Alex Epstein's book 'Fossil Future' has ignited a controversial discussion on the significance of fossil fuels in economics, climate, and politics. The book has prompted a shift in beliefs for many, including Epstein himself, who now argues that fossil fuels are crucial for human survival, happiness, and modern society. The debate has attracted attention from various stakeholders, with environmentalists gearing up to challenge the Biden administration over the expansion of U.S. natural gas exports. Epstein's work emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and indispensability of fossil fuels, contrasting with the green lifestyle trend in wealthy countries. Prominent figures like Dennis Prager and Peter Thiel have endorsed the book, emphasizing the need for clear and moral thinking on fossil fuels. The debate surrounding 'Fossil Future' highlights the complex interplay between energy, development, and global perspectives on climate change.
"The climate debate ignores the reasons we burn fossil fuels in the first place. Alex Epstein reminds us that rich countries may be able to treat green lifestyles as luxury fashion, but for much of the world reliable energy is a matter of life and death." - @peterthiel https://t.co/CuO62ZZ8B9
"Fossil fuel is not our enemy; it's our friend. Alex Epstein is an original and courageous thinker who explains this better than anyone. If you want to think clearly (and morally) about fossil fuels (and you must), you need to read this superb book" -@DennisPrager https://t.co/kJac5wkUIN
“It was suggested by a friend, and I am interested in educating myself on the controversial topic of energy.” –Student at Wesley Biblical Seminary Students and educators can get a free copy of Fossil Future here: https://t.co/VuSi0YuMes
"Biden administration is arguing that fossil fuels can continue to be used if most of their emissions are captured." https://t.co/8LZck4RF1u
“fossil fuels are a uniquely cost-effective source of energy. They're the only source of energy that is affordable, reliable, versatile, and scalable” With @yaf https://t.co/IgUz7I1NNp
“Epstein explains in incredible, researched detail, just how human ingenuity and innovation made the world liveable-in for humans, thereby making us a highly successful species - powered by fossil fuels.” – @JeffreyPeel writer, @QuadrigaConsult https://t.co/hiDyzeR8iS
Environmentalists are gearing up for their next big climate battle -- forcing a showdown with the Biden administration over the massive expansion of U.S. natural gas exports. @maxinejoselow & @TimPuko have the story: https://t.co/TCN5o08Cma
“I did a complete 180° on my beliefs about energy and development thanks to Epstein's work. He makes a thorough, clear, compelling case that human flourishing requires more cost-effective energy, not less.” Get Fossil Future: https://t.co/KvYDUsA0dx https://t.co/HnUoa6Ovhb
Biden’s half-empty oil reserve fuels a political tug of war https://t.co/1LKE2okJUU
“Alex Epstein’s ‘Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less’, rich in empirical data and common sense, is a timely masterpiece.” – G Shanmugam, @ias_indiansedim https://t.co/dTyFGBb4hj
“Fortunately, Alex Epstein’s new book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas – Not Less was just released, and not a moment too soon.” - @ABridgesAuthor policy advisor, @HeartlandInst https://t.co/P0EdcoaRai
“‘Fossil Future’ is an amazing book, wow! Reading it totally changed my mind about how absolutely CRUCIAL fossil fuels are to our future, to human survival, happiness, and our modern way of life.” Get Fossil Future: https://t.co/KvYDUsA0dx https://t.co/wRxPU1CpGt