The sad tale of a boring banker in exuberant times… and after

This time, the Masters of the Universe have blown up so spectacularly that they are taking down not just their own mindless activities, but also the whole banks with them, leaving no money for normal lending activity. And here I am, the sorry worker of a bank … having been told that I should tell my clients that there is no money for them for the rest of the year. No money for wind farms.

Solutions & sustainability – Sept 23

New system could help avert collapse of fisheries
Peak climate (audio) Part 1 is Dr. Peter Ward on past extinctions & violent climate change, Part 2 is Julian Darley, founder of the Post Carbon Institute, on how to live past the energy crisis
Isle of plenty

Renewables – Sept 19

Duke Energy’s New Solar Concept Has Potential to Supercharge Solar & Smart Grid Companies
Physicists release report pushing for greater efficiency in transportation and building sectors (video and transcript)
Ethanol Makers Hit by Cash Crunch, Corn Prices
Berkeley council to vote on solar tax district