Introduction I spent the first week of November in the heart of the Athabasca oil sands around Fort McMurray, Alberta. I was there as a guest of the Canadian government, which hosts annual tours for small […]
Oil Sands and the Environment – Part II
Introduction Today I continue coverage of my recent visit to the Athabasca oil sands near Fort McMurray, Alberta. I was there as a guest of the Canadian government, which hosts annual tours for small groups […]
Oil Sands and the Environment – Part I
Introduction I spent the past week in the heart of the Athabasca oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta. I was there as a guest of the Canadian government, which hosts annual tours for small groups […]
Soliciting Reader Questions for Oil Sands Tour
On Sunday, November 3rd, I am heading to Fort McMurray, Alberta for a tour of the oil sands operations. Here are the details from the initial email that I received inviting me on the trip: […]
The Lasting Impact of the 1973 Oil Embargo
America’s Wake Up Call Forty years ago Americans were getting a wake up call on energy security. For the first time, the point was being driven home that America’s energy security was increasingly determined by […]
The Ice That Burns
A Kindred Spirit I have a very busy travel schedule this week, so this one is a little bit late and a bit rushed. Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Gal Luft, co-director […]
Why Gasoline Prices are Falling
Fall Means Falling Gasoline Prices Fall is always a welcome change of pace for most people after a long, hot summer. Not only from the temperatures, but fall almost always brings relief at the gasoline […]
Government Mandated Spending: A Lesson in Wasted Tax Dollars
Deja Vu All Over Again A couple of weeks ago the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Inspector General released an audit report on how well taxpayer money has been utilized in the pursuit […]
Nonrenewable Renewables?
The Energy Experts Reconvene at the WSJ Generally when I find myself having to write a follow-up post to something I wrote, it’s because I obviously didn’t make my points clearly enough. I found this […]
The Hydrogen Economy Revisited
My Energy Quest in the Desert Some readers are aware that I am presently in Arizona working on a project. At some point I will write an in-depth article about the things I am working […]