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David Morris is co-founder of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and directs its initiative on The Public Good. He is the author of New City States and four other non-fiction books. His essays on public policy are regularly published by On the Commons, Alternet, Common Dreams and the Huffington Post. More

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Article filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jul 15, 2007

Give Ethanol a Chance: The Case for Corn-Based Fuel

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/give-ethanol-chance-case-cornbased-fuel/

Working Assets is my long-distance phone company. I love it dearly for its combination of business efficiency, social responsibility and progressive politics.

Each month, my phone bill carries alerts that urge me to take action on a specific issue or two. Recent Citizen Actions suggest the gravity of the issues chosen: "Save Our Constitution," "Impeach Dick Cheney," "Close Guantanamo."

This month Working Assets urged me to "Say No to Ethanol."

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Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jul 11, 2007

David Morris on WCCO – Hiccup In The System Could Mean $3.50 A Gallon

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wcco-hiccup-system-could-mean-350-gallon/

David Morris appeared on WCCO in a story about the rapidly increasing gas prices.  Story aired on July 11, 2007. Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jul 10, 2007

Emissions cap is key in addressing climate issue

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/emissions-cap-is-key-in-addressing-climate-issue/

Emissions cap is key in addressing climate issue Here’s a plan that offers a comprehensive approach and puts money in the pocket of every Minnesotan. By David Morris and Peter Barnes, originally published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 10, 2007 For Gov. Tim Pawlenty, global warming is the “defining issue of our time.” Our… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jun 1, 2007

Greed, yes; public good, no

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/greed-yes-public-good-no/

Greed, yes; public good, no Republicans don’t always mind paying more at the pump. It depends. By David Morris, originally published in the Mineapolis Star Tribune, June 1, 2007 For Republicans, an increase in gas prices driven by oil companies may be unwelcome, but it is very much in the natural economic order of things…. Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on May 1, 2007

David Morris on WCCO’s Good Question – Ethanol Causing Food Shortages?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wccos-good-question-ethanol-causing-food-shortages/

ILSR’s Vice President, David Morris, on WCCO’s "Good Question" segment that asked if biofuels will cause food shortages.  Segment aired May 1, 2007. Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Apr 3, 2007

David Morris on WCCO’s Good Question – Why are Gas Prices so Volatile?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wccos-good-question-why-are-gas-prices-so-volatile/

ILSR’s Vice President, David Morris, was interviewed on WCCO’s "Good Question" segment that answered why gas prices are volatile.  Segment aired April 3, 2007 Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under General | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 23, 2007

David Morris on WCCO’s Good Question – What If We All Drive 55?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wccos-good-question-what-if-we-all-drive-55/

ILSR’s Vice President, David Morris, was interviewed as part of a segment on WCCO’s "Good Question" segment that dealt with the question of driving 55 MPH to save energy.  Segment aired March 23, 2007. Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 19, 2007

Giving tax breaks where credits are due

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/giving-tax-breaks-where-credits-are-due/

Giving tax breaks where credits are due President Bush’s health care plan underscores the dilemma with tax incentives: They tend to treat the rich rather than the problem. By David Morris, originally published in the Mineapolis Star Tribune, March 19, 2007 Critics of George Bush’s proposal to expand the number of Americans with health insurance… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 12, 2007

Al Gore’s Carbon Solution Won’t Stop Climate Change

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/al-gores-carbon-solution-wont-stop-climate-change/

At the Oscars, former Vice President Al Gore and megastar actor Leonardo DiCaprio informed a billion viewers that this was the first"green Oscar," at least with respect to global warming. The hosts had purchased sufficient greenhouse gas offsets to allow them to free the event of any responsibility for increasing greenhouse gases.

Twodays later, Al Gore and emission offsets were again in the news when reports circulated that his Nashville house consumed 20 times more energy than a typical house. His spokesman responded: The Gore family had purchased green electricity and carbon offsets in sufficient quantities to render the house’s net contribution to global warming as zero.

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Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 12, 2007

Cap and Tax, Don’t Cap and Trade

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/cap-and-tax-dont-cap-and-trade/

Cap and Tax, Don’t Cap and Trade By David Morris, originally published on AlterNet, March 12, 2007 At the Oscars, former Vice President Al Gore and megastar actor Leonardo DiCaprio informed a billion viewers that this was the first “green Oscar,” at least with respect to global warming. The hosts had purchased sufficient greenhouse gas… Continue reading