World Energy: Turnaround or Continuity?
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
D’énergiques jérémiades n’offrent pas de solutions
J’observe que tout le monde se rend compte de ce dont il ne fallait pas se rendre compte il y a une année seulement.
Pour ma part, avec le Think Tank Carnot-Cournot-Netzwerk, je peux bien dire « je vous Read more
Living and growing with energy: what are the alternatives?
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
Crises bienvenues et salutaires
Cela fait quelques années que des critiques acerbes sont formulées contre des transitions énergétiques mal pensées et mal embouchées qui vont des abyssales incohérences germaniques à l’abandon des atouts nucléaires français en passant par les helvétiques ni pour ni Read more
The great delusion of rescuing the planet by a great reset
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
Fatalité carbonée : séquestration et biomasse
La séquestration des personnes est l’un des crimes les plus odieux, surtout si, en plus, elle aboutit au viol et au meurtre. Par contre il est devenu chic de séquestrer le carbone sous sa forme oxydée, pour le végétaliser Read more
The lost thread of a hydrogen industry
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