Up until yesterday, there has been some level of lingering doubt as to the cost-effectiveness of electricity from renewables in a direct comparison to coal and natural gas. That debate is essentially gone at this point, given Solar Reserve’s bid …
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Yes, It’s True, Fossil Fuels Are Nearing the End of the Trail
When I say that the fossil fuel industry is approaching the end of its days, my words, understandably, are taken cum grano salis. But what about when those same words are delivered by the CEO of Shell Oil? Shell …
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Putting the Problems of the Third World Into Perspective
Here’s a video that hit me hard. I hope you’ll take a few minutes and let it sink in. It’s interesting that it’s sponsored by “WaterIsLife.com,” as it’s a reminder that third world’s problems include the sad and inexcusable fact …
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“We Believe We Are in the Middle of an Energy Transition that is Unstoppable” – Ben van Beurden, Shell CEO
A “SWOT” analysis is a common tool in business; the acronym represents a survey of one’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. As one can imagine, an objective and comprehensive SWOT analysis is something potential investors demand to have in place …
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The Case Against ExxonMobil Re: Suppressing the Truth About Climate Change
In response to my recent post on the legal action being taken against ExxonMobil for its role in hiding the truth about climate change, frequent commenter MarcoPolo writes: I know of no law or Statute broken by Exxon in regard …
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Climate Deniers, Check This Out
Here are few reports that contain very important information for those who disbelieve the theory of anthropogenic climate change. In essence, you have been lied to. CO2 Emissions and Climate Change Michael Mann on Climate Deniers Michael Mann on …
The U.S. Highway System Is More Than Just a Few Thousand Miles of Macadam
It’s the 60th anniversary of the signing of U.S. President Eisenhower’s Federal Highway Act, which established the Interstate Highway System. On this occasion, let’s note a few aspects of the project that bear mentioning in the context of our modern-day …
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Hey ExxonMobil: There's an Intense Little Girl with a Sharp Instrument Headed Your Way
As it becomes increasingly clear that ExxonMobil is facing a category-5 hellstorm of legal onslaught from our Justice Department over the oil giant’s conspiracy to deceive the world about climate change, I find myself ever more alert to metaphors that …
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Talkin’ Sustainability
I was on a two-hour online radio/television show yesterday called “Zo What?” — an absolutely brilliant production of Zo Williams, a man who has more “cool” in his little finger than I do in my entire body, as the pic …
