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Shipping’s Climate Reckoning: The IMO’s $36 Billion Pivot

In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s vote to price carbon in shipping fuels, I had the opportunity to sit down with an insider and expert on maritime decarbonization, Tristan Smith. He’s the director of a maritime advisory services consultancy, UMAS, and professor at University College London. This is … [continued] The post Shipping’s […]

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An Electric Solar & Sail-Powered Catamaran — The MODX 70

Some companies use the word “eco” in their product names to try to fool buyers into believing their products are good for the environment, or at least, not bad. In the US, there are two auto manufacturers that used the words ‘eco diesel’ to make its pickup trucks seem environmentally … [continued] The post An […]

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Energy Independence From The USA Is Coming For Much Of The World

It’s Independence Day here in the United States, which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence (from England) in 1776. What proceeded was millions upon millions — sorry, hundreds of millions — of immigrants coming to the United States in the next couple hundred years … and then Americans … [continued] The post Energy […]

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Will We Increase Coal Production To Make America Great Again?

I have a prediction for coal miners: I know you might expect relief from Donald Trump & cronies, but I don’t think it can come from them. The actions already taken by this regime will make it a fruitless effort. My best wishes to you — I really believe coal … [continued] The post Will […]

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