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Texas Hold'em: Playing Poker With Methane - Ep167: Grant Swartzwelder

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Transitioning to Cleaner Energy Sources: Challenges and Implications

The chapter explores the challenges faced in justifying environmental projects, particularly in areas where implementing cleaner energy sources may not be economically viable. Discussions revolve around the shutdown of small oil wells for environmental reasons, the concept of a just transition for communities, and the introduction of a methane tax to regulate emissions in the gas sector. The financial impacts on operators, the importance of accurate data in decision-making, and the potential structural changes in the industry are also evaluated.

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