24 APR 2024 · Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The holiday is now a global celebration that's sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living. America's leading environmental historian, William Cronon of the University of Wisconsin, calls environmentalism a new religion because it offers "a complex series of moral imperatives for ethical action and judges human conduct accordingly." In other words, issues such as climate change are now much more than about "science." Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Please share your thoughts on these ideas by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics in more depth.

17 APR 2024 · On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will talk with W. Boyd Lee, VP of Strategic Planning for CKenergy Electric Cooperative. Boyd will share how the innovative ways that CKenergy is promoting geothermal heat pumps to its members. Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Please share your thoughts on these ideas by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics in more depth.

10 APR 2024 · A carbon tax was first proposed by an economist in 1973, with the intent to allow market forces to determine the most effective approach to reduce pollution. But, carbon taxes have morphed and evolved since the 1970s to give consumers and producers a monetary incentive to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. While several European countries have successfully adopted carbon taxes, other nations have not due to a lack of political support. Morever, the price of carbon has not led to significant reductions as companies can purchase carbon offsets rather than alter their current operations. Another major stumbling block is determining the right "price" of carbon. An August 2021 paper in Nature Climate Change estimates that a carbon tax would have to be set above $1,500 per ton to almost achieve NetZero by 2050 which would equal more a per capita tax of $11,300 per person. That is a pretty high price for customers to pay! Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) with host Dr. Katherine Johnson. Please share your thoughts on these ideas by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics in more depth.

27 MAR 2024 · As nations struggle to meet their climate pledges, an ugly truth has emerged. Too many renewable energy projects designed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels come at the expense of indigenous peoples. These groups manage more than one quarter of the world's land surface, yet they are rarely involved in conservation projects. Even more alarming, their rights curtailed in favor of industries who deforest land and otherwise harm the environment. Indigenous communities also regularly have their rights stripped by conservation organizations who are meant to be stewards of the environment. This is called "green colonialism" creating another cruel irony in the quest for clean, green energy. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the inequities associated with the West's emphasis on green energy at the expense of indigenous people's traditional rights. Please join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern every Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your insights by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

20 MAR 2024 · It's one of the biggest comeback stories of the decade. Nuclear energy, in multiple configurations, is now being touted as the most logical way to achieve a clean energy future. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "Nuclear is the perfect antidote to the energy challenges facing Britain – it's green, cheaper in the long term and will ensure the UK's energy security for the long term. The emergence of new technologies, such as Small Nuclear Reactors (SMRs), offer a way to generate electricity with fewer complications and at a lower cost. On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the resurgence of nuclear energy. Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern every Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your insights on the resurgence of nuclear power by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

13 MAR 2024 · From Washington to Warsaw, a 'greenlash' is picking up steam. In recent months, state laws restricting the use of environmental, social, and governance factors have swept across the U.S. In Europe, signs of a green political backlash have also started surfacing as businesses and citizens feel the costs of the energy transition. These technologies also create pushback from local residents because these installations spoil the landscape and disrupt local communities. Rural residents are also dissatisfied with the flicker from turbine rotation and complain about noise. Don't miss our conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern every Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your insights on the 'greenlash', its impact on your community, or your thoughts on environmental policies by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

6 MAR 2024 · Whether it's tapping energy from deep in the earth or just in your back year, geothermal energy is gaining attention as a clean energy source. Several jurisdictions are tapping into their hot springs to generate energy to power nearby cities. Homeowners are weighing the advantages of a geothermal heat pump compared to more traditional heat pumps. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the increased interest in hot rocks and geothermal heat pumps. She will also discuss the obstacles associated with these technologies as well. Don't miss the live interaction on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern every Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your insights by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com. Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

28 FEB 2024 · The climate debate has spilled into our dinner tables. From farmers protesting EU regulations that have cut their profits to carbon footprint calculators, people are being urged to cut down on meat consumption and “buy local.” But on today’s show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss how these facts are misconceptions. New studies have shown that urban farms and farmers’ markets have higher carbon emissions than traditional farms and groceries. And a carbon food calculator demonstrates that eating chocolate is as bad for the planet as eating a steak. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

21 FEB 2024 · Solar net metering has been described as one of the ways to make solar power truly affordable for residential customers, but the reality isn't playing out as expected. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will share some lessons from the field based on the experiences of two residential California solar PV homeowners. Their insights will be both informative and perhaps a bit shocking. And net metering is facing a repeal in California as the rooftop solar market is on the verge of financial collapse. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.

31 JAN 2024 · Rising energy costs in Europe have led to devastating circumstances, as citizens cannot afford to heat their homes due to rising natural gas prices. Alternative energy sources are limited, as nuclear power plants have been shut down, and solar and wind don't provide reliable power. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the conundrum haunting energy experts: renewable energy costs are not cost-competitive, especially when coupled with rising inflation rates and supply constraints. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern Live on Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) . Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter that explores these energy topics more in-depth.