Commentary When it comes to energy independence—a key component of global stability—the America of 2022 could learn a lot from the America of 1942. In that year, American energy dominance powered the Allied war effort of World War II, making production substantially cheaper and producing an abundance of war material: aviation fuel, gasoline, synthetic rubber, and more….
Austraian Iron Ore Magnate Andrew Forrest Pushes for New ‘Decarbonisation’ Plan
September 20, 2022
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Australian iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has announced a $9.2 billion (US$6.1 billion) plan to “eliminate” his mining empire Fortescue’s “fossil fuel risk profile” in a bid to gear up for the renewable shift amid concerns that the new processes will impact low-quality iron ore, coal steel and zinc supply chains. Forrest announced his company’s “decarbonisation…
Australian Iron Ore Magnate Andrew Forrest Pushes for New ‘Decarbonisation’ Plan
September 20, 2022
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Australian iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has announced a $9.2 billion (US$6.1 billion) plan to “eliminate” his mining empire Fortescue’s “fossil fuel risk profile” in a bid to gear up for the renewable shift amid concerns that the new processes will impact low-quality iron ore, coal steel and zinc supply chains. Forrest announced his company’s “decarbonisation…
Billionaire Pledges $6 Billion to ‘Decarbonise’ Mining Empire
September 20, 2022
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Australian iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has announced a $9.2 billion (US$6.1 billion) plan to “eliminate” his mining empire’s “fossil fuel risk profile.” Forrest announced his company’s “decarbonisation strategy” during a CEO roundtable on “Business leadership to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals” in New York City. The event was part of U.S. President Joe Biden’s…
The Never Never of Climate Change
Commentary On Sept. 8, the Australian Parliament passed legislation to cut carbon emissions by 43 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, and to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The legislation, adopted with the support of the Greens and “Teal” independents, is one of the signature laws of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “The passage…
Climate Crisis ‘Not Evident Yet,’ Says New Study
European researchers say there is a lack of scientific data supporting the view that the world is currently experiencing a climate crisis. Their study assessed time series and crisis indicators—such as natural disasters, heatwaves, and crop yields—ultimately concluding that observations to date show “no clear positive trends of extreme events.” “In conclusion on the basis of observational…
California Governor Signs ‘Most Aggressive’ Package of Green Laws
September 17, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a sweeping package of what he called the country’s “most aggressive” climate measures to “accelerate the state’s transition” to non-conventional energy sources. The package includes 40 bills that appear to provide new green rules on laws related to things ranging from large-scale industry to the family home and…
Denying Access to Energy: The New Normal?
September 16, 2022
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Commentary Whether it’s a hot Colorado summer or a cold United Kingdom winter, the misery of “green” policies becomes an everyday reality as hapless consumers are denied access to energy. When state lawmakers and energy providers choose to increase “renewable” technologies in their energy mix, the inevitable results are grid instability, power shortages, higher prices, and a whole lot of…
Electric Cars Are Not ‘Zero-Emission Vehicles’
September 15, 2022
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News Analysis While praising California’s decision to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, Governor Gavin Newsom declared that this will require “100 percent of new car sales in California to be zero-emission vehicles” like “electric cars.” In reality, electric cars emit substantial amounts of pollutants and may be more harmful to the environment than conventional cars….
Tory MP Drafts Bill Proposing to Hold Corporate Executives Accountable for ‘Activist Statements’
A Conservative MP is drafting a bill that proposes to hold officers and directors of large publicly traded companies accountable to shareholders whenever they make “activist statements” that have nothing to do with their line of business. Tom Kmiec, who represents the riding of Calgary Shepard, says the bill would ensure that the interests of…
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