Normally when you hear from a subject matter expert, the person works in the industry in question. The experts are the people who do the work, day in and day out. With energy and climate, it’s a little different. The experts on emissions reductions, the ones who take the lead in the media and policymaking, are often not from an energy industry background. They are more likely to come from a policy, NGO or media background. Environmentalists don’t work for oil companies. This puts a funny slant on the conversation. When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, the conversation is…

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