Here’s a piece from The Economist that takes on the question: Now that we know how terrible coal is for the environment, why is it so devilishly difficult to remove? Well, it’s economics, obviously, or it wouldn’t be covered in …
Category: Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
I just signed up to be a part of the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is a global initiative to phase out fossil fuels and propel a just energy transition globally. You may wish to do the …
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Big Oil Seems To Embrace the “Energy Transition,” But Is It Sincere?
The 23rd Annual Petroleum Conference is underway in Houston, TX, and outside the building is a banner that reads, “Welcome To Houston, Energy Transition Capital of the World.” What’s the significance of this? Does the industry embrace the phasing out …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: UN’s Climate Summit
Question: What industry was more represented at the UN’s Climate Summit than any country? How many lobbyists from this industry were in attendance? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: These people are not folding their tents. …
Things We Don’t Want Include Presidents Who Lie, and, Of Course, Oil Spills
It’s not uncommon for Halloween costumes to take on themes from current events. I was in college during Watergate, Richard Nixon masks were all the rage. I love the kid here dressed as an oil spill. Sadly, this is a …
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Poor Logic and Deliberate Malice Team Up to Attack Joe Biden
Here’s a post from energy analyst Robert Rapier. At least half a dozen of my friends have shared this meme, so let’s use it as a lesson in critical thinking. This was posted a few days ago by Texas Governor …
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The World Tires of Oil Spills
From The Sierra Club: This past Sunday, 144,000 gallons of oil spilled into Orange County coastal waters, beaches and wetlands, causing authorities to close several beaches. This is a public health disaster for the surrounding communities and wildlife. To prevent …
Fossil Fuel–Keeping It in the Ground
Norway does so many things well, which is why it comes as no surprise that they’re turning their last coal mine into an enormous national park. A mere 2000 square miles. Bravissimo.
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House Democrats’ Tax Plan Fails to Eliminate Domestic Fossil Fuel Subsidies
From the article linked below: Environmentalists found a glaring omission when they reviewed the latest plan from House Democrats for raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations to fund the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package: There’s no repeal of domestic …
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Will Chevron Be Investing in Renewable Natural Gas and Hydrogen?
From CNBC: Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC on Wednesday the oil company’s lower-carbon investments focus on areas such as renewable natural gas and hydrogen because it sees significant potential to create shareholder value. “One of the things we’ve …
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