Items by Jonathan Thompson — 10 items
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The GOAT Blog
Tribes battle austerity with energy development
As the West burns, Native American leaders convene to plan their energy future.
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 13, 2013 -
It’s too soon to end Arizona’s solar incentives
Net metering is under attack in one of the nation's sunniest states
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 11, 2013 -
Wildfire's silver lining
Even the costliest blazes can boost local economies.
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 10, 2013 -
The affordable housing quandary
In many Western communities, the more careful you are with land-use planning and wildlife conservation, the less you're doing for worker housing.
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 10, 2013 -
The GOAT Blog
Our favorite wildfire and weather apps
Keep abreast of the burning planet with these iPhone applications!
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 04, 2013 -
The power grid may determine whether we can kick our carbon habit
How the huge and fragile network of wires intertwined into our very existence may determine whether we can kick our carbon habit.
by Jonathan Thompson, Jun 03, 2013 -
The GOAT Blog
A swim through housing data
Home prices are rebounding, even in the most troubled markets, but what does it mean?
by Jonathan Thompson, May 30, 2013 -
The GOAT Blog
Going off grid is easy!
But you'll probably never do it, and here's why.
by Jonathan Thompson, May 24, 2013 -
The GOAT Blog
Rooftop solar is killing your utility!
But don't write a eulogy yet
by Jonathan Thompson, May 20, 2013 -
The GOAT Blog
Drones are not just for killing
An excuse to watch some cool videos, filmed from unmanned aircraft.
by Jonathan Thompson, May 08, 2013






