Recent Posts
A structure for safety
As the discussion about the Deepwater Horizon tragedy turns from immediate response to long-term solutions, many Americans are asking how we can continue to develop the oil and natural gas we all need while ensuring the safety of people, communities and the environment. It’s an important discussion, and it goes to the heart of the oil and gas industry’s role in our economy and society.
What does it mean to be green?
As policymakers and the public discuss ways to help stimulate our economy, the effort to create green jobs has been getting a lot of attention. But what exactly does it mean to be green? The government has been trying to create a definition that will guide funding for green jobs, but this is still up for debate.
Getting something in return
I’ve talked a lot on this blog about proposed changes to the U.S. federal tax code, and how punitive taxes would undermine American job creation and energy security. Many Americans may not fully realize how significant ExxonMobil’s tax contribution is and what it means to the American economy. A few comparisons might help.
The case for gasoline and electric vehicles
David Sandalow, the Energy Department’s assistant secretary for policy and international affairs, said in a Huffington Post article about electric vehicles on Tuesday that “It’s strange that we are utterly dependent on [gasoline] for mobility.” But in a market-based economy, it’s not “strange” that petroleum-based products remain the transportation fuel of choice; it’s a century of real-world economics.
