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The Deep Hot Biosphere : The Myth of Fossil Fuels

This post explores Thomas Gold’s controversial abiogenic theory of petroleum formation, which argues that hydrocarbons originate deep within the Earth rather than from compressed biological matter. While climate policy debates focus on fossil fuel scarcity and carbon removal, the article raises concerns about methane emissions from gas flaring and questions assumptions embedded in mainstream energy narratives. Gold’s “deep hot biosphere” hypothesis challenges conventional geology and reframes discussions about resource limits, earthquakes, and even the origins of life.

Source: Springer | Copernicus (1998) Read More

Tales from the Ice: Explaining Rapid Climate Change

Start with the Introduction to the Feature Articles on NASA’s Earth Observatory web site to see how scientists explain rapid climate change. The beauty of Earth’s cities at night affirm our need for energy.

Source: NASA | Earth Observatory (2005) Read More

Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI)

Our mission is to explore life beneath the seafloor and make transformative discoveries that advance science, benefit society, and inspire people of all ages and origins.

Source: Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI) (2009) Read More

Bushwhacked : Life in George W. Bush’s America

Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose take a brisk, sharp tour through the George W. Bush years — from the campaign machine to the policy aftermath. The book treats politics less like abstract ideology and more like a lived system: money, messaging, crony networks, and consequences that land on ordinary people. It reads like a field guide to power — funny, furious, and specific — with names attached and receipts implied.

Source: Random House (2003) Read More

Christopherson to study economic impact of gas drilling in Marcellus Shale

Sociologist Susan Christopherson examined the economic impacts of shale development, challenging assumptions that drilling automatically produces long-term prosperity. Her research questioned job durability, revenue distribution, and regional dependency. The boom, she suggested, may not equal sustained economic transformation.

Source: AAP News | College of Architecture, Art & Planning | Cornell University (2010) Read More

Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009 (S 787)

The Clean Water Restoration Act aimed to clarify and restore federal authority over streams and wetlands narrowed by Supreme Court rulings. Supporters argued it would close regulatory gaps affecting small waterways. Opponents warned of expanded federal reach. In drilling regions, the bill’s language carried implications for wastewater oversight and watershed protection.

Source: cleanwateraction.org (2010) Read More

Politicians choose sides in Marcellus Shale drilling debate

As drilling expanded across the Marcellus region, elected officials split along economic and environmental lines. Promises of jobs and tax revenue competed with warnings about water contamination and landscape fragmentation. The shale boom reshaped not only terrain, but political alliances.

Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin: pressconnects.com (2009) Read More

Probe Earth’s Interior with Advanced Radiation Sources

Consortium for Materials Properties Research in Earth Sciences is a community-based consortium whose goal is to enable Earth Science researchers to conduct the next generation of high-pressure science on world-class equipment and facilities.

Source: Consortium for Materials Properties Research in Earth Sciences (COMPRES) (2011) Read More

EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plan Review Panel

The Panel will review and provide independent expert advice on EPA’s draft Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plan that will investigate the potential public health and environmental protection research issues that may be associated with hydraulic fracturing.

Source: EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) (2011) Read More