I nearly experienced an oil disaster a few days ago—no, not an oil spill—rather, a disaster caused by my lack of oil. It was an experience that made me realize how much we take the widespread availability of oil, and other forms of fossil fuel energy, for granted. I was in backcountry Arkansas, part way through my cross-country road-trip to …
The Natural Disaster in Japan Highlights Green Energy’s Failure to Live Up to Claims
A popular myth propagated in today’s culture is that so called “green energies” or “renewables” are viable alternatives to fossil fuels. There is little evidence to support this claim; however, adherents to this creed continue to push for restrictions and bans on today’s leading energy sources and demand ever-greater subsidies for “renewables.” The energy system which currently sustains the 7.1 …
Power Hour: Amy Oliver Cooke on FERC Nominee Ron Binz
On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein talks with Amy Oliver Cooke, Director of the Independence Institute’s Energy Policy Center, about Obama’s nominee to head the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz. If you’re not familiar with the FERC or Ron Binz, this is a must-listen. For more on Amy’s work, go to http://www.i2i.org/olivercooke.php. Download Episode 67 with Amy Oliver …
The Tesla Debate
Yesterday, Forbes published my new piece “With the Tesla Model S, Elon Musk Has Created a Nice Nice Fossil Fuel Car.” Several members of the Tesla forum disagreed emphatically, with a range of arguments ranging from technical (I allegedly neglected the issue of “energy efficiency”) to emotional (I am “another hater”). Overall, I thought that the responses were a microcosm of …
Power Hour: Kirk Sorensen on Thorium
On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein talks with Kirk Sorensen, Chief Technologist at Energy From Thorium, on the subject of nuclear power from Thorium. Kirk is a leading advocate of Thorium, an incredibly potent source of energy. You can learn more about his work at www.energyfromthorium.com. Download Episode 60 with Kirk Sorensen Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
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: 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
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