Eco-Imperialism the Book
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By Paul Driessen
“Greenbacks” energy boondoggles versus real energy
“Subsidies, punitive taxation schemes and “alternative,” non-hydrocarbon energy are often justified by claims that we face imminent manmade catastrophic global warming. In reality, virtually no empirical evidence supports hypotheses, assertions or computer model projections about melting polar icecaps, average global temperatures, storm frequency and intensity, sea levels and other natural phenomena.”
Live Earth – Dead Africans
By Paul Driessen Policies that prevent energy development have lethal consequences for Africa Promoters claim the Live Earth concerts drew 2 billion fans – a number equal to people worldwide who still don’t have access to electricity. Others say the actual audience was a fraction of that – a few tens of millions, including via […]
Malaria Atonement and Forgiveness
In this politicized age, many people have their own lists of folks who “ought to be seeking forgiveness.” I’m on several – including Greenpeace’s roster of “climate criminals”…
The right to choose – for farmers in Haiti
After years of vicious assaults by agro and eco purists, Monsanto’s corporate skin is probably thick enough to survive these lies and often highly personal attacks. Other companies, however, might lack the fortitude to provide their expertise and technology after future disasters, in the face of such attacks.
Rachel Carson was wrong!
And her alarmist claims about DDT cost millions of lives by Paul Driessen www.RachelWasWrong.org May 24, 2007 Environmental and other cultural myths often stand in the way of human progress. Even worse, they can result in devastating consequences. In fact, today millions of people around the world suffer the painful and often deadly effects of […]
An economic suicide pact for Europe and the US
Climate alarmism threatens intense pain, for no environmental gain by Paul K. Driessen Washington Times January 28, 2007 Europeans have worked themselves into such a lather over “climate chaos” that they’ve set themselves up for a head-on collision between eco-ideology and economic reality. With the new Democratic Congress poised to ram through heavy-handed climate legislation, […]
Climate McCarthyism and eco-Inquisitions
Censoring news and views to advance ideologies and legislation by Paul K. Driessen Providence Journal Two centuries years ago, Voltaire reportedly proclaimed, “I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.” Today, our free speech traditions are under assault. Colleges prohibit “offensive” and “politically incorrect” speech. Radical […]
The real climate change catastrophe
Misguided energy policies are harming the world’s poor by Paul K. Driessen Townhall.com October 21, 2006 Our planet is again warming slightly, and the weather keeps taking unexpected turns. Many scientists say this is hardly unprecedented, cause for alarm, or proof that humans are now the dominant factor in climate change. Others disagree strongly, and […]
Eco-colonialism degrades Africa
Green, UN, rich nation and African elites impose deadly anti-development colonialism by Willie Soon and Paul Driessen Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of Earth’s most impoverished regions. Over 90% of its people still lack electricity, running water, proper sanitation and decent housing. Malaria, malnutrition, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and intestinal diseases kill millions every year. Life expectancy is […]
The social responsibility of coal
Relying more on coal generates benefits that are too often ignored by Paul Driessen They get little credit for their efforts, but most resource extraction, manufacturing and power generation companies strive to be “socially responsible” – by emphasizing energy efficiency, resource conservation, pollution control and worker safety in producing the raw materials, consumer products and […]