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It is worth remembering that Shellenberger was contracted to create an important disinformation program as a smoke screen for the Chávez regime when it ran into trouble over its abuse of power. Alternative facts were used to discredit human rights defenders, indigenous leaders, environmentalists and journalists who were targeted by the dictator. Disinformation is Shellenberg's business. I never heard he was an environmentalist, all the contrary.

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I wonder if any of them have ever picked up a piece of garbage

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Frowning about "promoting fracking as a clean energy alternative" is a bit funny when Greenpeace and EU Greens are happily recommending fossil gas as a "clean and safe transitional fuel" to the next half century. Fossil fuel, as a reminder, has carbon intensity of 482 gCO2/kWh.

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Enrique - that is a fascinating tip.

Is there any other material or documentation you can point to?

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Hydraulic Fracturing IS a clean energy technology.

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