Bye, Bye Coal: Renewables Overtaking Coal Worldwide
The U.S. has cut the use of coal for electricity from 50% in 2005 to 19.8% in 2021, and it's still falling, says podcast guest Jack Kerfoot.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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Bob Gatty
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Disarming Weapons of Mass Distraction
Lean to the Left guest David Wann is passionate about sustainable lifestyles and designs, like the co-housing community he helped create.
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Bob Gatty
Dec 26, 20223 min read
Biden Responsible for Energy Inflation? "Rubbish"
"Rubbish," says energy expert Jack Kerfoot, when asked on the Lean to the Left podcast if President Biden is to blame for high gas prices.
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Bob Gatty
Dec 25, 20226 min read
Good News on Global Warming
Energy expert and author Jack Kerfoot says on the Lean to the Left podcast that the world is making major progress fighting global warming.
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Bob Gatty
Dec 10, 20222 min read
A No Bullshit Plan for Saving the Planet
Podcast guest John Pabon calls on businesses and consumers alike to fight climate change with no BS steps to improve sustainability.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 2, 20221 min read
A Polar Bear Fights for Climate Survival
Alan Hesse is a climate scientist in Ecuador, and he' and his polar bear, Captain Polo, are educating young people about climate change.
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Bob Gatty
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Switch to a Green Job & Save Our Earth
What it would be like to work at a job where you would be helping the environment and fighting climate change? The Lean to the Left podcast.
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Bob Gatty
May 26, 20221 min read
The Earth's Sustainability: 'We're in Bad Shape'
Preserving a sustainable planet is in jeopardy and religious and political dogma prevents progress, says sustainability expert Kit Webster.
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Bob Gatty
May 22, 20222 min read
Steve Braker: Novelist, African Adventures
The Lean to the Left podcast interviews African adventure novelist Steve Braker. Slave trading, ivory poaching, ocean treasure hunting.
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Bob Gatty
Apr 3, 20222 min read
One Man's Drive to Decarbonize the World
Energy expert Frank Dalene, on the Lean to the Left podcast, worries that the war in Ukraine will hinder the battle against climate change.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 17, 20223 min read
Pushing Biden on Climate Change 'Code Red'
Climate change action advocates camp for a week near President Biden's home challenging him to match his "Code Red" rhetoric with action.
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Jeremy Holland
Jan 11, 20224 min read
Sunrise Movement: A Generation on Fire
There is a determined youth mobilization rising in the U.S., the Sunrise Movement, which is demanding fast action to fight climate change.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Angie Ringler: An Eco-Terrorist Doing Good
Today's Lean to the Left Podcast guest is Angie Ringler, fighting climate change by inventing new waste free products for laundry and bath.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 1, 20221 min read
Air Mail Protest Against Corruption, Climate Change
Lean to Left Podcast interviews mailman who landed a gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol Ground to protest corruption and climate change.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 17, 20212 min read
$5 Gas is in Our Future. Is There a Way Out?
On The Lean to the Left Podcast, Energy expert Jack Kerfoot predicts a national average gasoline price of $5 per gallon within a year.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Will Dems be Shocked into Action?
Will national Democrats, shocked by Virginia and New Jersey elections, show some spine, and pass President Biden's social safety net bill?
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Bob Gatty
Oct 31, 20214 min read
Democrats: What in Hell Are You Doing?
National Democrats are frittering away a huge opportunity and ultimately may be opening the door to a return of Donald Trump and his GOP.
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C J Waldron
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Biden Needs to Be a Leader
If President Biden hopes to push his economic agenda through Congress with its warring factions, he needs to start playing hardball.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 17, 20214 min read
Will Coal Politics Scuttle US Climate Change Weapon?
Will President Biden allow Sen. Joe Manchin to block a key weapon against climate change as he pushes his cornerstone social program bill?
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Bob Gatty
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Climate Crisis: 'Deal with it or Suffer the Consequences'
Climate change is an issue that transcends politics. You can either deal with it or not and suffer the consequences."- New podcast episode.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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