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Over a 30-year career, Paul has spoken frequently on energy and environmental policy, global climate change, corporate social responsibility and other topics.
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Articles by Paul Driessen
We must embrace AI and data centers, not pause them
A recent Friends of the Earth email wailed that URGENT ACTION is needed to prevent MASSIVE data centers from DESTROYING communities, the environment, and property values — while tech billionaires get even richer! Other opponents say artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers (DCs) gobble up rivers of water and terawatts of electricity, sprawl across landscapes, raise electricity prices, and help Big Brother spy on us. Similar assertions echo across the political spectrum and country.
We Must Embrace AI and Data Centers, Not Pause Them
A recent Friends of the Earth email wailed that URGENT ACTION is needed to prevent MASSIVE data centers from DESTROYING communities, the environment and property values, while tech billionaires get even richer! Other opponents say artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers (DCs) gobble up rivers of water and terawatts of electricity, sprawl across landscapes, raise electricity prices, and help Big Brother spy on us. Similar assertions echo across the political spectrum and country.
We Must Embrace AI And Data Centers, Not Pause Them – OpEd
The article argues that AI data centres are essential to modern society and that claims of massive water, land and electricity use are exaggerated, noting closed-loop cooling, modest water consumption relative to agriculture, and opportunities to site facilities on reclaimed industrial or mining land.
We must embrace AI and data centers, not pause them
China, Iran, North Korea and ISIS won’t pause their AI race. The US would be crazy to do so.
We must embrace AI and data centers, not pause them
We must embrace AI and data centers, not pause them By Paul Driessen web posted October 12, 2026 A recent Friends of the Earth email wailed that URGENT ACTION is needed to prevent MASSIVE data centers from DESTROYING communities, the environment and property values, while tech billionaires get even richer! Other opponents say artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers (DCs) gobble up rivers of water and terawatts of electricity, sprawl across landscapes, raise electricity prices, and help...
We Must Embrace, Not Pause, AI and Data Centers
China, Iran, North Korea and ISIS won’t pause their AI race. The US would be crazy to do so.
Trump’s tariffs on Chilean products should be canceled
In July 2026, the Trump Administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on certain imports from Chile, based on claims that the Chilean government failed to ensure fairtrade wages and allowed the export of produce and products allegedly made with forced or near-slave labor. The tariff contravenes the Chile-US Free Trade Agreement, which specifies zero tariffs on all trade goods between the two countries.
Trump’s tariffs on Chilean products should be canceled
They are based on false activist claims--and hurt American consumers and Chilean workers Paul Driessen , Bio and Archives--September 28, 2026 American Politics, News | Comments | Reader Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us In July 2026, the Trump Administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on certain imports from Chile, based on claims that the Chilean government failed to ensure fairtrade wages and allowed the export of produce and products allegedly made with forced or near-slave labor.
Trump’s Tariffs On Chilean Products Should Be Canceled – OpEd
Paul Driessen says a July 2026 U.S. 12.5% tariff on Chilean salmon, fruit, wine, meat, and wood—citing alleged forced or unfair labor—breaks the U.S.–Chile FTA’s zero-duty rule and raises U.S. prices while cutting Chilean jobs; copper and lithium were spared.
Trump’s Tariffs on Chilean Products Should Be Canceled
In July 2026, the Trump Administration imposed a 12.5 percent tariff on certain imports from Chile, based on claims that the Chilean government failed to ensure fair trade wages and allowed the export of produce and products allegedly made with forced or near-slave labor. The tariff contravenes the Chile-US Free Trade Agreement, which specifies zero tariffs on all trade goods between the two countries.
The Human Cost Of Greta Thunberg’s Climate-Policy Crusade
Written by Paul Driessen on September 11, 2026. Posted in Current News Swedish activist Greta Thunberg earned her moniker the ‘Doom Goblin‘ because of her diminutive height and shrill accusations of human and planetary doom allegedly due to ‘climate change’ caused by ‘fossil fuels’ Her most famous tirade was directed at world leaders for allegedly doing too little to stop it.
How dare you - Doom Pixie and your political pals!?!
How dare you – Doom Pixie and your political pals!?! By Paul Driessen web posted September 7, 2026 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg earned her moniker Doom Pixie because of her diminutive height and shrill accusations of human and planetary doom allegedly due to fossil-fuel-fueled climate change. Her most famous tirade was directed at world leaders for allegedly doing too little to stop it.
How dare YOU – Doom pixie Greta and your political pals!?!
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg earned her moniker Doom Pixie because of her diminutive height and shrill accusations of human and planetary doom allegedly due to fossil-fuel-fueled climate change. Her most famous tirade was directed at world leaders for allegedly doing too little to stop it. “How dare you?” she fiercely scowled at United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, presidents and prime ministers, dignitaries and functionaries in the UN’s General Assembly Hall.
How Dare YOU – Doom Pixie And Your Political Pals – OpEd
California, the UK, and Germany tied energy restrictions to record-high power and fuel prices, falling energy use, and industrial decline—results visible in official price and generation data. “Leapfrog fossil fuels” rules left much of Sub-Saharan Africa with ~20 minutes of electricity a day; China, India, and other emerging economies rejected those limits and now demand conventional power and infrastructure.
How Dare You – Doom Pixie and Your Political Pals!
Who gave you the right to deprive us of our living standards, aspirations and loved ones? Swedish activist Greta Thunberg earned her moniker Doom Pixie because of her diminutive height and shrill accusations of human and planetary doom allegedly due to climate change caused by fossil fuels. Her most famous tirade was directed at world leaders for allegedly doing too little to stop it.
The biggest garbage heaps in human history are about to get bigger
Written by Paul Driessen on August 25, 2026. Posted in Current News Daily news feeds present applause lines, and numerous movies include framing shots with wind turbines – blatantly or subtly promoting the “inevitable transition” from “dirty” ‘fossil fuels’ to “low-cost, clean, green, renewable, sustainable” wind and solar power Net Zero Green New Deal proponents need to start pondering some immutable realities.
The biggest garbage heaps in human history
So much for the lies about clean, renewable, sustainable energy. Where will all the trash go? Paul Driessen , Bio and Archives--August 17, 2026 Cover Story | Comments | Reader Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us Photo: Eli Rosen,Yucca Films Daily news feeds present applause lines, and numerous movies include framing shots with wind turbines – blatantly or subtly promoting the “inevitable transition” from “dirty” fossil fuels to “low-cost, clean, green, renewable, sustainable” wind and solar power.
The Biggest Garbage Heaps In Human History – OpEd
The article argues that while wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries produce no operational emissions, their full lifecycle—especially mining, manufacturing, short 20–30-year lifespans, and disposal—creates enormous volumes of difficult-to-recycle, potentially toxic waste far exceeding that of longer-lived conventional power plants.
The Biggest Garbage Heaps in Human History
So much for the lies about clean, renewable, sustainable energy. Where will all the trash go? Daily news feeds present applause lines, and numerous movies include framing shots with wind turbines – blatantly or subtly promoting the “inevitable transition” from “dirty” fossil fuels to “low-cost, clean, green, renewable, sustainable” wind and solar power. Net Zero Green New Deal proponents need to start pondering some immutable realities.
Florida’s Wildlife Comeback Destroys Climate Fearmongering
Written by Paul Driessen on July 28, 2026. Posted in Current News “Scientific studies,” activist fundraising pitches, and “news” stories about apocalyptic threats to Earth’s wildlife are as ubiquitous as trees in the Pacific Northwest Over-exploitation and habitat alteration have been the gravest causes of the existential crisis facing Earth’s wild animal species, they assert. But now, “intensifying climate change” has become a third major factor.
Europe’s Lost Jewish Communities Underscore Why Israel Must Defend Itself – OpEd
Historical Continuity of Antisemitism: Drawing from Holocaust sites in Romania and the Balkans, the author argues that the world’s oldest hatred has resurfaced, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian leaders explicitly calling for Israel’s annihilation and repeating October 7-style attacks, echoing earlier figures like the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem.
Europe’s Lost Jewish Communities Underscore Why Israel Must Defend Itself
Israel is battling enemies who promise to slaughter Jews until the 'Zionist entity' is annihilated My recent Sephardic Jewish Tour took me from Bucharest, Romania, north along the Carpathian Mountains, then west and south into Transylvania and Hungary, and finally to Belgrade, Serbia. We enjoyed fine company and dining, toured historic palaces and churches, and explored Bran Castle, legendary home of Vlad the Impaler and Count Dracula.
Florida wildlife raise more doubts about climate fearmongering
Wetlands denizens turn tables on apex predator, suggesting ability to adapt to climate change Paul Driessen , Bio and Archives--July 19, 2026 Cover Story | Comments | Reader Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us “Scientific studies,” activist fundraising pitches and “news” stories about apocalyptic threats to Earth’s wildlife are as ubiquitous as trees in the Pacific Northwest.
Florida Wildlife Raise More Doubts About Climate Fearmongering – OpEd
Burmese pythons, an invasive apex predator introduced to Florida in the 1970s, devastated native wildlife (e.g., 87–99% declines in bobcats, deer, raccoons, etc.) in the Everglades and Big Cypress Swamp, but their population is now being significantly reduced. Florida’s native wildlife has adapted, turning the tables: alligators ambush adults, panthers and coyotes kill them, otters, raccoons, indigo snakes, and vultures raid nests and eat eggs, slashing juvenile survival rates (possibly to ~15%).
Further Proof That Climate Cataclysms Are Just Fearmongering
Florida wildlife turns tables on apex predator, raising questions about climate dangers “Scientific studies,” activist fundraising pitches and “news” stories about apocalyptic threats to Earth’s wildlife are as ubiquitous as trees in the Pacific Northwest. Overexploitation and habitat alteration had been the gravest causes of the existential crisis facing Earth’s wild animal species, they assert. But now, “intensifying climate change” has become a third major factor.
No, Paris, U.S. Air Conditioners Did Not Cause Europe’s Heat Wave
https://climatechangedispatch.com/europe-heat-wave-ac-america/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email By Paul Driessen Excerpt: We can also be thankful if we aren’t in Europe this summer, with its 40˚C (104˚F) heat wave—and virtually no air conditioning. Europe certainly could have AC. Willis Carrier invented it in 1902.
No, Paris, U.S. Air Conditioners Did Not Cause Europe’s Heat Wave
By Paul Driessen ~ Happy July Fourth and America 250! We have much to celebrate, beginning with our Constitutional rights, equality, and liberties, and the prosperity they have bestowed.
No, Paris, U.S. air conditioners did not cause Europe’s heat wave
Happy July Fourth and America 250! We have much to celebrate, beginning with our Constitutional rights, equality and liberties and the prosperity they have bestowed. Indeed, living in this incredible, diverse, energized country, during this time in history, with our modern transportation, communication, healthcare and AIR CONDITIONING technologies, is a true blessing. We can also be thankful if we aren’t in Europe this summer, with its 40˚C (104˚F) heat wave – and virtually no air conditioning.
No, Paris, US Air Conditioners Did Not Cause Europe’s Heat Wave
Happy July Fourth and America 250! We have much to celebrate, beginning with our constitutional rights, equality, and liberties—and the prosperity they have bestowed. Indeed, living in this incredible, diverse, energized country during this time in history, with our modern transportation, communication, healthcare, and AIR CONDITIONING technologies, is a true blessing. We can also be thankful if we aren’t in Europe this summer, with its 40˚C (104˚F) heat wave—and virtually no air conditioning.
Europe – The Times May Be A-Changin’
By Paul Driessen ~ “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop,” economist Herb Stein often observed. “Come MPs and prime ministers, please heed the call,” Bob Dylan might sing about Europe. “Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall….
Europe — the times may be a-changin’
“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop,” economist Herb Stein often observed. “Come MPs and prime ministers, please heed the call,” Bob Dylan might sing about Europe. “Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall…. For the times they are a-changin’.” Or at least may be changing – not only in Europe but across the globe.
The Times May Be a-Changin'
Original Article Posted By: Mercedes44, 6/28/2026 8:43:44 PM "Come MPs and prime ministers, please heed the call," Bob Dylan might sing about Europe. "Don't stand in the doorway. Don't block up the hall.... For the times they are a-changin'." Or at least may be changing - not only in Europe but across the globe.
The Times May Be A-Changin’ – OpEd
Will rising anger over energy, economic and immigration chaos prevent UK and EU suicide? “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop,” economist Herb Stein often observed. “Come MPs and prime ministers, Please heed the call,” Bob Dylan might sing about Europe. “Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall…. For the times they are a-changin’.” Or at least may be changing – not only in Europe but across the globe.
The Times May Be a-Changin’
Will rising anger over energy, economic and immigration chaos prevent the UK and EU from committing suicide? “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop,” economist Herb Stein often observed. “Come MPs and prime ministers, please heed the call,” Bob Dylan might sing about Europe. “Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall…. For the times they are a-changin’.” Or at least may be changing – not only in Europe but across the globe.
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