NN#10: A Noble Cause
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Advocates and researchers of the energy transition are woefully ill-equipped to do battle with the fossil fuel industry. In this monologue, Chris identifies what’s needed and what’s missing, then reinforces those points with excerpts from a recent conversation with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Sources Steve McBee, “Straight-talk with Senator Whitehouse,” Amped, October 1, 2026. Jigar Shah, “Senator Whitehouse on Why Democrats Need a Climate Villain,” Energy Empire Podcast, October 5, 2026. Mirian Vilela, “Gus Speth -- A New Consciousness and the Eight-fold Way towards Sustainability,” Interview with James Gustave Speth, Earth Charter Podcast: Turning Conscience Into Action, Earth Charter International, January 13, 2021. Elie Wiesel’s Acceptance Speech on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1986. George Lakoff, Don’t Think of an Elephant, Chelsea Green, September 16, 2014.
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