Alex Epstein's "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels" challenges mainstream environmental narratives by arguing that fossil fuels have significantly improved human life and should be embraced rather than abandoned. Epstein, an energy expert, counters common criticisms—such as climate change, pollution and resource depletion—by asserting that technological advancements have mitigated environmental harm, fossil fuel reserves remain abundant, and renewables like solar and wind are unreliable without fossil fuel backup. He critiques alarmist predictions from figures like Paul Ehrlich, highlighting how past doomsday scenarios failed to materialize despite increased fossil fuel use, which instead correlated with rising living standards, cleaner air and better access to clean water. Epstein disputes the 97% climate consensus as misleading and emphasizes human adaptability to climate variability. He concludes that fossil fuels provide essential, scalable energy that drives progress, advocating for their continued use alongside cleaner innovations to ensure a prosperous, sustainable future.

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