Environment & Energy

I have thousands upon thousands of scientific papers on the subject of carbon dioxide in my personal files.

The one that sticks most prominently in my mind is the 2011 paper by Nobel Laureate George Olah, published in JACS 133, 33, 12881-12898 on closed carbon cycles. The paper is now 15 years old. It is obvious the advice was ignored.

I am not in my own opinion, an optimist. On the contrary, I regard myself as a cynical. I do believe that the capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide resides on the border between feasible and impossible, best by the intermediate agency of seawater. I do not however believe it will be accomplished. One should never underestimate the power of ignorance. Just look at the creature residing in the White House if you don't believe me.

One of the things present in all energy conversations, including this one, especially this one, is myopia.