Brazil’s Economic Future Hinges on Fossil Fuels

Brazil’s prosperity hinges on its capacity to harness the foundational element of any economy: energy. However, for millions of Brazilians, the path to economic advancement is complicated by the hypocritical “green” agendas of leaders in developed economies that have benefited from fossil fuels since the beginning of the industrial era.  As an Indian and someone […]

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Florida Professor Planning ‘Encampment’ of a Different Sort

“But ye shall receive power after the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 As a college professor concerned with the broadening of my students’ compassionate understanding of

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“All of the Above” — a VERY Bad Idea

The fundamental fight over enacting effective energy policies is between lobbyists and the public. (A parallel perspective is that it is a contest between real Science and political science.) Lobbyists are paid to represent their clients’ economic interests or political agendas. The public consists of citizens, businesses, and the military. Lobbyists are professionals who spend most of their time soliciting legislators on their client’s

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Fossil Fuels Are the Answer to Asia’s Hot Summers

Fossil fuels, often blamed for causing Asia’s hot summers due to global warming, are helping people survive the sweltering heat! Yes, coal-fired power plants, despite their caricature of evil by know-nothing journalists, continue to play a crucial role in ensuring energy security during challenging summers. In the densely populated metropolitan areas of Asia, air conditioners

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Questions the Debate Moderators Need to Ask Presidential Candidates About America’s Energy Plans

To stimulate conversations at the family dinner table prior to the Presidential Debates on June 27th, hosted by CNN, and September 10th, hosted by ABC, and the Vice Presidential Debate by CBS or FOX, about the many sides of renewable electricity from weather conditions, and the products and fuels from fossil fuels that are demanded

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The War on Food

Back in February, CBS News reported that food prices had continued to rise faster than the rise in the overall Consumer Price Index. Restaurant prices were increasing at an annual rate of 5.1 percent, while grocery prices were up 1.2 percent. But the real story is that supermarket prices are 25 percent higher now than in January

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Pennsylvania’s Gov. Shapiro’s Misguided Attempt to Cure a Very Healthy Climate

Somebody should tell Gov. Shapiro that his state of Pennsylvania is doing very well environmentally. Overall, the weather has been getting better and agricultural production is up. Nevertheless, he repeatedly attacks the producers and users of energy to address a supposed climate crisis. His administration is trying to keep Pennsylvania trapped in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

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