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Poverty creates terrible human suffering and wasted human potential, and it’s urgent that we find solutions. Some solutions are obvious and widely popular, such as vaccines, free primary schooling and better nutrition. But we have also come to understand that energy is among the most important anti-poverty tools, an underpinning for other development goals. Yet energy access as a way to fight poverty is often greatly misunderstood.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003EENERGY ACCESS\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003EWe came to understand the importance of energy late, only as part of analyzing the potential for global decarbonization. The United Nations also came to this understanding in 2015 when it developed its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at “ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all.” Goal number seven: access to energy for all.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormalCxSpMiddle\"\u003EA hint at the challenges involved lies in the focus of SDG no. 7, or SDG7, on “affordable and clean energy.” This phrase conjures images of rooftop solar panels, kitchens illuminated with a single light bulb, and community wind turbines. These are important parts of fighting poverty, and they represent progress for people who rely on burning wood for heat and light. However, this basic level of energy access addresses only a tiny part of the greater challenge. It is the first step, not the destination. Yet the data indicator used by the U.N. to determine energy access success is minimum threshold of 50 kilowatt-hours per year. In other words, the goal would be considered met if a person in India or Senegal used as much energy in a whole year as an average American uses in just 33 hours.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/observations\/to-end-poverty-increase-access-to-energy\/?WT.mc_id=send-to-friend\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EREAD MORE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/7566265575791275286\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2018\/09\/to-end-poverty-increase-access-to-energy.html#comment-form","title":"24 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/7566265575791275286"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/7566265575791275286"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2018\/09\/to-end-poverty-increase-access-to-energy.html","title":"To End Poverty, Increase Access To Energy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-g7LNAJ6RZMw\/W6VOvhWiANI\/AAAAAAAAAOM\/-bH-8Ud4zgkLg22rGN_bEV7rHM1BKu_kACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Sci_Am_Blog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"24"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-7868372688905293613"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-16T09:19:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-16T09:19:04.214-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reclaiming Environmentalism: How I Changed My Mind Without Changing My Values"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xrn95VYrIhM\/WocSaGPL4YI\/AAAAAAAAAMw\/yNbpumOIsDoEj5q_5D47PzvldFYgdXObQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Breakthrough%2BJournal%2BWinter%2B2018.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"407\" data-original-width=\"610\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xrn95VYrIhM\/WocSaGPL4YI\/AAAAAAAAAMw\/yNbpumOIsDoEj5q_5D47PzvldFYgdXObQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Breakthrough%2BJournal%2BWinter%2B2018.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis post originally featured in The Breakthrough Institute's \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebreakthrough.org\/index.php\/journal\/no.-8-winter-2018\/issue-8-table-of-contents\"\u003EWinter 2018 Journal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn hindsight, I don’t blame them for being hostile. I was insufferable. I would come from Boulder, Colorado, with my long, straight hair and peasant skirts to a remote field location in, say, rural Georgia. My job: introduce oil and gas workers to the importance of environmental management practices. After a long flight and drive, I’d walk into a shop smelling of grease and diesel. A skeptical field hand would open a folding table and set up two rows of cold metal chairs. I would set up my projector and laptop and cast images on a white wall, or, if I was lucky, a stand-up projector screen. With all the enthusiasm of an adolescent puppy, I would begin.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETheir crossed arms and narrowed eyes stunned me. I was hurt, embarrassed, angry, and self-righteous at the reception I got. If only these people could understand how important this was!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThey needed to listen to me!\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI tried different tactics to soften the atmosphere, some more effective than others. But most importantly, I learned to begin all the sessions with questions. I asked questions, and I listened — about their work, about what was important to them, about what “environmental\u003Cem\u003E”\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Emeant to them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBy learning the language of these oil and gas workers, by listening to their stories about their work and their lives, I quickly found common ground with them. They cared about their families and their communities\u003Cem\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EThey wanted to protect them. They valued clean air, clean water, and proper management of waste. The key was changing the way\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EI\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;communicated.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETo read the full essay, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebreakthrough.org\/index.php\/journal\/no.-8-winter-2018\/reclaiming-environmentalism\"\u003EThe Breakthrough Journal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/7868372688905293613\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2018\/02\/reclaiming-environmentalism-how-i.html#comment-form","title":"117 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/7868372688905293613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/7868372688905293613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2018\/02\/reclaiming-environmentalism-how-i.html","title":"Reclaiming Environmentalism: How I Changed My Mind Without Changing My Values"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xrn95VYrIhM\/WocSaGPL4YI\/AAAAAAAAAMw\/yNbpumOIsDoEj5q_5D47PzvldFYgdXObQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Breakthrough%2BJournal%2BWinter%2B2018.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"117"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-1517693349273060405"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-22T12:53:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-22T12:54:26.655-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Using Natural Gas to Reduce Energy Poverty"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4KImpLPU80g\/WNLWK_eF3uI\/AAAAAAAAAL0\/D4LI3oD83VALzm21A7JohICpddq9ylffACLcB\/s1600\/Girls%2BFirewood%2BEthiopia2.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4KImpLPU80g\/WNLWK_eF3uI\/AAAAAAAAAL0\/D4LI3oD83VALzm21A7JohICpddq9ylffACLcB\/s400\/Girls%2BFirewood%2BEthiopia2.jpeg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EThis post originally appeared at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/guest-blog\/using-natural-gas-to-reduce-energy-poverty\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EScientific American\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ELife without access to energy is simply miserable. The most mundane task, such as heating water to cook rice, can require an entire day’s labor to gather both water and firewood. That labor can be physically exhausting, in some cases immediately dangerous, and often with unfortunate health outcomes. With over one billion people around the world faced with such simple barriers to improving their lives, reducing energy poverty can serve as a shared goal that transcends political, cultural, and regional barriers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EAccessing energy is the single most important factor in improving the lives of individuals and increasing the economic opportunities available in their communities. Access to lighting transforms education from outdoors during the day, to indoors and anytime! A simple refrigerator can transform a fruit stand to a grocery store. Reliable electricity allows businesses to stay open and ultimately provides the cornerstone that allows industries to form.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/blogs\/assets\/Image\/Screen%20Shot%202017-02-28%20at%209_13_49%20AM.png\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; float: left; height: auto; margin: 5px 20px 20px 0px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EThere is a dominant school of thought that energy access can be achieved around the world with only carbon-free sources. This paradigm envisions effectively “leapfrogging” traditional development patterns, skipping industrialization, and transforming economies with green energy and a service economy. While compelling in theory, this vision lacks several critical factors: the need to manufacture the goods that will build the economy, the scalability of energy sources, and the affordability of that energy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe developing world will gain access to energy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EThis transformation is currently underway and its progress is inevitable. The urgency is created by individuals’ current, difficult conditions and the availability of abundant, affordable energy, particularly coal. All new energy demand will come from the developing world. Without a thoughtful conversation about the projected doubling of world energy demand, energy consumption will continue as it is currently underway, in two parallel paths. One path prioritizes carbon-free sources, and sets goals and policies that incentivize those. The other path responds to the supply and demand inherent in a world economy and is resulting in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bp.com\/en\/global\/corporate\/energy-economics\/energy-outlook\/country-and-regional-insights.html\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted rgb(105, 105, 105); box-sizing: inherit; color: dimgrey; outline: none !important; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emassive development of coal-fired electricity generation\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EThe reality of energy development can be summarized in the example of India’s projected energy development. By 2022, India is planning\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pib.nic.in\/newsite\/erelease.aspx?relid=123607\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted rgb(105, 105, 105); box-sizing: inherit; color: dimgrey; outline: none !important; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;100 GW of new solar\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and a relatively tiny\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cea.nic.in\/reports\/committee\/nep\/nep_dec.pdf\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted rgb(105, 105, 105); box-sizing: inherit; color: dimgrey; outline: none !important; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E50 MW of new coal\u003C\/a\u003E. However, a simple calculation of the likely emissions of these two new sources of energy conducted by a colleague at Stanford indicates that if all this new electricity generation came from natural gas, the result would be 20 percent fewer emissions. This is a conversation worth having.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/blogs\/assets\/Image\/Screen%20Shot%202017-02-28%20at%209_14_01%20AM.png\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; float: right; height: auto; margin: 5px 0px 20px 20px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EAlthough not a carbon-free source, natural gas has a transformative role to play in the energizing of developing nations. Abundantly available around the world, and more transportable than ever, a world natural gas market is creating a more stable, affordable supply. As an electricity generation fuel, it is both a baseload alternative to coal and a backup for renewable generation. In this capacity, natural gas provides carbon and non-carbon air emissions benefits. When used as a transportation fuel, natural gas provides significant air quality benefit to traditional fuels and can be equally affordable. When deployed as a cooking fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), provides dramatic health benefits and could reduce the unnecessary 4 million annual deaths attributed to cooking over inefficient, biomass fuels. As an economic cornerstone, natural gas can empower industrial development as a chemical feedstock, fertilizer component, direct energy source, and electricity provider.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ETrying to boost energy development without fossil fuels creates a critical conundrum.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ENatural gas cannot improve individual, community, and country outcomes without planning. Natural gas is expensive to develop and requires the appropriate scale to create affordable results for consumers. To realize the benefits of natural gas, we must be willing to acknowledge the possibilities and tradeoffs of this relatively better fossil energy source.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"19\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/blogs\/assets\/Image\/Screen%20Shot%202017-02-28%20at%209_14_09%20AM.png\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; float: left; height: auto; margin: 5px 20px 20px 0px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EWhich isn’t to recommend that natural gas be given a blank check. Appropriate development of natural gas requires thoughtfully navigating its development challenges to ensure it is produced responsibly, priced appropriately, and delivered reliably. Thoughtful planning must address market conditions, import-versus-export balances, appropriate regulatory and taxation schemes, and appropriate infrastructure planning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; outline: 0px; padding: 30px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ENatural gas has a vital role to play in allowing many developing countries, particularly those in Asia and East Africa, to reach their potential. Whether one’s primary motivating goal is addressing climate change, creating the conditions for economic prosperity, or raising the world’s most vulnerable out of crippling poverty, a conversation about natural gas is worth having. It’s time to leave behind the antiquated notions of vilifying fossil fuels and instead having a thoughtful, meaningful conversation about real needs and realistic solutions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/1517693349273060405\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2017\/03\/using-natural-gas-to-reduce-energy.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1517693349273060405"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1517693349273060405"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2017\/03\/using-natural-gas-to-reduce-energy.html","title":"Using Natural Gas to Reduce Energy Poverty"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4KImpLPU80g\/WNLWK_eF3uI\/AAAAAAAAAL0\/D4LI3oD83VALzm21A7JohICpddq9ylffACLcB\/s72-c\/Girls%2BFirewood%2BEthiopia2.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-4561284843206489787"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-10T07:39:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-11-10T07:42:35.147-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Election Debrief: Four Things to Consider for Your Energy Infrastructure Projects Right Now"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-opdvzzaTad4\/WCSUV6WhKOI\/AAAAAAAAALU\/PxoFuivRotgVvXCFlPn6zpq3tqozwZ0dwCLcB\/s1600\/Election%2BDebrief%2BRipple-3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-opdvzzaTad4\/WCSUV6WhKOI\/AAAAAAAAALU\/PxoFuivRotgVvXCFlPn6zpq3tqozwZ0dwCLcB\/s400\/Election%2BDebrief%2BRipple-3.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is no doubt that the results of this week’s presidential election will have ripple effects throughout the energy business.  The casual observer may conclude that President-elect Trump will be great for energy companies and their projects! The more nuanced, thoughtful veteran – especially those charged with executing an energy project – will ponder what the future holds.  The president-elect is just one part of a complicated public perception, political, and policy puzzle affecting energy projects across the country.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom new drilling to pipeline replacement, you and your project teams should be thinking about these ripple effects right now.  That’s how you will stay ahead of whatever waves, from tsunamis to ripples, may be coming your way.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1.\u003Cb\u003E     Be alert for new proxy battlegrounds.\u003C\/b\u003E Technically, the presidential election will only directly affect federal agencies and federal lands.  But no one knows how this divisive election will mobilize foot soldiers.  Oil and gas drilling in one community could become a proxy battle for “locals vs corporations”.  Pipeline expansion in another could become a proxy for “climate vs big oil”.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI recommend keeping an eye out for new developments, particularly when they attract uncommon allies.  Watch, for example, the Dakota Pipeline controversy.  Will it become an even larger symbolic battle for climate, land, and sovereignty issues?  Will it attract new players to both sides, taking on outsized importance as a symbolic rehash of election issues?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI expect that populists of both political stripes may join protests against companies.  Traditional alliances have broken down and the results remain unknown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2.     \u003Cb\u003EConsider your project’s public interface.\u003C\/b\u003E It’s worth taking a quick survey of all of the elements of your project that have a legislative, regulatory, or other public-engagement component.  Hearings, public comment periods, and regulatory approvals all introduce risk into your project. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETake a few moments to map out these processes and ponder who, if anyone, might want to have a say in your project. That say may be symbolic – to make a point – or practically, to register their recommendations, concerns, or support for the project.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYour project is not happening in a vacuum; it is part of a complicated and uncertain political and social landscape.  Thinking about the stakeholders, friendly and potentially hostile, that might want to use your project to their ends, is wise, and will allow you to inoculate against and appropriately manage new risks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3.     \u003Cb\u003EBe a good neighbor.\u003C\/b\u003E  All energy development projects are now happening within a paradigm of shifting public expectations.  Taking stock of how stakeholders may perceive your project, and how your project promotes or threatens their interests, will prepare you for what is to come.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough political issues are broadly framed in a world or national context, nearly all interaction with both supporters and opponents will occur locally.  Certainly, all constructive, proactive engagement on behalf of your project will happen within the community.  Civic leaders, local elected officials, community organizations, areas businesses, and project neighbors will benefit from understanding your project, and your project will be better for getting to know them.  Certainly, you want to get to know them before they rally against you, or you need them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4.     \u003Cb\u003EModel civic leadership.\u003C\/b\u003E  I had to turn off my social media feed today because everywhere I turned, partisans were doubling-down on their divisive positions.  That’s easy to do when you are a pundit, or a participant in the peanut gallery.  People who need to build the energy infrastructure projects that keep our economy functioning do not have that luxury! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe can do more than close our eyes and cover our ears to the unproductive political grandstanding.  Energy companies and project developers can lead, overcoming controversy, complexity, and confusion with clear, thoughtful, and compassionate engagement.  Each of us can double-down on our commitment to the miracle of democracy, the wonders of capitalism, and the contribution we make to an energy infrastructure that is so high functioning, that our society takes it completely for granted.  We can use our projects to chart a positive, proactive, engaged relationship with our communities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe don’t know what storms will generate waves that can affect energy infrastructure projects.  Some will be helpful and facilitate project development, others can undermine the viability of project execution. Stepping back from the logistics of project development to contemplate the opportunities and risks presented by presidential election, will allow each of us to participate positively in whatever the future brings."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/4561284843206489787\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/11\/election-debrief-four-things-to.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/4561284843206489787"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/4561284843206489787"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/11\/election-debrief-four-things-to.html","title":"Election Debrief: Four Things to Consider for Your Energy Infrastructure Projects Right Now"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-opdvzzaTad4\/WCSUV6WhKOI\/AAAAAAAAALU\/PxoFuivRotgVvXCFlPn6zpq3tqozwZ0dwCLcB\/s72-c\/Election%2BDebrief%2BRipple-3.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-6617370756515786512"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-09T13:12:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-09T13:14:09.630-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Engagement is Stronger than Jet Lag"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mZvd7ATe4Gk\/V1iULYQWobI\/AAAAAAAAAK4\/ZY0DPswMDPAUDpTLj07chO6ugA-zQqb-wCLcB\/s1600\/Engagement2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mZvd7ATe4Gk\/V1iULYQWobI\/AAAAAAAAAK4\/ZY0DPswMDPAUDpTLj07chO6ugA-zQqb-wCLcB\/s400\/Engagement2.png\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI’ve spent the past twelve months traversing the country giving speeches focused on the theme of \u003Ci\u003EDeescalating the Energy Wars\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Not everyone loves to stand up in front of crowds, but I do.\u0026nbsp; It gives me energy, makes me a more thoughtful person, and challenges my assumptions.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMy audiences are often made up of energy industry employees, and whether they are from exploration and production (E\u0026amp;P), midstream, or utility companies, they have common questions and comments.\u0026nbsp; Their interest gives me the energy to continue my passion for teaching about energy policy and politics.\u0026nbsp; Here are a few things I’ve learned from my audiences this year.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWe are exhausted by the anti-fossil fuel rhetoric. \u003C\/b\u003EIn the last 24 hours, I’ve read articles in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/fossil-fuels-unpopularity-leaves-a-mark-1464827381\"\u003EWall Street Journal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/fossil-fuel-subsidies-cost-5-trillion-annually-and-worsen-pollution\/\"\u003EScientific American\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2016\/04\/08\/wind-and-solar-are-crushing-fossil-fuels-worldwide\/\"\u003EDenver Post\u003C\/a\u003E where oil and gas companies have been cast as the villain.\u0026nbsp; Strangely, the presumption of guilt often lacks context or credibility. For those of us working in the oil and gas industry, this narrative carries over into personal conversations and ultimately results in a feeling of living under siege.\u0026nbsp; Many people are feeling exhausted, combative, or both.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWe want to feel a shared pride in our work.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; There was a time when providing domestic, affordable, reliable energy was appreciated! Although those days may never return, many of my audience members are hungry to rediscover a sense of authentic pride in the work they do and the company they work for.\u0026nbsp; This requires stepping back and articulating the importance of energy access, affordability, and reliability.\u0026nbsp; We must understand where the work we do fits into the quality of life as we know it and the potential to raise people out of poverty around the world. This conversation is important and worth having.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOpposition is becoming increasingly commonplace. \u003C\/b\u003EUnfortunately even the most in-demand energy projects (like those bringing natural gas to the eastern US to lower their energy prices) are likely to face opposition in one form or another.\u0026nbsp; This brings us back to Point 1 above.\u0026nbsp; While most energy employees’ first response is either fight or flight, we must navigate the rough waters of engaging in conflict instead.\u0026nbsp; It’s important to recognize that opposition may always be there, and may not have to play by the same rules that we do, but there are things we can do.\u0026nbsp; Engaging in the conversation about energy and the environment is critical to changing the nature of that conversation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInvestor-driven activism is confusing and making us anxious.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; These shareholder initiatives, campus divest-from-fossil-fuel rallies, and calls for green investing create an uncertain environment for employees.\u0026nbsp; While there are many limitations to what realistically can be accomplished by these efforts, they further the culture of hostility (see Point 1 above, again).\u0026nbsp; It’s important to explain the who, where, why, and what of these efforts to empower employees to engage constructively in conversations about energy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWe are curious: who is the 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serif;\"\u003EDue to demands on my time, I’m limiting myself to two speaking engagements per month going forward.\u0026nbsp; If you’d like to know more, check out my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/p\/speaking.html\"\u003Eshameless promotional video\u003C\/a\u003Eor \u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@tishaschuller.com\"\u003Erequest more information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Happy engaging!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/6617370756515786512\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/06\/engagement-is-stronger-than-jet-lag.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6617370756515786512"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6617370756515786512"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/06\/engagement-is-stronger-than-jet-lag.html","title":"Engagement is Stronger than Jet Lag"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mZvd7ATe4Gk\/V1iULYQWobI\/AAAAAAAAAK4\/ZY0DPswMDPAUDpTLj07chO6ugA-zQqb-wCLcB\/s72-c\/Engagement2.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-7681793299330737692"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-18T18:44:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-19T11:24:59.246-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"So, You Think You're Rational?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6fvfKsrWy5s\/VsZ_5tCSCHI\/AAAAAAAAAKk\/EM5xAMf-pS0\/s1600\/Rational%2BThoughtv3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6fvfKsrWy5s\/VsZ_5tCSCHI\/AAAAAAAAAKk\/EM5xAMf-pS0\/s1600\/Rational%2BThoughtv3.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIt’s taken a long time for me to admit that a key error underlying most conflicts over energy and the environment is the presumption that each of us behaves rationally. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EI assess my position with facts and figures, drawing the best conclusion.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd I assume that others are doing the same.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESo the energy wars are waged wielding those facts and figures.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EEven among conspiracy theorists, arguably the least rational among us, their conspiracies are built carefully upon the facts and figures that describe the motives and plans of the agents of the conspiracy.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe reality is much less satisfying.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAlthough I think that I am behaving rationally, science tells me that I am not.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd neither are you. Definitively.\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Csup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIt turns out that science also tells us it is nearly impossible for a human to digest the fact that we are not behaving rationally.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESo don’t bother! I will assume that I am behaving rationally.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EYou may assume that you are behaving rationally.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EBut to effectively communicate amid the energy wars, it is critical that you have a basic understanding of the irrational decision-making framework of others.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIf your job involves engaging with others in outreach, community engagement, decision making, or conflict, it is useful to understand what we really have to work with. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EToo many of us have spent our careers collecting, analyzing, packaging, and repackaging facts for the consumption of our audiences.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAssuming that facts and figures will wins hearts and minds is fundamentally flawed.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHere is some basic guidance. I’m not a psychologist or social scientist, so I \u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@tishaschuller.com\"\u003Einvite those\u003C\/a\u003Ewho are to critique this summary and provide updated sources. I’m just an environmental scientist who engages in a lot of heated debate, and as a result I have made a study of understanding how to navigate this minefield of data and emotions.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe have two ways of engaging our mind in a given a situation: Kahneman\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C\/sup\u003E describes these as system 1 and system 2.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESystem 1 makes quick, intuitive decisions about the material before us. System 2 engages in discerning analysis.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe important thing you need to know about this is that most of us are operating in intuitive mode (system 1) most of the time.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd in that intuitive mode, we bring all kinds of biases to the table to help us make sense of our world.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAn example of a bias is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Affect_heuristic\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003Eaffect heuristic\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E \u003C\/i\u003Ewhere people make decisions based on how they feel - \u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003EDo I like it?\u003C\/i\u003E - and then assign rationalizations to support their emotional preference. Think about your last car or clothing purchase, and you’ll get an idea of how the affect heuristic affects your thinking.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESo, most people you’re engaging with think they are making rational, discerning assessments of their world.But really, they are quickly processing the available information and making intuitive decisions.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EA result of this reality is that people are gathering scientific information about energy and environmental problems and making very cursory, intuitive judgements.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EThe result is the massive, partisan and value-driven divides we have over hot-button issues like climate change and fracking.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI’m happy to spend more time on this in a future blog, just let me know \u003Ca href=\"mailto:admin@tishaschuller.com\"\u003Eyou’re interested\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EWhat I’d like to cover here, is: how does this inform how you engage with others on energy and environmental issues if you want to have an intelligent, informed conversation?\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EYou may be motivated because you are implementing outreach for a project or because you simply want to have intelligent, informed conversations\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHow do you engage with others on energy and environmental issues?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAcknowledge the emotional, irrational nature of the playing field.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;It is actually empowering when you give up on the idea that the best facts will win. They won't.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnderstand that relationship building is primary, science and data-based discussions are secondary. \u003C\/b\u003EYour obligation here is to be an interesting, engaging human being, not a data-driven robot. Get to know the people with whom you are engaging, and be curious about what informs their point of view. The more you engage the person and build rapport, the more likely that you will be able to introduce facts and figures to the discussion later.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECease imagining that you will ever change anyone's mind.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Yes even you, engineers! Despite what many of us have imagined over the course of our lifetimes, we do not engage in conversations to change people's minds. We engage in conversation to build relationships. Do you like someone trying to change your mind?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlan on multiple conversations and multiple iterations on your engagement approach. \u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;The best process of engagement starts, stops, and continues; it goes backwards, forwards and then forward some more. If you are charged with informing a public group in an outreach project, plan multiple meetings so that participants can digest what you have to say without having to get dug in to their own opinion. A series of engagements allows for the more subtle process of building rapport and trust.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EListen and understand, to inform your next conversation. \u003C\/b\u003EIteration is only helpful if you are seeking to learn from your audience. You will grow your perspective along the way, and this will help you build more interesting and subtle perspectives on the issues. Beware! You will learn something too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAllow for breaks.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once you understand the emotional and intuitive nature of decision making, you can recognize the importance of letting people go away and reset to some extent. You also need time, because inevitably your positions will change as well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003EIt is unlikely that many of us will admit that we do not behave rationally most of the time.\u0026nbsp; But we can become agents of constructive change by participating more thoughtfully in difficult conversations about energy and the environment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C!--[if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; 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serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003EThis blog is dedicated to the fine men and women of the \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southerngas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthern Gas Association\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003E environmental conference who inspired it with their excellent questions and insights.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFootnotes\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Csup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E1\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003EThe best book I know of on this subject is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman\/dp\/0374533555\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThinking Fast and Slow, by DanielKahneman\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EFeel free to suggest others for 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Me Too."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-etWuW8uFuAc\/VpfAbu923gI\/AAAAAAAAAKU\/m6KimRnDy-o\/s1600\/Scientific_American_logo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"92\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-etWuW8uFuAc\/VpfAbu923gI\/AAAAAAAAAKU\/m6KimRnDy-o\/s320\/Scientific_American_logo.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5625; outline: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI spend my time uncomfortably among groups of people that are\u0026nbsp;either palpably disgusted by the climate change debate or completely enthralled by the movement underway. I fall into neither camp, but love people in both. Which has made me a student of the debate and a seeker of truth.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5625; outline: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EDon’t worry, the\u0026nbsp;truth seeking in this case is not an analysis of the science. I do work on the science related to climate change, but that territory is well trod. This is\u0026nbsp;about some underlying\u0026nbsp;motivations on both sides of the policy debate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5625; outline: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scientificamerican.com\/guest-blog\/tired-of-the-climate-wars-me-too\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ERead more\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/1204948834079551864\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/01\/guest-post-at-scientific-american-tired.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1204948834079551864"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1204948834079551864"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2016\/01\/guest-post-at-scientific-american-tired.html","title":"Guest Post at Scientific American: Tired of the Climate Wars? Me Too."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-etWuW8uFuAc\/VpfAbu923gI\/AAAAAAAAAKU\/m6KimRnDy-o\/s72-c\/Scientific_American_logo.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-2818934585403232418"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-08T08:13:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-14T07:40:43.454-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Three Days in the Alaska Bush #BroughtToYouByPetroleum"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IEP3UMjqUB0\/Ve76lW4feWI\/AAAAAAAAAIM\/Vy8iAGpbUeU\/s1600\/3%2BDAYSIN%2BTHEALASKABUSH.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IEP3UMjqUB0\/Ve76lW4feWI\/AAAAAAAAAIM\/Vy8iAGpbUeU\/s400\/3%2BDAYSIN%2BTHEALASKABUSH.png\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI pride myself on being a Colorado mountain woman. Three days in the Alaska wilderness cured me of that notion.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt was perhaps the most relaxing, enjoyable, remote three days of my life.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI took a float plane into otherwise inaccessible \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cariboulodgealaska.com\/\"\u003ECaribou Lodge\u003C\/a\u003E. They allow a maximum of eight guests, but to my delight, I was just one of three.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EThree nights to look forward to what Joe and Bonnie could create entirely off the grid in this wilderness wonderland.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI read (on my carefully-managed battery-powered iPad). I hiked, kayaked, “glassed” for hours and hours for wildlife.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI was rewarded with naps, a caribou siting, gasp-provoking views, and a sense of peace like no other.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI’d hike to the top of Bear Hill and long to be even farther out, more alone.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIt was incredible.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EAnd through it all I was incredibly conscious of food, shelter, water, and power.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EThe joy of my trip was created by my ability to dress warmly, retreat to shelter, enjoy water traveling to pipes from the spring, and the recharging ability of both solar pads and a generator.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EMy entrance and exit was allowed by an aviation-fuel propelled float plane.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThroughout my life I have flirted with off-the-grid phases inspired by some combination of desire for self-sufficiency, romance for a low impact life, and fear of the zombie apocalypse.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EThe lessons are always stark.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EFifteen-years of heating with wood required chain saws (fueled by gas) and wood splitters (powered by electric), caused massive particulate pollution, and ultimately led to a string of family respiratory illnesses.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EThe composting toilet just… well… was gross. And so on and so forth.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI took great comfort when I read \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/dougfine.com\/books\/farewell-my-subaru\/\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003EFarewell my Subaru\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, ironically provided by a work colleague who was probably laughing at my travails.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIn this great book, the author finds that living remotely and naturally requires an awful lot of resources and the support of a manufacturing-driven village.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWhich made me thankful for both my remote Alaska wilderness trip, and the resources which make it possible. \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMy two guides and other guests shared many interesting conversations about the real tradeoffs of environmental enjoyment and protection.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EWithout invoking clichés, we covered abundant environmental ground from hunting and trapping, through wildfires and rain, to water and outhouses.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EWe shared a love for the literal ground we were hiking while discussing the resources required and constraints inherent in a remote and rural lifestyle.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe know that dense urban dwelling provides the smallest environmental footprint.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIronically, life in the remote Alaska bush is probably more energy intensive than in an urban flat. 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Of any activity really.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EYou don’t bungie jump from a bridge without checking the ropes.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd you wouldn’t leave your kid with a sitter without checking their references. (Well maybe the second kid.)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI fasten my seat belt and floss my teeth.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI over buy insurance and have to exercise restraint when my boys climb trees.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EBy any measure, I am risk averse.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESo when people say, we shouldn’t drill or frack or develop oil and gas without understanding all the risks, I’m sympathetic. Really sympathetic.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe have to understand our relationship with risk to thoughtfully contemplate our tolerance for oil and gas development.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EYet most conversations about fracking or oil and gas development are happening in a vacuum, a vacuum where there are only risks, and no rewards.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd that is a dead end conversation.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EEven the most risk averse among us (ie me) takes zillions of risks daily: every step, every drive (heaven help us!), every bite of food.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIf you have children, you know that it feels like one of your organs is out in the world taking risks incessantly, and its terrifying.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESo what risks do we tolerate and why?\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe tolerate risks whose benefits are immediate and comprehensible.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIf I don’t leave the house, I don’t work.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EIf I don’t let my child out and about, they wither. We take all kinds of silly risks for fun (yes I’m talking about you climbers and mountain bikers! Stay away from my boys!).\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThere’s really no more all-pervasive benefit than those provided by oil and gas.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EOil and gas is the lifeblood of our commerce, economy, transportation, nutrition, enjoyment, and consumption.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EWithout it, traffic would literally stop and we’d be bereft of most food, water, heat, cooling, electronics, plastics, and shelter. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESo why do we often see such a low tolerance for the risk of oil and gas? There will be those that argue that the risks are so extreme and high, but I don’t think that’s it.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI think it’s that we take our oil and gas resources so completely for granted, that we assume they will be there, even if we oppose their production.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWhich leaves us with a couple of choices:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOne: Limit oil and gas development to where we can’t see it; or, \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ETwo: Develop a thoughtful risk-reward conversation about oil and gas development, more akin to the relationship we have to driving our cars.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E(The incessant, mortal threat of driving is much higher!)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI suppose there is a third – get off fossil fuels all together.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EBut let’s work with what we’ve got in front of us right now, which is a world where 84% of all energy comes from fossil fuels.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd that doesn’t mention all those awesome by-products like fertilizer, plastics, and electronics.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFor the sake of limiting the blog to a size you can read over your cup of coffee, I’m going to dismiss the first as unfair and total bullshit (although unfortunately common) and the third as visionary but not realistic.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003ESo let’s focus on number 2.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWould you be willing to acknowledge the benefits of oil and gas in your life before engaging in a conversation about risk? Will you contemplate an existence with very limited transportation, electricity, heating, cooling, lighting, purchased goods and services, and no plastics and electronics?\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EAnd now we can start cooking with gas.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EMetaphorically.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EAnd I suppose literally, depending on the risks you are willing to tolerate or your summer BBQ. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThose risks vary based on your relationship and distance to the drilling; not all conversations about oil and gas are created equally.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EA multi-pad site across the street is invasive in a way that unseen drilling across town is not.\u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EA mineral owner with royalties may love the site of frack trucks on the property exuding the “smell of money” which simply stinks to the unbenefitting neighbor across the way.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt’s interesting that across Colorado the concerns that communities have with oil and gas risk evolve as a community’s familiarity with oil and gas grows. 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href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Oe9SiqOVNQ\/VYhDQTqAf7I\/AAAAAAAAAFM\/VlygV4KPFb8\/s1600\/ZenergyRotatorGentlewoman2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"177\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Oe9SiqOVNQ\/VYhDQTqAf7I\/AAAAAAAAAFM\/VlygV4KPFb8\/s400\/ZenergyRotatorGentlewoman2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPerhaps the best culmination of my last 5 1\/2 years is to share what I've learned about engaging with activists, or with anyone really. \u0026nbsp;But it’s the activists that require the “Gentle” in “Gentlewoman”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EA few weeks ago shared an off-the-record breakfast with one of Fractavia’s most renowned activists. This breakfast reminded me that I’ve learned more than just a truckload of facts about oil and gas development in my COGA tenure.  I’ve learned to engage thoughtfully, civilly, and persuasively.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI’m not expecting to score any points from activists with this blog. I’m entirely out of patience with rhetoric, fear mongering, and “solutions” that are completely disconnected from the reality of energy demand and our way of life’s interdependence with oil and gas.  The audience I want is the oil and gas worker, supporter, or thoughtful user, who wants to engage in discussions with integrity, patience, and hope.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe First Rule\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe rules of engagement are simple on the surface.  In reality, they require self-awareness and more commitment to having a conversation than on being right.  I probably don’t need to mention that this can be very challenging.  But, you’re banging your head against a concrete wall unless you try something new, so you might as well give these rules a try.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EGentlewoman’s Rule #1: Everyone gets treated like a concerned citizen, even if they look and act like an activist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt’s too easy, and frankly lazy, to dismiss people who look or sound like activists as professional nuts. Industry advocates do this a lot and it is not helpful.  It alienates an awful lot of people who can, should, and ultimately will join the pragmatic conversation about energy development.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EMany, many community members get worked up and scared over what they have heard about oil and gas development in general or fracking in particular.  Many of them have no idea what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s relevant to their life. So, step one is to respect their fear, and seek to understand it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EUpon encountering that first challenge, whether over a family gathering or keg of beer, take a deep breath.  Engage your curiosity and ask yourself, I wonder what is driving their perspective?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHere are some example questions that you might ask your protagonist, to get this conversation started on the right foot:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThat’s an interesting perspective; can you tell me a little more about it?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI have never heard that before, but I have some understanding of the topic.  Can you tell me more about where you got your information?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt sounds like you are really focused on that issue.  What is most concerning to you?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI have access to some information, would you like to gain another perspective I have some experience with this topic, would you like to hear about what I’ve learned?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EYou’ll notice that these are questions, not statements.  Which brings us to the second rule.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThis Is About to Get Interesting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EGentlewoman’s Rule #2: You are a student of the conflict.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt’s easy to find ourselves defensive in discussions about oil and gas development because others will often take what they believe to be the higher ground.  It’s quite fashionable in many circles to be opposed to fracking, for example, and without much thought, people become accustomed to being in the right, whether they are or not.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EToo often, we play right into the villain role by becoming angry, condescending, or spouting facts.  It’s important to let go of the good-guy bad-guy paradigm and make a calm study of the conflict.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EBy putting our attention on the conflict, rather than being right, we allow our curiosity to drive the conversation to the next level.  Make yourself a relentless student of understanding people who feel like opponents. What makes them tick?  What motivates their thinking, behavior, actions? What will they consider a win?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EYou will be much more effective advocate for oil and gas development, and, incidentally, a much better conversationalist, if you understand who you are talking to.  And there is a distant chance you just might enjoy the exchange.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EGetting to the Point\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EGentlewoman’s Rule #3: Let the conflict lie.  You cannot win.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe biggest mistake we advocates for energy make, because truly we generally do have scientific facts overwhelmingly on our side, is to lord these facts over others. In fact, THIS IS NOT THE POINT.  The engaging conversation is the point. Learning about what people fear, why they are motivated, and how we can engage more effectively is the point.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHumanizing the industry is the point. Building trust is the point.  In a discussion about oil and gas, who is the most influential person to your average citizen? Someone they know who works in industry.  It’s not because that person will know everything, or have all the facts, it’s because ultimately this is about building trust.  And you can’t win trust by spouting facts and winning.  You build trust by conversing, and listening, conversing, and listening.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EBe the Change, Even Though it’s Cliché\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E Gentlewoman’s Rule #4: You’re the face of industry. Be trustworthy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWhether you’re an employee, a supporter, or a consumer, it’s important that the conversation about responsible oil and gas development become about people, not faceless opponents.  We can be labelled big oil or crazy hippies.  These labels are the cop-outs we all use to blame faceless others for conflicts that we don’t want to take responsibility for or take part in.  Enough already.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThere is not any “they”.  Every group is made up of people.  If we aren’t going to cede the most important conversations happening about energy to all the nutty extremists, it comes down to each of us sucking it up and participating in a meaningful way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EYes, I know you want to run to the bathroom when that awkward conversation begins, but you can’t.\u003C\/span\u003E  Each of us is the face of oil and gas, because each of our lives is entirely interdependent on the resource.  So engage with grace, patience, and compassion.  And I’ll join you. Even though I’m leaving COGA, I’m not leaving the conversation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/6341497119337194748\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/06\/a-gentlewomans-guide-to-engaging-with.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6341497119337194748"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6341497119337194748"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/06\/a-gentlewomans-guide-to-engaging-with.html","title":"A Gentlewoman's Guide to Engaging with Activists"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Oe9SiqOVNQ\/VYhDQTqAf7I\/AAAAAAAAAFM\/VlygV4KPFb8\/s72-c\/ZenergyRotatorGentlewoman2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-4796549888764965645"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-13T09:02:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-01T09:09:24.534-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What Turns You On - Deescalating the Fracking Wars"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHA\/KPtmQ52xQYE\/s1600\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHA\/KPtmQ52xQYE\/s1600\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EColorado is undoubtedly at the center of U.S. controversy about oil and gas development and in Tisha's previous role as President \u0026amp; CEO of COGA, she stood at the cross-roads. A geologist and environmental scientist with a history of environmental activism, Tisha represented oil and gas interests in Colorado for the last 5 years. Listen in on how Tisha brought an unorthodox, innovative style to community engagement in the second episode of COGA's podcast, \u003Cspan style=\"color: cyan;\"\u003E\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/deescalating-fracking-wars\/id994677726?i=342090541\u0026amp;mt=2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: cyan;\"\u003EWhat Turns You On\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/4796549888764965645\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/05\/what-turns-you-on-deescalating-fracking.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/4796549888764965645"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/4796549888764965645"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/05\/what-turns-you-on-deescalating-fracking.html","title":"What Turns You On - Deescalating the Fracking Wars"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHA\/KPtmQ52xQYE\/s72-c\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-1584383191888597949"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-12T09:08:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-01T09:08:46.108-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What Turns You On: Colorado Oil \u0026 Gas 101"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHE\/Tn4dov7AO4w\/s1600\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHE\/Tn4dov7AO4w\/s1600\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe first \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/colorado-oil-and-gas-101\/id994677726?i=342090542\u0026amp;mt=2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: cyan;\"\u003E\"What Turns You On\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Epodcast features Tisha answering the question \"who is COGA\" and discussing why the oil and gas industry is so critical to Colorado. Tisha shares, \"As an environmental scientist, mother, and industry advocate, I\u0026nbsp;believe I have a unique perspective to offer on energy development in Colorado.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/1584383191888597949\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/05\/what-turns-you-on-colorado-oil-gas-101.html#comment-form","title":"139 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1584383191888597949"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1584383191888597949"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/05\/what-turns-you-on-colorado-oil-gas-101.html","title":"What Turns You On: Colorado Oil \u0026 Gas 101"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9_Bqlu24CU\/VZQPHPSD8yI\/AAAAAAAAAHE\/Tn4dov7AO4w\/s72-c\/what%2Bturns%2Byou%2Bon.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"139"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-8744642898648547982"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-24T11:56:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-22T11:39:41.538-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Can We Skip The Brain Damage"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--yV7aRGTylY\/VYhDnnUiZDI\/AAAAAAAAAFc\/eqCDT72AlKs\/s1600\/Zenergy3web.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--yV7aRGTylY\/VYhDnnUiZDI\/AAAAAAAAAFc\/eqCDT72AlKs\/s1600\/Zenergy3web.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ENo one knows whether the fracking wars in Colorado will resolve themselves in months or years. And we don’t know how far the political pendulum will swing toward restricting or banning development before moderating.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHere’s what we do know: at some point, as a state, we will settle on embracing oil and gas development because we demand the product. Constantly. Certainly. At an affordable price. In every aspect of our lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI am a passionate centrist. In this blog, that means calling a spade a spade. How much brain damage must we endure before we reach the obvious conclusion?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EDropping the Villain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt may be fashionable in your circle to vilify and dismiss participants in the fracking discussion; however, the only villains worth ignoring are the drill-baby-drill and ban-fracking extremists. The rest: oil and gas employees, concerned citizens, environmentalists and the many combinations and variations of those three, are worth engaging.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHere’s the deal: we all have more in common than not on energy issues. Choose any two people, and my guess is we share at least five out of these six:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 13px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe use oil and gas products everyday (for transportation, home heating, cooking)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe use oil and gas by-products everyday (synthetic fabrics, plastics, electronics)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe are price sensitive to oil and gas products and by-products, or at least care about affordability for our less-affluent neighbors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe love Colorado and want to protect its air, water, and scenery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe are committed to the protection of our families and communities including health and safety and quality of life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFundamentally, we are all energy consumers and some of us are also energy producers. Villains? Not so much. By focusing on all that we have in common, we can engage our listening and empathy skills to discuss the items on which we disagree.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe Political Pendulum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESuppose that Colorado communities, or voters across the state, decide to make production of oil and gas increasingly difficult, or even ban it all together, then what? I recently met with a delegate from Mexico who was here to study our oil and gas business and regulatory structure as Mexico prepares for their own private-sector investment and the many challenges and benefits that follow. We discussed the state regulatory structure, the roles of local government, the 150-year history of development in the state, the jobs, the tax base, and the possibility of state-wide initiatives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EInitially, he was dismissive of the risks of a statewide ballot initiative. We discussed at length the real risks to investment and development in Colorado. He stated, Surely Coloradans would not risk all this?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt’s interesting how much we take for granted this cornerstone of life as we know it and the myriad energy, economic, and quality of life benefits of having oil and gas development in our state. It made me ponder – how far will we have to go, to appreciate the blessings of this resource?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI hope not far. But one thing is certain: hindering Colorado oil and gas development will raise awareness of how truly fundamental it is to every aspect of our life. Small changes in just the price of gasoline for cars or natural gas for home heating have huge ramifications on pocket books throughout our communities. And over $1.6B in annual public revenues have far reaching implications for coffers across the state, with more than $500M going to education alone each year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI’d like to suggest we skip the brain damage of a wakeup call, and instead focus our attention on the conversations that aren’t so sexy, but allow us to enjoy the petroleum-based life that we all lead. Let’s focus on discussions of HOW to produce oil and gas, not IF.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/8744642898648547982\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/04\/can-we-skip-brain-damage.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/8744642898648547982"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/8744642898648547982"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2015\/04\/can-we-skip-brain-damage.html","title":"Can We Skip The Brain Damage"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--yV7aRGTylY\/VYhDnnUiZDI\/AAAAAAAAAFc\/eqCDT72AlKs\/s72-c\/Zenergy3web.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-6877837391624564144"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-11T10:22:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-22T11:39:55.323-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Approach is EVERYTHING"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/---bQvZP50as\/VYhER-SlMPI\/AAAAAAAAAFk\/8tFqolTFJEI\/s1600\/ZenergyApproachsm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/---bQvZP50as\/VYhER-SlMPI\/AAAAAAAAAFk\/8tFqolTFJEI\/s1600\/ZenergyApproachsm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOver the last month I’ve been doing a lot of speaking on Zenergy and deescalating the fracking wars. The warm and enthusiastic response is heartening. Time and again, the question is, how?\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003ESo once you’ve come out of the oil-and-gas closet as either an employee or supporter, how can you engage if you don’t have all the answers?\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EWell take heart! It’s often frustrating that the debate about fracking is dominated by emotion, but because it is dominated by emotion, the objective of Zenergy isn’t to have all the answers, it is to engage in a positive, respectful, and compelling way. You don’t have to have all the answers, you just have to be another person who cares about your family, your community, and our beautiful state of Colorado - then you can be a part of deescalating the fracking wars simply by having a conversation.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EApproach is Everything\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EIf you overhear a conversation about fracking at the water cooler, the gym, or a BBQ, I don’t blame you for wanting to run the other way. Many such conversations now have the righteous indignation and strong opinions rampant in religious or political discussion. But running the other way leaves the stage to the extremes in this conversation about energy, and so the rest of us simply must engage.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EIn my community talks about how to contribute to conversations about fracking in a meaningful way, I get the most questions about tone. How do we talk about this in the face of so many strong opinions and contradictory information? Here are a few steps I recommend:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EBring intellectual curiosity\u003C\/strong\u003E: Your job isn’t to convince anyone of anything, or have all the answers. Be curious: How did they arrive at their opinion? Where do they get their information? That might be as far as you get, but it will allow you to make a connection without creating more friction.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ECheck your own reaction\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp; Fracking has gotten so heated that many of us tense up at the mere mention of its name, in the same way we do if the topic is global warming! (I just did that this morning at my gym and almost missed an awesome conversation with someone who sells solar panels to the oil and gas industry.) Notice your own discomfort and take a deep breath.\u0026nbsp; The only way we can engage in a meaningful way is if we don’t contribute to the escalation.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EAsk before you advise\u003C\/strong\u003E: It’s always helpful to ask: Are you interested in another opinion or more information? If the person isn’t, resume intellectual curiosity and save your breath! If they are interested, then you’ve created a conversation rather than a debate.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EConverse, don’t debate\u003C\/strong\u003E: Once you are engaged in the conversation, resist the temptation to be right. Hold onto your curiosity about how someone arrives at such opinions and assess what kind of information might be credible or helpful to them.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EAcknowledge the emotion\u003C\/strong\u003E: The fracking wars are driven primarily by concern over health and safety. We all want what’s best for our families and our communities, and creating this connection with our neighbors goes a long way to interesting and productive conversations. It’s critical that we make this common connection and acknowledge our common ground.\u0026nbsp; Then we can assess what the concerns are and what kind of information might be relevant in addressing those shared concerns.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EZen baby steps\u003C\/strong\u003E: The fracking wars didn’t evolve in a day and won’t be healed in one either. Take your time. Information shared is information gained. We are in this for the long haul.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/6877837391624564144\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2014\/03\/approach-is-everything.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6877837391624564144"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/6877837391624564144"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2014\/03\/approach-is-everything.html","title":"Approach is EVERYTHING"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/---bQvZP50as\/VYhER-SlMPI\/AAAAAAAAAFk\/8tFqolTFJEI\/s72-c\/ZenergyApproachsm.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-1764047160507113819"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-13T10:26:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-22T11:40:13.326-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Deescalating the Fracking Wars"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MljXX950Hi8\/VYhFIEVIsXI\/AAAAAAAAAFs\/0x47B5ed_O0\/s1600\/ZenergyImagesm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MljXX950Hi8\/VYhFIEVIsXI\/AAAAAAAAAFs\/0x47B5ed_O0\/s1600\/ZenergyImagesm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWhen your congressman takes out a full page ad against you in your hometown newspaper, it’s safe to say that things have gotten out of hand. (It was the letter shown in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.westword.com\/latestword\/2013\/12\/jared_polis_fracking_letter_sue.php\" style=\"color: #005480; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis blog\u003C\/a\u003E.) As with most New Year’s Resolutions, this one is getting to a late start. I’m devoting my writing and speaking of 2014 to Zenergy.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EZenergy? Hey, at least you read it here first.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003Ezen•er•gy\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\/zenərjē\/\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003Enoun: zenergy\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E1. the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity attainable through contemplation, self-awareness, and meditation\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E2. appreciation for the power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, esp. to provide light and heat or to work machines\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E3. a person's calm and focused physical and mental powers, typically as applied to a particular task or activity\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003ESo that’s just the definition of energy with some calming stuff in there. And that’s exactly what I propose here. Together we take 2014 and we disarm the fracking wars through calm, thoughtful, honest engagement.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003ENot too long ago I avoided all references to war and use of war metaphors in my education and engagement work on oil and gas, but now I think it could be helpful to call a bayonet a bayonet. The simple truth of the matter is that we all use energy. We need energy. And whatever your vision for our energy future may include, at this moment, our real lives include\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eia.gov\/dnav\/pet\/pet_cons_psup_dc_nus_mbbl_a.htm\" style=\"color: #005480; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea lot of petroleum\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EThe fracking wars have gotten completely out of control and totally unproductive for everyone except the extremes. Most people I talk to want more information, but they want it presented in an unbiased way, from a reliable source. The fracking wars are about sound bites, scare tactics, and either-or framing of the issues. Both sides engage in this and I equally reject Ban Fracking and Drill Baby Drill.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EI think it’s a good practice to avoid generalizations of the parties involved in the fracking wars and to ignore conspiracy theories on both sides. However, it is useful to use this litmus test to identify who is part of the fracking wars and who will be part of a meaningful conversation about responsible energy development that can move us forward: are they more wedded to the fight than the solution? Are you more wedded to the fight than to finding resolution?\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EIt’s hard to admit, but it is easy to fall into the trap of an us-vs-them, high stakes framing of the oil and gas conversation. This 2014 blog is about identifying, noticing, and avoiding those traps so that collectively we can be part of the solution.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EA lot is at stake for all of us. Because access to energy is the building block for quality of life and basic prosperity, the fracking wars affect us all. And this blog is just step 1, and it’s a conversation. Send me your ideas, your guest blog on how we can all participate in changing the fracking wars to energy dialogue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/1764047160507113819\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2014\/02\/deescalating-fracking-wars.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1764047160507113819"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1764047160507113819"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2014\/02\/deescalating-fracking-wars.html","title":"Deescalating the Fracking Wars"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MljXX950Hi8\/VYhFIEVIsXI\/AAAAAAAAAFs\/0x47B5ed_O0\/s72-c\/ZenergyImagesm.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-1137928154281552383"},"published":{"$t":"2013-02-25T10:28:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-22T10:29:16.439-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Poetry Help Us"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--DIKOkbpOO4\/VYhFwWK0LjI\/AAAAAAAAAF0\/gs1ESxH2icw\/s1600\/haiku.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--DIKOkbpOO4\/VYhFwWK0LjI\/AAAAAAAAAF0\/gs1ESxH2icw\/s1600\/haiku.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI was helping in my son’s classroom on the day they learned haiku.\u0026nbsp; I aspire to admire poetry, but usually I prefer a good novel.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EExplaining poetry to kids who on a daily basis are chastised into writing complete sentences was a joy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E“Where does the period go? You don’t need punctuation?!”\u0026nbsp; You can imagine the delight.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EIt occurs to me that the conversation about oil and gas development could benefit from some communication via haiku.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Five syllables stop\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Shrieking less listening more\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Space for empathy\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EYou don’t have to be a genius to write lines with 5-7-5 syllables.\u0026nbsp; But you do have to stop shouting and boil down your thoughts into sentiments.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Can you imagine\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Shouting loudly in haiku\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Would you laugh or cry\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003EAnd isn’t it funny how you must count the 5-7-5 syllables on your fingers?\u0026nbsp; Perhaps hoping to catch the author in error.\u0026nbsp; Or joining physically in the joy of simple phrasing.\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Let us simplify\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Energy conversation\u003Cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Soft thoughtful haiku\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/1137928154281552383\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2013\/02\/poetry-help-us.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1137928154281552383"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/1137928154281552383"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2013\/02\/poetry-help-us.html","title":"Poetry Help Us"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--DIKOkbpOO4\/VYhFwWK0LjI\/AAAAAAAAAF0\/gs1ESxH2icw\/s72-c\/haiku.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341817085179167716.post-3043923120497573880"},"published":{"$t":"2013-02-08T10:30:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-22T11:40:40.608-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Hermit Crab and the Antique Film"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNhqaLQdW_8\/VYhGTtQTefI\/AAAAAAAAAF8\/5WU9VSF9YhQ\/s1600\/hermit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNhqaLQdW_8\/VYhGTtQTefI\/AAAAAAAAAF8\/5WU9VSF9YhQ\/s1600\/hermit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E“Mom!\u0026nbsp; A huge one! Moooommmm! The biggest one yet!”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe gathered around with our head lamps and flashlights to see a hermit crab no less than three times the size of all of the others. Each spotlight of light from our head lamps was seething with little hermit crabs and, if you stood still more than a few moments, one would crawl on your feet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E“What is that?!”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EHermit crabs grab other creatures’ shells to live in. As they grow, they discard their cramped quarters for new, larger upgrades. On this night walk, we’d seen hundreds of quarter-size crabs in a rainbow of shells. This giant-among-crabs had found a black, cylindrical film canister. You know, the kind we had dozens of before digital pictures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFilm canisters are an ancient relic of the olden days to my boys, so its presence heightened the mystery of the giant crab. “Maybe they were shooting an old-fashioned film out at sea and accidentally dropped the canister!” the oldest suggested hopefully, enhanced surely with visions of sea dragons and Scooby doo ghosts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E“I feel bad that it’s living in garbage,” my youngest chimed in. “Hey! He’s not a hermit grab, he’s the Garbage Crab!” This comment sparked a lively debate about\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.economist.com\/node\/18741749\" style=\"color: #005480; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003EThe Anthropocene\u003C\/a\u003E, but in more elementary school jargon, colored with a few passionate potty words.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWas this particular piece of garbage on a night time beach a curse of human development, or an inventive adaption of nature to our co-existence? Clearly there were no other such large condos available in this environment. Thus the crab was alive long after he otherwise would have been. The petroleum-based plastic canister will last decades, serving its crabby inhabitant well, as I’m sure it will its next tenant.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EAs my children debated, I contemplated that truly I am torn. I am a lover of natural, unspoiled environments. But we are here. Lots of us. And this crab had an otherwise-unavailable home. I picked up a couple extra pieces of garbage to ease my discomfort with The Way Things Are.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI can tell you where my kids landed: “It doesn’t matter if we think it’s garbage, it’s not our home. It only matters what the crab thinks, and he likes it.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: 18px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EAnd I’ll keep picking up the garbage.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/feeds\/3043923120497573880\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2013\/02\/the-hermit-crab-and-antique-film.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/3043923120497573880"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2341817085179167716\/posts\/default\/3043923120497573880"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.tishaschuller.com\/2013\/02\/the-hermit-crab-and-antique-film.html","title":"The Hermit Crab and the Antique Film"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tisha Schuller"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17106395720828081348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNhqaLQdW_8\/VYhGTtQTefI\/AAAAAAAAAF8\/5WU9VSF9YhQ\/s72-c\/hermit.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});