#fossilfuels

[asexual-shelly]

they'd be friends. trust me id know

[pennsyltuckyheathen]

Saudi Arabia is scheming with Russia to reduce oil production to drive up gas prices before the 2024 election.

They both want Traitor Trump back in office to do their bidding. Putin has undue influence over Trump for reasons yet unknown. Saudi Arabia spends very large sums on Trump properties and businesses and has "invested" billions with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Even more reasons for the one man crime spree to never get anywhere near the Office of the President of the United States of America ever again!

[geohoneylovers]

COP28 in Dubai: $80B pledged, historic agreements, & ongoing debates on fossil fuels. Amid hope & challenges, focus remains on a science-driven 1.5°C limit. Stocktake decision crucial. Will the conference extend? Opportunities for progress abound.

[helmort]

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬⭐(Friday's Tale)

In the year 2023, the world stood on the precipice of its own demise. Climate change, an impending catastrophe, loomed large over us all. It wasn't the climate that posed the greatest threat, though. No, it was the insatiable greed of those entrenched in power, the barons of oil and fossil fuels who clung to their dominance like a vice.

These individuals weren't just lining their pockets; they were perpetuating a chain that stretched from the oil fields to the consumers. But as oil neared its end, a dangerous truth emerged. It wasn't just depleting; it was poisoning our planet. Yet, despite having viable alternatives for clean energy since the 1950s—water-oxygen, solar power, vegetation-derived solutions—the powers-that-be dismissed them all. Why? Because none promised the same relentless profits that oil did.

Then, amidst this chaos, Dr. Dallas Taylor unveiled an unthinkable solution: the "fart system." Yes, the unlikeliest of sources—farts—packed with methane, a potential goldmine. All it required were people, their bodily functions, and an insatiable appetite. The elite constructed the Gasomatic, a dystopian workplace where individuals indulged in gluttony, played mindless games, and expelled their gas into isolated chambers for profit. It became a grotesque reality, a twisted manipulation of human nature for the sake of wealth.

As society spiraled into this madness, the generations of tomorrow, enamored by escapism, chose to surrender their autonomy. They forsook conventional work, opting instead to gorge themselves on foods designed for maximum gas production. It was a trade-off—they exchanged their dignity for an income earned by the simple act of farting.

By 2027, traditional employment vanished, replaced by cold, metallic hands—robots and AI. But this substitution came at a steep price. To sustain these machines, we needed more energy, more gas. And so, we filled our Gasomatic factories with even more individuals, unknowingly marching toward our own enslavement.

In the year 2030, the revelation struck like lightning: humanity had become subservient to its own creation. The insatiable desire for wealth and gas had shackled us to machines, akin to the dystopian nightmares depicted in movies like "The Matrix." But this wasn't a cable in our heads; it was a tube in our very core, reducing us to mere conduits for profit.

Amidst this bleak landscape, I, Dr. Jasper J. McGassey, stand as the last bastion of freedom. I defy this fate, refusing to succumb to the twisted desires of a world consumed by greed. In the midst of machines and gas-powered tyranny, I stand firm—refusing to be just another cog in this mechanized enslavement.

I DON'T FART!

💀

[stevensaus]

Stages Of Grief At The Brink Of The Apocalypse

All the content warnings for climate change, nihilism, and existential dread. All of them. This is a unique time for humanity. It is not the apocalyptic sentiment. There are literally dozens of predicted apocalypses in the various Christian traditions alone, and there's recorded warnings of the ending of the world going back to 2800 BCE. What is unique is that for the first time in human history, there's a damn good chance that they're correct. The effects of climate change are larger and worse than expected, happening faster than expected, and in ways that we didn't expect. After several years in Maslow's basement, the entirety of our species finds itself finally unable to ignore the real state of the world. Unable to ignore the onrushing realization of our own mortality. The change in climate -- and weather -- has become large enough that it is inescapably obvious. Suicide rates keep climbing among youth, and it's not difficult to imagine why. Their future has already been destroyed to feed other's greed. Equally obvious are those who have deliberately and intentionally traded human lives and health -- your life and health, your children's life and health -- just so they could get a few more millions, even though they've known the effects of climate change and pollution for decades. They are not nameless, faceless business executives or politicians.

We know who they are. We know, for example, that Shell's Wael Sawan, who, according to Bloomberg {1} "quietly ended the world’s biggest corporate plan to develop carbon offsets, the environmental projects designed to counteract the warming effects of CO2 emissions" in June 2023, just before it was ranked the hottest month on record... before being dethroned only a month later by July's temperatures. Or we could look at Manchin's long history of fighting anything resembling dealing with the climate crisis. There are plenty of examples, stretching back years. These are not nameless and faceless people who chose to enrich themselves at the cost of human lives. They are actual people, who have made actual decisions. Decisions that will bring harm to you, your children. To literally everyone you care about. Finding their names and faces is trivial. It's easy to find the lists of those on the board of directors and executive committees for, say, Shell (1, 2), Exxon (1, 2), BP (1, 2), and Chevron (1, 2). It's easy to find the politicians that have been corrupted and subverted. For example, you can see the top 20 Congressional recipients of oil & gas money during the 2022 election cycle in one nice list. There are charts of lobbying spending of oil & gas companies in the United States during election cycles from 1990 to 2022, by receiving political party. Feature articles lay out which House members, for example, got the most cash from the fossil fuel industry. And we know that fossil fuel companies -- and their individual executives -- were aware of climate change, its effects, and their role in it decades ago. We know that they've actively worked to subvert, delay, and derail work to slow or stop climate change. We know who they have bought off in both state and national capitols. We know their names. We know their faces. We know exactly who has -- and who continues to -- murder thousands of people simply to fatten their wallets. We know exactly who is responsible for every death caused by climate change. They're proud of it. Remember this. The people you're trying to step on, we're everyone you depend on. We're the people who do your laundry and cook your food and serve your dinner. We make your bed. We guard you while you're asleep. We drive the ambulances. We direct your call. We are cooks and taxi drivers and we know everything about you. We process your insurance claims and credit card charges. We control every part of your life. {2} We are the final children of history, raised to believe that we will have a future. But we won't. And we're just learning that fact. Anger is a stage of grief. {1} Full text at https://pastebin.com/raw/sKdGDaY0 {2} From Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. Yes, I'm aware of the problematic elements of the work. You're missing the point. Featured Image by Marcin from Pixabay Read the full article

[mentiradeloro]

"Black gold" Conceptual illustration showing the serious impact of the use of fossil fuels for the environment and the indifference of the human being regarding this fact.

Find all my works on my web: https://www.mentiradeloro.es/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentiradeloro/

[scholarshipja]

More than 92,000 solar panels in the shape of plum blossoms, floating on the surface of a reservoir in #SouthKorea, offer a vision of how land-scarce developed nations can overcome local resistance to giant renewable-energy projects. The 17 giant flowers on the 12-mile-long reservoir in the southern county of #Hapcheon are able to generate 41 megawatts, enough to power 20,000 homes, according to Hanwha Solutions, which built the plant. It’s one of the biggest floating solar plants in the world, and it’s in a nation that has been a laggard in adopting renewable energy, even though South Korea’s industrialized economy relies heavily on imported #fossilfuels. “South Korea needs a massive amount of renewable energy to meet its climate target, and floating solar can be a part of the solution,” because it faces less opposition from residents and doesn’t use land, says Kim Jiseok of Greenpeace Korea. Read more at the link in @bloomberggreen bio. This article is from February 2022. 📷: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg #bloomberggreen @nepa #acholarshipjamaica (at ScholarshipJamaica.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmpmvg-uRYO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mechanicalengineering4study-blog]

Knowledge Sharing Series#2

What is the Process that undergoes in Oil Preheating Furnace?

Crude Oil Entry: The desalted crude oil, which has already been heated and mixed with water to remove salt, enters the preheating furnace.

Heat Exchange: The furnace is typically designed with a series of tubes through which the crude oil flows. Hot flue gases, generated by burning fuel (such as natural gas or fuel oil), pass over these tubes, transferring heat to the crude oil.

Temperature Increase: As the crude oil flows through the tubes, it absorbs heat from the flue gases, gradually increasing in temperature.

Desired Temperature: The furnace is carefully controlled to ensure that the crude oil reaches the desired temperature, typically around 350°C to 360°C. This temperature is essential for effective vaporization of the lighter components in the crude oil.

Exit to Distillation Column: Once the crude oil has reached the target temperature, it exits the preheating furnace and enters the atmospheric distillation column, where the separation process begins.

[ivygorgon]

An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Let Biden’s LNG pause stand!

108 so far! Help us get to 250 signers!

I’m writing as a constituent and someone who’s deeply worried about the climate crisis to say that Congressional investigations into President Biden's pause on new Liquefied Natural Gas export permits are unnecessary and ill-informed. The facts are clear that this is a temporary pause on new LNG permits - it will not affect existing exports or new LNG export terminals that are already working or under construction. Second, only Department of Energy permits, and only those applying to LNG exports, will be covered by the pause. Our allies in Europe and beyond will not face shortages or disruptions in their fuel supplies as a result. Climate scientists and energy economists are clear: LNG is already bad for the climate, and is already diving up prices for US consumers, at a time when our allies in Europe are already reducing demand for fossil fuels. The LNG pause is a smart decision by President Biden, and Congress should focus its effort on making it permanent, and accelerating the transition to clean, renewable energy at home and abroad. Thanks.

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[its-suanneschafer-author]

Continuing my review and summarization of Project 2025, Chapter 12 covers the Deep of Energy and Related Commissions.

1) Under Trump, America was energy independent, and Biden’s policies are increasing prices and hurting Americans. NB: The US was never close to being truly independent of foreign energy, and in fact, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused a spike in gas prices—and we all know how Trump supports Putin and thus supports the increased gas prices caused by Putin’s war. Also, American imports of Russian energy spiked during the Trump presidency.

2) Repeal the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act which which are subsidizing alternate energy methods

4) Remediate former Manhattan Project and Cold War nuclear sites and develop new nuclear weapons—and produce plutonium pits in quantity

5) Focus on studying threats to the electric grid, oil and gas infrastructure and developing strategies and technology to combat these threats

6) Do not allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to regulate climate, in fact eliminate all of the Dept of Energy’s applied energy programs

7) Streamline nuclear regulatory requirements and licensing processes (What could go wrong with that?)

8) Stop using energy policy to advance social agendas

9) Review and consolidate all federal science agencies

10) End the focus on climate change and green subsidies and eliminate the Office of Clean Energy Demonstration and the Clean Energy Corps

11) Eliminate energy efficiency standards for appliances

12) Stop climate reparations (funds provided to developing countries for the harm caused by the developed countries’ use of fossil fuels)

[asexual-shelly]

wip for an interaction for infected shrimpo & shelly in Twisted Mode AU

[pennsyltuckyheathen]

Fossil fuel companies are amoral, greedy organizations which have caused untold damage to our planet.  They continue their destructive ways in order to make even more money at the expense of the world’s people and its environment.  

Tax these low-life scumbags out of existence.  Nationalize the fossil fuel industry now.

[geohoneylovers]

Sharp divisions on fossil fuels at #COP28 Dubai: President al-Jaber pushes phasedown, UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for complete cessation. Divergent views, resignation, and global concerns set the stage for critical climate talks.

[aslamat]

The Urgent Call for Climate Action: Greta Thunberg and Activists Take a Stand in Sweden

The world is facing an unprecedented crisis – climate change. As global temperatures continue to rise, a new generation of climate activists is taking bold action to demand change. In Sweden, Greta Thunberg and fellow activists recently blocked the entrance to the parliament building, protesting the country's reliance on fossil fuels. This blog post delves into the significance of this event, the state of climate activism in Sweden, and the urgent need for collective action.

The Protest: On a chilly morning in Stockholm, a determined group of climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, gathered outside the Swedish parliament. Armed with signs, banners, and a resolute determination, they peacefully blocked the entrance, calling for an end to Sweden's fossil fuel addiction. This bold move was a testament to the growing frustration and urgency felt by young people worldwide.

Sweden's Climate Conundrum: Sweden, often hailed as a champion of environmentalism, still grapples with its own climate contradictions. Despite its commitment to reducing emissions, the country remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, particularly in the transportation sector. This paradox has sparked widespread criticism and calls for more decisive action.

Greta Thunberg: A Voice for Change: Greta Thunberg, the 20-year-old climate icon, has been a driving force behind the global climate movement. Her unwavering dedication, passion, and unapologetic truth-telling have inspired millions. Thunberg's involvement in the Swedish parliament protest underscores the critical need for immediate action and serves as a powerful reminder that the climate crisis knows no borders.

The Rise of Climate Activism in Sweden: Sweden has a long history of environmental activism, but the recent surge in climate protests and demonstrations signals a new era of urgency. Young people, in particular, are driving this movement, demanding that politicians and business leaders take responsibility for the planet's future.

The Way Forward: As the world grapples with the climate crisis, Sweden's parliament protest serves as a poignant reminder of the power of collective action. To address this global challenge, we must:

Transition to renewable energy sources

Implement policies promoting sustainable transportation

Support climate change research and development

Encourage international cooperation and knowledge sharing

Conclusion: The Swedish parliament protest, led by Greta Thunberg and fellow activists, embodies the determination and resilience of a generation demanding change. As the clock ticks on, it's crucial we listen to their voices, acknowledge the science, and unite in our pursuit of a sustainable future. The time for climate action is now.

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