Author Archives: Greg Menken

About Greg Menken

Public relations professional.

Soda Ban Needs A Sweeter Message

Mayor Bloomberg’s “soda ban” has caused a stir and been met with objections from many Americans around the country, particularly conservatives. To this camp, the Mayor is a prime example of big brother government trampling the rights of individuals. I … Continue reading

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Oil Won’t Solve the Oil Problem

When President Obama announced last month the release of 30 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), political pundits on both sides pounced — great move, terrible move. I, for one, believe that the Reserve should … Continue reading

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Renewable Portfolio Standards for Oil Companies

After another round of record oil company profits, certain members of Congress are pushing ahead with their usual investigations and calls to tax “windfall” oil profits.  Even President Obama called for a windfall tax as a presidential candidate. As a … Continue reading

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Mining for Energy Efficiency

When looking at our national energy resource mix, energy efficiency usually comes last to mind.  Yet it’s the most immediate tactic we can use to move toward the energy trifecta — energy that is cleaner, cheaper and American. To get … Continue reading

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Shearing Sheep in NYC? That’s a story!

There haven’t been sheep in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow since 1934, but in a few weeks a small non-profit that promotes local farming will give New Yorkers a chance to meet some.  This was but one of a number of … Continue reading

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