Nuclear could be useful in applications that need a high energy load on-site, like steel, cement, and nitrogen production

That's a great point, I didn't consider the tech tree that leads to bikes also makes cars more likely :/

I definitely recommend looking into some of Dr. Fowlers history, he's such a cool person and his work with Crop Trust was so cool.

The only disease to be fully eradicated, 5 million people can live every year who otherwise would have died had we not defeated this disease

In 2008, the most likely projections had us around 4.5 degrees of warming. So, there is progress. Insufficient progress, we need to double down, but progress nonetheless

No, but it does change the implication. If leasing doesn't lead to drilling, then it's a pretty negligible concern

Overall, oil companies are withdrawing investment from exploration and new drilling. It seems oil companies are not drilling new but riding out on the investment they've already made plus utilizing market power to squeeze out profits. In terms of Biden's political calculus, it seems that they think new drilling leases don't involve much risk of increased oil coming onto the market, but it does improve his position among voters, especially in an era of inflation. Plus, this gave him political capital to pass the IRA, especially with Manchin.

This video goes more into detail of the economics behind this trend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQbmpecxS2w

Plus, even if your wealth is tied up in land, you can borrow against that asset for a cash loan. No farmer who owns their land is strapped for cash.

Or the Tiger king one!

It's definitely more personality-driven, so if you're not into Robert or his humor style, it can impact your enjoyment. Like for me, his bits almost always land so I really like when he gets sidetracked.

My favorite series of theirs: Vince McMahon (May 15, 2023), the Moonies (Mar 8, 2022), and Bobby Fisher (Feb 14, 2023).

I disagree. To unlock workable solar and wind powered electricity, you need something to carry you energetically through the 'tech tree.' I simply don't think you can get to that level of technology without some fossil fuel use.