In this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein talks with Thomas Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, about Gasland 2, the new anti-fracking documentary by Josh Fox. Thomas has been debating Fox in the past few weeks (see his articles here and here, and Fox’s reply here). You can keep up with Thomas and the Institute of Energy …
Why I Love Living in “Gasland”
Have you ever noticed that there are some activities in life that, when you do them, you never regret? Once in a while, I like making a list of these and making sure I incorporate more of them into my life–taking walks, going to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class, planning my days the evening before, spending time with my friends’ children, etc. …
Power Hour: CIP vs. Sierra Club at Stanford University
On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein goes to Stanford University to debate Bruce Nilles, Senior Campaign Director for the Sierra Club’s “Beyond Coal” campaign. The subject of the debate is: “Should the government restrict fossil fuels?” Download Episode 48 – CIP vs. Sierra Club at Stanford University Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
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 Light Brigade
This episode of Power Hour features an in-depth look at The Light Brigade–CIP’s “counter-education” at the Sierra Club’s highly touted “forward on climate” rally. The Blackout Rally Meets the Light Brigade Why “Forward on Climate” is Pro-Blackout The Light Brigade Shines at the Shivering Blackout Rally The Light Brigade Event Page 350.org Tries to Intimidate Me Blackout Rally: “I approve …
Power Hour: Jerry Taylor on Energy Policy and Pollution
On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein interviews Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute. Alex and Jerry discuss energy policy today and how it came to be, how to deal with pollution, and more. Download Episode 41 with Jerry Taylor Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
“I approve of a blackout, I’m pro population control!”
Watch this 17-second video. A few weeks ago, I wrote: The Sierra Club, 350.org, and many other self-proclaimed environmentalist groups are planning a mega-“forward on climate” rally on February 17…This rally has nothing to do with climate, though I know many of its participants believe it does. It is about opposing any form of practical energy for any reason. It …
The Light Brigade Shines at the Shivering Blackout Rally
Some observations from the “Forward on Climate” Rally: Here’s the background on what we were doing February 17. At least a dozen protesters we met were proudly pro-blackout. Here’s one example. We wore shirts with the equation “Anti-Fossil + Anti-Nuclear = Pro-Blackout.” While we were preparing, at least a dozen protestors unthinkingly tried to buy the shirts condemning their position. …