MR's Blog – Page 3 – On & Off the Line

Energy Vademecum

26 April 2023

Energy is a subject of great debate, with a lot of misunderstanding. As electrification is bound to intensify so as to no longer depend on fossil fuels, this is the area that is specifically addressed here.

It seemed a Read more

Banks, finance and confusion

2 April 2023

There is a lot of nonsense being published about the excesses of the banking sector, especially the harsh criticism of what has been undermining Credit Suisse for the past thirty years. The problem with today’s unbridled banks is not Read more

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

Best wishes for 2023

1 January 2023

Looking in the rear mirror offers no perspective,it’s forward that the mind must turn.

A glimmer of light appears, a melody resounds from the depths of the dark,Is it a star to follow or sirens to dodge?

Let’s know 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