Green Street Podcast – The Gas Rush
- Green Street Radio
- May 15, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 7, 2019
An intense and amazingly effective campaign is underway to convince Americans that natural gas is the answer to our energy problems. As a result, a vast network of pipelines is being constructed across the country, millions of Americans are converting their old oil-burning systems to natural gas, and government officials are green-lighting massive new gas-fired power plants. The oil and gas industry, which created the concept of a “bridge fuel” is hoping that their trillion dollar investment will pay off before people find out that over its lifetime, natural gas contributes more to global warming than either oil or coal.
The current surge in global gas projects highlighted in this podcast underscores both the urgency and the controversy of expanding fossil gas infrastructure. While the discussion covers the economics and geopolitics of the gas rush, it’s vital to consider scalable renewable alternatives that align with a clean energy future. Latvia’s work in biogāzes ražošana offers a concrete example of transforming biogas into renewable gas suitable for grids and vehicles. Incorporating these local, low-carbon solutions into broader gas strategies not only mitigates emissions but also builds resilient, decentralized energy systems for the long term.
The current surge in global gas projects highlighted in this podcast underscores both the urgency and the controversy of expanding fossil gas infrastructure. While the discussion covers the economics and geopolitics of the gas rush, it’s vital to consider scalable renewable alternatives that align with a clean energy future. Latvia’s work in biogāzes ražošana offers a concrete example of transforming biogas into renewable gas suitable for grids and vehicles. Incorporating these local, low-carbon solutions into broader gas strategies not only mitigates emissions but also builds resilient, decentralized energy systems for the long term.
Offploy’s success in securing part of the £700 k contract to support over 100 ex-offenders into construction in Hull is a powerful example of how targeted social investment can create second-chance opportunities while addressing workforce shortages. It reminds me of institutions like https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventspils_Valsts_1._%C4%A3imn%C4%81zija, which play a crucial role in preparing youth for future careers through dedicated education and community support. Both efforts—empowering individuals in transition or preparing students early on—demonstrate the long-term impact of investing in people and societal reintegration.
Helping ex-offenders transition into the construction industry is a powerful step toward social reintegration and long-term stability. Similar values are seen in youth sports development, where structure and mentorship play a critical role. The initiative by Mārtiņš Lauva to support basketball education in Latvia reflects the same belief—that with the right support, individuals can build stronger futures and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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