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While many have accepted the phenomenon of "global warming" as
true, the theory is actually based on shaky science that is increasingly
divergent from physical observations. The author uses basic science
to question: a) if the earth is really warming at all, and b)
if it is, what's causing it. |
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Although the U.S. is being urged, pushed, coerced, even blackmailed
by some accounts into signing on to the Kyoto Protocol on global
warning, the entire subject of the Kyoto Protocol and global
warming is a mass of unanswered questions and uncertainty. The
author looks at the issues, and finds the Kyoto Protocol looks
like a scam to get U.S. money. |
Global
Attack
Alex Mills
President
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Perhaps no energy-related environmental subject raises as much
ire as global warming. The author examines the current debate
and concludes that in the face of a partisan media, the energy
industry must step up to better communicate its contributions
to society. |
Lord John Browne of Madingley
Group Chief Executive
BP p.l.c.
Sustainability is an important factor in both business and the
environment. The author discusses how technology, alternative
sources and government can all play a role in taking the action
needed today to ensure a more secure tomorrow.
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An
Update on Global Warming
Lord John Browne of Madingley
Group Chief Executive
BP p.l.c.
The actual or perceived consequences of human activity on the
global climate - generally called climate change - matter to
BP, which wants to be able to sustain its core activity of producing
and developing hydrocarbons. The author delivers an update on
the climate change issue and some reasons for optimism. |
Perspectives
on Kyoto and a Better Solution for Canada
Gwyn Morgan
President and CEO
EnCana Corporation
Advocating a "made-in-Canada" alternative plan to
the Kyoto Protocol, the author urges Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
not to let the strong pressure from European counterparts lead
him to sign an agreement that is relatively easy for their countries
to fulfill, but which Canada will inevitably fail to achieve.
Offering eight perspectives on the Kyoto issue, he explains why
signing Kyoto in its present form would reverse economic progress
while doing little or nothing to improve the environment, and
he urges leaders to support an alternative plan.
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Tackling
Two Challenges: Climate Change and Secure Supply in the United
Kingdom
Malcolm Wicks, MP
Minister of Energy
U.K. Department of Trade and Industry
Helping citizens reduce their demand, promoting coal production
and forging strong political relationships with energy-producing
nations are just three items on the author's agenda for helping
the United Kingdom realize a productive and environmentally responsible
future.
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Prudence
Pays: Practical Steps to Bridging Conflicting Views on Climate
Change
Sir Philip Watts
Chairman, Committee of Managing Directors
Royal Dutch/Shell Group
The climate change issue is growing, but there are no quick
fixes. The mandate for action becomes even more critical considering
how much energy usage will increase over the next few decades.
The Shell chairman presents key steps that his company is taking
and offers recommendations for the future.
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Path
to a Cleaner Tomorrow
David Slump
General Manager, Global Marketing
GE Energy
Fossil fuels will continue to dominate the energy scene for
years to come, sparking concern over climate change. The author
notes that the key to reducing dangerous greenhouse gas emissions
begins with encouraging the adoption of new technologies and
minimizing the impact of clean-energy initiatives on economic
growth.
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Applying
Responsible Risk Management to Global Climate Change
Wayne Leonard
CEO
Entergy Corporation
Global climate change has sparked debate and polarized opinions,
yet no more serious problem receives less attention and bipartisan
debate in the political arena or more lip service and less action
by the business community. Yet, the author asks, is there any
challenge with greater potential consequences for future generations?
In response, a plan for immediate action is presented.
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Industry
Solutions to Global Climate Change
Richard (Rick) L. George
President and CEO
Suncor Energy
While the two extremes on the global warming issue would see
us in peril from climate change or from the economic hardships
of meeting emissions reduction targets, there's a middle ground.
If industry takes a leadership role, global warming can be reduced
while economic opportunities associated with the effort are increased.
Suncor Energy has taken a position of leading by example.
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Impacts
of Global Climate Change on Industry and the Energy Market:
An Engineering and Construction Perspective
James J. Ferris, PHD
President, Energy, Environment and Systems
CH2M Hill Companies, LTD
Global climate change, as part of the broader picture of sustainable
development, will influence the way government and industry balance
economic growth demands with limited resources and burgeoning
populations, whether it's energy production, emissions reduction,
carbon trading or energy utilization. In the engineering and
construction industry, a change in thinking is required to advise
and implement the major capital decisions of industry and government
in a manner that proactively addresses operational and environmental
issues.
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Creative
Approaches to the Challenges of Global Climate Change
Spencer Abraham
U.S. Secretary of Energy
United States
Noting that U.S. policy on global climate change is often misunderstood
by large segments of the worldwide public, Secretary of Energy
Spencer Abraham shares some key features of U.S. policy as well
as specifics about what the United States is doing to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
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The
Journey Toward Sustainable Development
Tim W. Faithfull
President & CEO
Shell Canada
Although sustainable development and oil and gas production
appear to be at odds with one another, Shell Canada believes
an extractive, depleting industry can play a positive role in
achieving a sustainable world. The answer begins with a commitment
to integrate economic, social and environmental dimensions into
a triple bottom line for operations, and the author provides
examples of how Shell is doing just this. |
Facing
America's Energy Challenges: The Mandate for Conservation
and Renewablest
Spencer Abraham
U.S. Secretary of Energy
United States
The Energy Secretary outlines progress made in the past year
toward addressing the significant energy challenges our nation
faces. He notes that a key part of President Bush's program is
conservation and renewables, and without them, an energy shortfall
is likely. |
Energy,
Science and the Politics of Carbon: The Crisis Is Here
Bell, Dr. Bruce M.
Chairman
Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association of Oklahoma
While the predicted problems with inadequate deliverability
of natural gas have hit, the author is more concerned about the
growing popularity of the "global warming" theory,
which he believes has been discredited. |
