 6 different labor unions. My current interests include promotion of LED street lighting and other energy conservation and renewable energy measures that combat climate change. My free substack to help churches, schools and other non-profits qualify for federal funding to install solar panels and batteries is https://russdoty.substack.com . For relaxation, I read, fish, golf, hike, and support various political candidates.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023Ignore Emerging Science -- at Your Children's Peril This opinion debunks Gas Industry and conservative media claims in light of reputable mounting reports that induction cooking is better than "Cookin' With Gas." It discusses tax credits for induction stoves available via the IRA if your state chooses to administer them.
Friday, October 28, 2016The Clean Energy Market Trumps The War On Coal Electricity generated by the wind and sun is now cheaper than fossil fuel generated energy. The Chinese and the rest of the world know it and are rushing to get ahead of the cost curve. To compete, the US must do that as well.
Sunday, August 28, 2016Clinton Foundation Shines In a Different Light The "A" rated Clinton Foundation evidences decades of good Hillary has advocated on behalf of the disadvantaged.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015Exaggerated Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs Not Worth the Price So-called benefits of constructing the northern section of the Keystone XL pipeline do not come close to overcoming the economic, health and environmental drawbacks. This article updates revelation of some myths propounded by proponents.
Monday, December 15, 2014Our Finest Gifts We Bring Energy conservation LED light bulb are affordable gifts this Christmas. They turn $8 into $135. Since the Congress has gutted lighting efficiency law and prevented President Obama from fulfilling his pledge to the UN Green Climate Fund, we have a responsibility to accelerate our efforts to mitigate greenhouse gases that are heating up our atmosphere, making storms stronger, and us all more vulnerable to natural disaster.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013Pick Us a Pope Who WIll Address Over-Population this op-ed asks the Catholic Church to change its policy on artificial contraception. It cites Bible verses imploring us to use what we know about scarce water and food, and child health and education to be better stewards of the earth. It was printed in
Saturday, October 20, 2012Romney would cost businesses, hobble goal of energy independence Column debunks Romney's energy approach; documents job loss and higher prices.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012Unwanted Consequences of Keystone Pipeline Are projects that make climate change worse -- like the Keystone XL pipeline -- in the national interest? Not if short-term expedience creates long-term disaster.
