Bill Gates and his emphasis on innovation – not environmentalists – should take centre stage in American energy debate Yesterday I wrote about MIT’s climate change plan that engages fossil fuel companies to find science and technology solutions. Today the subject is Bill Gates and his plan to invest billions of his own money in […]
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MIT focus on engagement with industry a clear alternative to environmental movement’s focus on conflict MIT says it is joining the fight against climate change, but rather than divesting from fossil fuel companies, MIT plans to engage with them to mitigate the “risk of catastrophic outcomes.” Eco-activist Bill McKibben and 350.org have been leading a campaign to have
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Jeb Bush had the chance to propose a North American Energy Pact, but lacked the nerve for a daring move If Republican voters are wondering why the Jeb Bush campaign is languishing, they need look no further than his new energy platform. In a speech Tuesday at Rice Energy Inc. in Canonsburg, Penn., the overly cautious
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Pope Francis in a unique position to influence global debate over energy and environment When Pope Francis issued his climate encyclical earlier this year, I harshly criticized him for being a neo-Luddite technology hater who had it in for the energy industry. Now that the Pope has toned down his views, perhaps the time has come for
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North American Climate Compact great for Clinton, perhaps not so much for Canada Tuesday Hillary Clinton shocked Canadians by coming out against the Keystone XL pipeline. The other shoe dropped Wednesday as she proposed a North American Climate Compact. America’s neighbours should be wary. Many thought Clinton would support Keystone XL. She’s said in the past that if
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Obama’s Clean Power Plan set to give energy sector huge boost by increasing natural gas sales Comments yesterday from the White House press secretary illustrate nicely the confused thinking about energy on the part of the Obama Administration. White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters the President opposes ending the four decade-old ban oil
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CPS Energy charges residential rate of $.105/kwh, slightly under Texas average As Texas electric utilities prepare to comply with the Clean Power Plan, one company is ahead of the pack. CPS Energy says it began moving away from coal eight years ago and anticipates no difficulty complying with the tough new regulations. CEO Doyle Beneby
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Reality of fracking and earthquakes less serious, more complex than eco-activists claim Recent controversy about fracking-induced earthquakes in NE British Columbia illustrates how North American environmental NGOs use junk science and exaggerated claims to distort the public debate over energy infrastructure projects. The discussion in question involves two earthquakes in northeastern BC, home to several huge unconventional natural gas
Clean Power Plan could produce over $2 billion/year increase in natural gas sales for Texas shale companies This will come as a shock to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other high profile critics, but the EPA’s Clean Power Plan actually represents both threats and opportunities. You can read some of what the critics have to
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Economist Vaclav Smil says transitions to new energy sources take many decades, despite panic over climate change Has anyone else noticed the recent onslaught of shrill rallying cries for climate change action, including President Obama’s Tuesday Alaska speech? I have a bit of advice for the prophets of doom: Take a deep breath and slow down.
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