A wide-ranging discussion with leading climate economist Richard Tol

A wide-ranging discussion with leading climate economist Richard Tol

When leading climate economist Richard Tol publicly criticized a Twitter thread of Alex Epstein’s blaming anti-fossil fuel policies for the current energy crisis, Epstein invited Tal on Power Hour to discuss the issue as well as Tol’s work in climate economics.

The result is an illuminating and wide-ranging discussion of many topics, including:
- What climate economics is
- Criticisms of climate economics by Noah Smith and others for not portraying man-made climate change as sufficiently catastrophic
- The philosophical assumptions underlying climate catastrophism
- How both Tol’s and Epstein’s work is based on a pro-human standard of evaluation
- Why Richard Tol withdrew from a major role in the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- How politics shapes every facet of the IPCC
- The role of government restrictions on fossil fuel production and transportation in the energy crisis
- The role of standard boom/bust cycles in the energy crisis
- The role of unexpected demand in the energy crisis

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Episode 42: Light Brigade

Episode 42: Light Brigade

This episode of Power Hour features an in-depth look at The Light Brigade–CIP’s “counter-education” at the Sierra Club’s highly touted “forward on climate” rally.

12 Maalis 201353min

Episode 41: Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor

Episode 41: Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor

Alex Epstein interviews Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute. Alex and Jerry discuss energy policy today and how it came to be, how to deal with pollution, and more.

23 Helmi 20131h 14min

Episode 40: UN Global Warming Events with Craig Rucker

Episode 40: UN Global Warming Events with Craig Rucker

On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein interviews Craig Rucker, Executive Director of CFACT, on his eye-opening adventures at UN global warming events.

8 Helmi 201348min

Episode 39: Superstorm Sandy with Paul Driessen

Episode 39: Superstorm Sandy with Paul Driessen

Alex interviews Paul Driessen, author of “Eco-Imperialism” and senior policy adviser for CFACT. Superstorm Sandy is discussed.

1 Helmi 201354min

Episode 38: Interview with FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda

Episode 38: Interview with FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda

Alex Epstein interviews FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda.

25 Tammi 201358min

Episode 37: Part 2 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

Episode 37: Part 2 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

This episode features a break down of Bill McKibben’s opening statement from November’s debate on fossil fuels. Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne provide in-depth analysis and commentary (Part 2 of 2).

2 Tammi 20131h 7min

Episode 36: Part 1 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

Episode 36: Part 1 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

This episode features a break down of Bill McKibben’s opening statement from November’s debate on fossil fuels. Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne provide in-depth analysis and commentary (Part 1 of 2).

31 Joulu 20121h 12min

Episode 35: Part 2 – Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary

Episode 35: Part 2 – Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary

This episode features the rest of the Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein debate audio along with commentary by Alex Epstein.

29 Joulu 201254min

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