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The Energy Literacy Revolution: How Ronald Stein is Instigating Smarter Conversations
Opinion -Through his weekly op-eds and public speaking engagements, Ronald continues to challenge assumptions, provoke discussions, and advocate for energy policies that balance sustainability with practicality. -
California Moves to Get Rid of Fossil Fuel, What’s The Problem? California Insider Interviews Ronald Stein
Opinion -The state has no plans to replace the oil derivatives that are the basis of more than 6,000 products and fuels for our various transportation infrastructures that support the 8 billion on this planet. -
Ronald Stein, P.E.
Profile -Ronald Stein is an internationally published columnist and energy consultant, and a policy advisor for The Heartland Institute. -
California Sets New Rule for Chevron, Gas Price Is Expected to Rise
Opinion -In a recent interview, energy expert Ronald Stein discussed California’s shifting energy landscape and the challenges of transitioning away from fossil fuels. -
The World’s Population Explosion Demands New Energy and Electricity Channels
Opinion -Utilizing but not replenishing the natural resources of Planet Earth has limitations. -
Are Zero-emissions Ideologues Energy Blind?
Opinion -Shockingly, zero-emissions zealots have no comprehension that renewables like wind and solar only exist to generate occasional electricity. -
The Different Worlds of Wealthy Nations and Developing Countries
Opinion -The “green” mandates and subsidies are only affordable by the prosperous developed nations -
Why does the world insanely ignore nuclear power?
Opinion -There is a lot of talk about nuclear power around the world today. However, except for China and, maybe, Russia, there is no action. -
Americans’ quality of life jeopardized due to reduction of refineries
Opinion -In recent decades, no new refineries have been built in America. Building these projects is not only expensive but also fraught with environmental and political opposition, particularly with rising concerns over climate change and the transition to greener energy. -
Intermittent electricity from renewables cannot support AI and data centers
Opinion -The growing demand for continuous and uninterruptible electricity is being compounded by the growth of AI and data centers, which are humongous power consumers. -
The ‘Green’ Scam of the Century: ‘Renewables’ Increase Fossil Fuel Demands
Opinion -Adding huge wind turbine blades and solar panels to generate electricity occasionally is the “green” scam of the century, as “renewables” are increasing fossil fuel demands, but those so-called renewables CANNOT make any products that are the basis of our materialistic world. -
It’s Too Soon to Abandon Fossil Fuels
Opinion -The answer to Earth's energy crisis isn't a zero-sum game. Rather, it's about striking a delicate balance – one that safeguards the progress humans have made while building a sustainable future that works for everyone. -
Making Computers Out of – Wind?
Opinion -The controversy over electric car mandates has become very divisive. -
Climate Change Weekly #499: Is the Bell Tolling for EV Mania?
Opinion -Electric vehicles have been all the rage among politicians at least since President Barack Obama’s first term in office, but they’ve never really caught on among the unwashed masses. -
The Dangerous Delusion of a Global Transition to ‘Just Electricity’
Opinion -World leaders continue experiencing a “dangerous delusion” of a global transition to “just electricity” that they believe will eliminate the use of the crude oil that made society achieve so much in a few centuries. -
Carnage of Child Labor and Ecological Destruction ‘Elsewhere’ acceptable to Wealthy Countries
Opinion -Wealthy countries’ actions, to meet their emission goals, show little concern for the humanity atrocities and the environment degradation in “other” countries. -
Watch the Day 1 (Friday) Presentations at Heartland’s 2023 Climate Conference
Opinion -Don't miss a minute of The Heartland Institute's 15th International Conference on Climate Change, taking place February 24-25 in Orlando, Florida. -
A Holiday Climate Potpourri
Opinion -Climate Change Weekly #456 -
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores
Page -LEGISLATORS: Email [email protected] to contact our team for help. Legislative Policy Tip Sheets ESG: A Simple Breakdown of its Components ESG: The Role of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ESG: The Effects Upon Free Markets ESG: Primary Architects and Implementers ESG: Negative Effects on Food Supply and Agriculture ESG: Central Bank Digital Currencies ESG: The Banking Industry ESG: Financial […] -
Is it Ethical to Purchase a Lithium Battery Powered EV?
Opinion -Before your next vehicle purchase, be knowledgeable that most of the exotic minerals and metals to build EV batteries are being mined in developing countries. -
China and Russia Rejoice at America’s Quest to Go Green
Opinion -America’s unabated movement toward electricity from breezes and sunshine have transferred the countries’ energy demands onto foreign countries. -
It’s Time for Transparency of the Embedded Costs of Going “Green”
Opinion -America’s obsession for green electricity to reduce emissions must be ethical and should not thrive off human rights and environmental abuses in foreign countries. -
California Governor Newsom’s Energy Policies Are Racially Biased Against Those That Voted For Him
Opinion -The most expensive electricity and fuels in the nation are being borne by those that can least afford living in “energy poverty”. -
Twitter Hits No Substitute for Science in Understanding Climate
Opinion -Climate Change Weekly #352
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