News & Articles on Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuels ares not renewable, obviously. They are listed here for organizational reasons. I don’t write about fossil fuels–as a rule. However, fossil fuels and those who promote them are not going away quietly. Thus, I felt it necessary to include the topic to distinguish articles that are not about nuclear power or renewable energy.
Why solar, wind and EVs will be the death of the petroleum industry
By
Giles Parkinson
A stunning new report from French-based global banking group BNP Paribas signals the death toll for the petrol industry – a mixture of solar, wind and electric vehicles can deliver more than six times the “mobility” returns on each dollar invested than oil.
EROCI AND THE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD FOR OIL
By
Mark Lewis
Oil needs long-term break-evens of $10-$20/bbl to remain competitive in mobility. Oil has a massive flow-rate advantage, but this is time limited. Economic and environmental benefits set to make renewables in tandem with EVs irresistible. The death toll for petrol.
Ohio just passed the worst energy bill of the 21st century
By
David Roberts
Amid a flurry of ambitious state action on climate change policy, the Republican-controlled Ohio legislature has just passed an energy bill that represents an enormous step backward. It is the most counterproductive and corrupt piece of state energy legislation I can recall in all my time covering this stuff — the details must be seen to be believed.
Industry and nature make peace at former home of North America’s largest coal plant
By
Gideon Forman
Touring the grounds of the now mothballed Nanticoke Generating Station in southwestern Ontario, I didn’t expect to see wildlife. The site once housed North America’s largest coal-fired power plant. But as of March, it’s been officially transformed. It’s now home to a solar energy facility.
How climate change deniers inserted themselves into the EPA’s fuel economy rollback fight
By
Phil Dzikiy
Recently released government emails show how these deniers even went so far as to call automakers “the opposition,” according to a new report from the New York Times.
General Electric to scrap California power plant 20 years early
By
Alwyn Scott
General Electric Co said on Friday it plans to demolish a large power plant it owns in California this year after only one-third of its useful life because the plant is no longer economically viable in a state where wind and solar supply a growing share of inexpensive electricity.
