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Another year; another ineffective climate conference

...within the 2C target. A new World Bank report shows the consequences of exceeding it, and they are not attractive.ROLF WESTGARD, a resident of both the Deerwood area and St. Paul, will teach the class "America's climate and energy future...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-12-26/another-year-anothe
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The energy independence mirage

...nearly 2 MMbd since 2005. Let's not be sidetracked from those efforts by misplaced energy independence euphoria.Rolf Westgard is a professional member Geological Society of America and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. He is...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-11-25/energy-independence
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Spending green dollars on a Great Green Fleet

...an environmentally sound way." Let's hope the administration and the Department of Defense get the message.(ROLF WESTGARD is a professional member of the Geological Society of America and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-07-02/spending-green-doll
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Using Alberta's oil sands

...pipelines will remain the best way to transport oil and gas, our major energy fuel source for decades to come.ROLF WESTGARD Rolf Westgard is a resident of Deerwood. He will teach the Spring Quarter class, "Science in the News" for the University...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-01-10/using-albertas-oil-
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Open forum: A common sense analysis

I want to compliment Rolf Westgard on the article "Nuke opponents cling to old fears" in the Feb...long way ahead of the U.S. in nuclear use.I want to thank Rolf Westgard for writing a common sense analysis.Robert OlsonIdeal Township...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2011-02-16/open-forum-common-sens
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Gas pricing

...car adds five tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere annually along with other pollutants. Let's not blame the oil industry, government, or anyone else. Just look directly into your car's rear view mirror.Rolf Westgard St. Paul

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-06-07/gas-pricing
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Hurricane relief

...Hurricane Sandy victims can rebuild on flood plains.If we are going to spend this money, why not attach some revenue to the Sandy relief bill? A 20 cent federal gasoline tax for three years would cover the cost.Rolf Westgard St Paul

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-01-04/hurricane-relief
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Global warming

...of the carbon, acidify the waters, and damage coral reefs. The solar sun spot cycle has paused with slightly lower solar output. It is time for us to pause as we study what is really happening with our climate.Rolf Westgard St. Paul

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-03-03/global-warming
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New tax on your utility bill

...Germany was about as useful as growing pineapples in Alaska." I suggest the same analogy applies for MInnesota.ROLF WESTGARD is a resident of Both St. Paul and the Deerwood area. He is a professional member of the Geological Society of America...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-04-16/new-tax-your-utilit
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Keystone XL pipeLine: safest transportation of oil

...remain the safest and lowest cost way to transport oil and gas, our major energy fuel source for decades to come.Rolf Westgard is a member of the Geological Society of America and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-04-26/keystone-xl-pipelin
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