Alex debated Sierra Club’s Bruce Nilles on the question “Should governments restrict the use of fossil fuel energy?”
Thought Emissions Threaten Intellectual Climate at Vassar
// On March 29, Alex Epstein’s talk, “Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet,” at Vassar College was interrupted by a student reading a prepared statement which denounced the consumption of fossil fuels as entailing, among other things, “intimidation.” The incident followed a week during which posters for the talk were ripped down, the home of the talk’s organizer was vandalized, and …
Power Hour: Energy Panel at Duke University
On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein and CIP’s nuclear expert, Thomas Eiden, visit Duke University to participate on an energy panel. Alex and Thomas discuss oil, nuclear, and the future of energy. Download Episode 47 – Energy Panel at Duke University Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Freedom is the Keystone to a Well-Oiled Economy
When I was fifteen years old, I was employed as a gas station attendant. The job was simple and honest. I would sit alone in a kiosk until a car drove up, at which point I would run out to my island of diesel, propane, and gasoline pumps. While I checked engine fluid levels, filled gas tanks, and cleaned windows, …
Power Hour: Alex Epstein on How Frac’ing Improves Our Environment
This week, Power Hour is releasing a bonus episode. Tune in to hear Alex Epstein’s talk on “How Frac’ing Improves Our Environment” at Pittsburgh University. Download Episode 46 with Alex Epstein Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Power Hour: The Vassar Controversy
This episode of Power Hour features Alex Epstein’s controversial visit to Vassar College. Tune in to hear Alex talk about the harassment by the 350.org fossil fuels divestment group, upcoming events, and audio from the talk — “Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet“. Download Episode 45 – The Vassar Controversy Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Pittsburgh University Speech
Alex gave a talk at Pittsburgh University with a focus on hydraulic fracturing.
Power Hour: Joanne Nova on Catastrophic Global Warming
This week’s Power Hour features Joanne Nova, a prominent commentator from Australia, known for her criticisms of catastrophic global warming claims. Alex and Joanne discuss the media portrayal of science, how to process the information we get about global warming, and the “skepticism” related to it. Download Episode 44 with Joanne Nova Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Power Hour: Richard Salsman on Waste and Pollution
This week’s Power Hour features an interview with economist Richard Salsman. Alex and Richard get into an in-depth discussion on the issues of waste and pollution. Download Episode 43 with Richard Salsman Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
In Defense of Plastic Bags
by Elliot Temple I recently had a confusing experience. At the checkout at CVS, I was asked if I wanted to buy any bags. “No,” I said. I didn’t understand why they were trying to sell me bags. It turns out they meant grocery bags. Now they have paper bags for 10¢ instead of plastic bags for free. They aren’t …