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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

My 3 irrefutable principles for thinking about fossil fuels, which no opponent has ever challenged: 1. Factor in fossil fuels’ benefits 2. Factor in fossil fuels’ “climate mastery benefits” 3. Factor in fossil fuels’ negative and positive climate side-effects *with precision* — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 31, 2022

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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

Why do I believe the world needs to increase fossil fuel use when so many tell us to rapidly eliminate fossil fuel use? Because it follows from 3 irrefutable principles for thinking about fossil fuels that I, as a philosopher *and* energy expert, follow—and most "experts" don't. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 31, 2022

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Irrefutable principle 1: Factor in fossil fuels’ benefits When we’re evaluating what to do about any technology we must factor in not only its negative side-effects but also its benefits. E.g., oil-powered equipment and natural gas fertilizer are crucial to feeding 8B people. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 31, 2022