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What to say or not

10 February 2023

When it comes to writing texts, I have never liked nitpickers, especially if they are right. Yet I must play this role to correct elements of language that are disruptive to political life and to the planet’s energy future.

The decarbonisation paradox:
Achieve Net Zero thanks to fossil fuels

4 February 2023

Nowadays, 88% of the World energy consumption depends on fossil fuels [1]. This ratio is diminishing, albeit at a slow pace of 0.3-0.4 % per year over the past 5 years, with great differences between regions. For example, Read more

World Energy: Turnaround or Continuity?

19 August 2022

Energy cannot be discussed without appreciating its main dimensions. In summary, energy consumption continues to grow, albeit at a slower rate than the economy. Dependence on fossil fuels is not going to be reduced quickly. It is important to know how to use them in order to prepare a reasoned transition to a low-carbon economy. My reading of the current situation is given in a presentation. An outline of an energy strategy is proposed. Read more

Living and growing with energy: what are the alternatives?

26 January 2022

If there is a consensus on this earth, it is that life is worth living. Far from being perfect, which would be very boring, the conditions of this life must be constantly improved, this is called aspiring to progress. Read more

The great delusion of rescuing the planet by a great reset

25 September 2021

Since their inception, environmental movements have shown an allergy to the economic and financial realities associated with the policies they proclaim. A great exercise in recuperation is underway, appropriating environmental and climate themes in order to bring the economic and financial circles to order. When such circles take over, we have to ask ourselves whether the terms of a debate that never takes place are the right ones, in particular the exploitation of a diagnosis of disaster for the purpose of financial mobilisation. That is why I have written an essay on the subject, with the intention of trying to make some sense of it. A presentation is available here, as well as links to order the book from the author or from Amazon. Read more

The lost thread of a hydrogen industry

24 September 2020

The general infatuation with hydrogen is the subject of justified criticism that often remains confused by mixing everything up.

Let’s try to get some clarity.

The question of why.

As long as other energy solutions are available, there is Read more