Alex Epstein Walks Into a Bar…

Earlier this month, CIP was invited to the premiere of FrackNation (see here for a review). Both supporters and opponents came out to watch the film and attend the after-party. During the after-party, Alex Epstein took on an opponent in an impromptu bar-debate! Check it out: Want to sport CIP’s Improve the Planet t-shirt, too? Check out our January Accelerator …

DishonestLand: Hollywood’s “Promised Land” Slanders the Frac’ing Revolution

[Originally published in MasterResource] The story of hydraulic fracturing (frac’ing) is one of the most important stories of our time. It needs to be told far and wide–and certainly by our top talent in Hollywood. The true story of frac’ing is utterly inspiring. A band of renegade oil and gas executives, engineers, and rig-workers developed a technology that could transform worthless rock into …

Yes, in My Backyard: Why Richmond Should Value Its Oil Refinery

[Originally published at MasterResource.] Imagine you live nearby a pharmaceutical factory. Decade after decade, it creates wealth and jobs in your area by producing life-saving products. Then, one day, there is a fire at the factory, damaging a component upon which half the output depends. The company puts out the fire soon as possible so that no nearby residents are …

Power Hour: Steffen Henne on McKibben Debate Breakdown Part 2 of 2

Happy new year! Part 2 of the McKibben debate breakdown is here just in time for 2013. A recap: Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne take on Bill McKibben’s “evidence” presented from November’s debate on fossil fuels. Check out part 1 first if you haven’t already. The full debate can also be seen here. Points covered on this episode: …

Power Hour: Steffen Henne on McKibben Debate Breakdown Part 1 of 2

On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne take on all of the “evidence” Bill McKibben presents in his opening statement from November’s debate on fossil fuels. If you haven’t already seen it, you can watch the full debate here. Points covered on this episode: Connection between fossil fuels and human life Fossil fuels and …

Power Hour: Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary
Part 2 of 2

This week’s Power Hour will feature the last half of the Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein debate! If you missed the first half, make sure to listen to episode 34 first. Again, check it out if you missed the debate, or if you simply want to relive the drama! Includes: Information on the Progressive Energy Project; and Debate audio …

Power Hour: Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary
Part 1 of 2

This week’s Power Hour will feature audio from the Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein debate! Check it out if you missed the debate, or if you simply want to relive the drama. Get the inside scoop: Alex talks about his thoughts on the debate; and upcoming episodes of Power Hour [audio: http://industrialprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Episode-34-Dr-Dino-Ress-vs-Alex-Epstein-Debate-and-Discussion-Part-1.mp3] Download Episode 34 – Part 1: Dr. …

A Moral Manifesto for the Energy Industry

In my latest MasterResource article, “A Moral Defense of the Oil Industry,” I outline the principles that every freedom-loving energy companies needs to know to defend themselves effectively. The moral case against oil can be refuted and replaced by two concepts that marry energy knowledge and moral philosophy: Progressive energy: The ideal source of energy is not some “sustainable”–i.e., endlessly …

Energy Ethics 101: A New Moral Foundation for the Energy Industry

All of the unnecessary problems faced by the fossil fuel and nuclear industries come from one source: the public has been taught to believe that their industries are immoral. It has been taught to believe that fossil fuels and nuclear are inherently unsustainable and inherently harmful to our environment. It has been taught to believe that we are morally obligated …