Tag Archives for fossil fuels
Fossil Fuel Producers Must Begin to Work Together
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Issue 2, 2015 of American Coal Magazine (pg. 30-32) ——————- In February 2011, I spoke at the Fifth Annual Energy Forum and Expo in Grand Junction, CO. As I ran through my presentation, I listed … Continue reading
The “experts” who tell you to stop using fossil fuels
A few thoughts on the climate/environment “experts” – like Mr. DiCaprio – and their demands that the average person stop using fossil fuels. Seems pretty legit that Leo, Mr. Gore, and so many of the other well-to-do environmental campaigners demand … Continue reading
Solar-powered protest fail
Solar energy can’t even handle an anti-fossil fuels blow up toy. This protest presents the world with a powerfully ironic statement on what happens when you expect renewables (even with battery backup) to provide reliable power. The video is funny and … Continue reading
What I Did on My Summer Vacation – Another Climatologist’s Perspective
Editor’s note: This article was originally published to the ACC’s online magazine website (www.acclive.com) in September, 2014. It has been moved to the Coalblog as part of our redesign of our online publications. We should celebrate fossil fuels, not condemn … Continue reading
The fossil-fuel divestment movement
I was quoted today in the Seattle Times and on WWLTV, in AP articles that look at the college fossil-fuel divestment movement. Jason Hayes, the associate director for the American Coal Council, a lobbying group, said the “idea of students … Continue reading
Greenpeace gassing up
Interesting photo from the Kiwiblog – The Rainbow Warrior being refueled by a BP fuel truck. This is the same Rainbow Warrior that is owned and operated by Greenpeace, the multinational company that so vociferously campaigns against fossil fuels. I’m … Continue reading
A clear lack of thought
Robert Bryce, author of “Power Hungry” describes the lack of clear economic thought going into the current energy policy in this February 22 National Review editorial. Bryce’s focus is on oil and gas, as opposed to coal, but the sentiment … Continue reading