134 online
 
Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 24 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing Summarizing
Best Web OpEds    H4'ed 12/9/15

Techno-Optimism and Bad Science in Paris: The Problem With Carbon Capture and Storage

Quicklink Submitted By   No comments

Chuck Nafziger
Message Chuck Nafziger
Become a Fan
  (20 fans)

--

I have participated in discussions regarding carbon capture and storage dreams for solving our climate problems.  It appears dreams are trumping reality in Paris.

"One could fill many pages with similar nonexistent or unproven "solutions" to the climate crisis that are being hyped up. There will always be individuals and enterprises peddling false claims and wishful thinking. Seeing influential scientists and scientific institutions embrace such unscientific false claims turns them from ridiculous and amusing eccentricities into something more sinister."

"In many cases, there is little research that says much-touted technology will effectively reduce global emissions."

Read the rest of the story HERE:

At www.truth-out.org
Must Read 1   Valuable 1  
Rate It | View Ratings

Chuck Nafziger Social Media Pages: Facebook page url on login Profile not filled in       Twitter page url on login Profile not filled in       Linkedin page url on login Profile not filled in       Instagram page url on login Profile not filled in

I deal with the contradiction of being a retired mechanical engineer and a Luddite at the same time. I have lost faith in our government: it is totally controlled by the corporate monster that is gobbling up the world. It uses mechanical (more...)
 

Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter
Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend