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. …
Light Brigade is Live!
CIP’s Light Brigade is now live, check it out! Join and get exclusive updates as part of the Light Brigade mailing list. See you on the 17th!
Help the Light Brigade
As CIP ramps up for our Light Brigade opposition to the upcoming Blackout Rally–aka “the biggest climate rally in history”–we invite you to support our effort by becoming a CIP Accelerator. “CIP doesn’t have donors–we have Accelerators. We hope you join this unique group, which has helped fund our epic debates, ground-breaking books, and Talent Factory training program.” We have …
The Blackout Rally Meets the Light Brigade
The Sierra Club, 350.org, and many other self-proclaimed environmentalist groups are planning a mega–“forward on climate” rally on February 17. To assess whether this is a good thing, you need know only two facts. In all of human history, there have been only three cheap, plentiful, reliable sources of energy: fossil fuel energy, nuclear energy, and hydroelectric energy. (Solar and …
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 …
My Debate With Bill McKibben
Here is the rough-cut video of the event, which took place Monday at Duke University. Thanks to the Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace for hosting. Note that Bill McKibben is, right now, on tour promoting the destruction of the fossil fuel industry, the engine of our civilization. The battle has just begun. While McKibben has political correctness …
The Truth About Chernobyl in One Minute
A horrendous-looking movie called “The Chernobyl Diaries” is coming out on May 25. Which is a good occasion to learn the truth about Chernobyl. Here’s Dr. Jay Lehr on “The Best of Power Hour.” [audio: http://industrialprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JL-The-Truth-about-Chernobyl.mp3] The Truth about Chernobyl in One Minute In this segment, recorded a year ago, Dr. Lehr also predicts that no one will die from …
Nuclear Power is the Safest Power — The Best of Power Hour
On this installment of The Best of Power Hour, Dr. Jay Lehr, Science Director of the Heartland Institute (whose conference CIP will be attending next week) cuts through the hysteria and explains why nuclear power is the safest form of power generation ever devised. [audio: http://industrialprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JL-Intro-to-Nuclear-Power.mp3] Download The Best of Power Hour–Nuclear Power is the Safest Power