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History of US Army CoE management of the Lower Mississippi River

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Energy Policy Outrage, II: ‘Windmills Are Pretty!’

Despite the inefficiency, unreliability and poor economics of wind energy, even the biggest skeptic would acknowledge the appeal of the Bird Cuisinart to anyone interested in the elusive goal of Energy Independence. After all, the wind is free, right? The … Continue reading

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One Step Toward Energy Independence (And Three Steps Back)

The emotional appeal of the New Green Economy rests on its promise to free us from our addiction to oil. Our carbon-free future envisions a land of Rainbows, Unicorns and Magic Windmills, with Prius in every garage. Our energy will … Continue reading

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