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Steve Goreham is a speaker, author, and independent columnist on energy, sustainability, climate change, and public policy. More than 100,000 copies of his books are now in print, including his latest, Outside the Green Box: Rethinking Sustainable Development.

Green Energy — The greatest transfer of wealth to the rich in history

Government subsidized support for wind systems, solar arrays, and electric vehicles overwhelmingly benefits the wealthiest.

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|2023-02-23T14:06:49-05:00February 25th, 2023|Comments Off on Green Energy — The greatest transfer of wealth to the rich in history

Are electric vehicle charging stations really worth taxpayer money?”

A gas pump serves five times as many customers for one-fifth of the capital cost of a high-speed charger.

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|2023-02-06T17:34:53-05:00February 9th, 2023|Comments Off on Are electric vehicle charging stations really worth taxpayer money?”

Attacks on gas stoves aren’t about health

The amount of NO2 generated by stoves is very small — only at parts per billion (ppb) levels.

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|2023-02-01T11:40:16-05:00February 5th, 2023|Comments Off on Attacks on gas stoves aren’t about health

UN annual joke book: “Elimination of Hydrocarbon Fuels Are the Path to Mass Extinction”

These folks clearly have no concept of finance or investment, both of which expect a return, on top of repayment. They just want unbelievable amounts of free money.

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|2023-01-05T12:34:24-05:00December 26th, 2022|Comments Off on UN annual joke book: “Elimination of Hydrocarbon Fuels Are the Path to Mass Extinction”

COP 27 ends with unrealistic declarations

Climate reparations dead in the water as U.S. House says 'No way!'

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|2022-12-05T10:27:09-05:00December 6th, 2022|Comments Off on COP 27 ends with unrealistic declarations

A study that called for a ban on gas appliances misled Californians

Removing gas from California homes will not meaningfully improve either indoor or outdoor air quality. Nor will it meaningfully reduce global temperature.

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|2020-08-24T17:01:47-04:00August 24th, 2020|Comments Off on A study that called for a ban on gas appliances misled Californians

Blackouts: Green California has the nation’s worst power grid

In 2018, 19% of California’s electricity came from rooftop and utility-scale solar installations, the highest percentage in the nation. But by 6:30 p.m. each day, that solar output approaches zero.

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|2020-08-22T08:09:08-04:00August 21st, 2020|Comments Off on Blackouts: Green California has the nation’s worst power grid

Sanders scolds Elon Musk for taking government subsidies that Bernie made possible

The exchange erupted over Sanders’ new bill to impose a wealth tax on Musk and other billionaires.

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|2020-08-17T09:37:08-04:00August 16th, 2020|Comments Off on Sanders scolds Elon Musk for taking government subsidies that Bernie made possible

Coronavirus accelerates decline in U.S. transit ridership

U.S. public transit ridership has been declining for the last five years and the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the decline.

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|2020-08-09T06:55:13-04:00August 9th, 2020|Comments Off on Coronavirus accelerates decline in U.S. transit ridership

Fewer recessions thanks to the shale revolution

The shale revolution and ramping US oil production brings a new level of stability to US and world economic systems

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|2020-02-06T08:50:11-05:00February 7th, 2020|Comments Off on Fewer recessions thanks to the shale revolution

COP 25: Pelosi, Casten, and Dems wasted taxpayer money at the Madrid climate conference

How much carbon did it take to get Pelosi and company to Madrid and back?

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|2019-12-19T00:36:31-05:00December 18th, 2019|Comments Off on COP 25: Pelosi, Casten, and Dems wasted taxpayer money at the Madrid climate conference

The silly notion of “speed limits for ships”

We could certainly run our ships, planes, and vehicles at slower speeds. And if we returned to horse-drawn wagons, vehicle collisions with deer would be eliminated. But does anyone really think this would stop sea levels from rising?

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|2019-11-26T07:20:34-05:00November 24th, 2019|Comments Off on The silly notion of “speed limits for ships”

“Electrify everything” policies would eliminate gas heating and cooking

Americans like their gas appliances. Should they be forced to give them up?

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|2019-11-06T14:17:29-05:00November 6th, 2019|Comments Off on “Electrify everything” policies would eliminate gas heating and cooking

Modern transportation: A miracle under attack

The Green Luddites seeking to tear down modern infrastructure had best be careful what they wish for.

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|2019-08-11T23:07:12-04:00August 14th, 2019|Comments Off on Modern transportation: A miracle under attack

Climate “call to action” — Never have U.S. doctors been so foolish

Actual weather and health trends don’t support these health professionals alarming demands.

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|2019-07-25T08:48:56-04:00July 24th, 2019|Comments Off on Climate “call to action” — Never have U.S. doctors been so foolish
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