Book description
The New York Times bestselling author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels draws on the latest data and new insights to challenge everything you thought you knew about the future of energy For over a decade, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein has predicted that any negative impacts of fossil fuel use on our climate will be outweighed by the unique benefits of fossil fuels to human flourishing--including their unrivaled ability to provide low-cost, reliable energy to billions of people around the world, especially the world's poorest people. And contrary to what we hear from media "experts" about today's "renewable revolution" and "climate emergency," reality has proven Epstein right: Fact: Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of energy around the world, and growing fast--while much-hyped renewables are causing skyrocketing electricity prices and increased blackouts.Fact: Fossil-fueled development has brought global poverty to an all-time low.Fact: While fossil fuels have contributed to the 1 degree of warming in the last 170 years, climate-related deaths are at all-time lows thanks to fossil-fueled development. What does the future hold? In Fossil Future, Epstein, applying his distinctive "human flourishing framework" to the latest evidence, comes to the shocking conclusion that the benefits of fossil fuels will continue to far outweigh their side effects--including climate impacts--for generations to come. The path to global human flourishing, Epstein argues, is a combination of using more fossil fuels, getting better at "climate mastery," and establishing "energy freedom" policies that allow nuclear and other truly promising alternatives to reach their full long-term potential. Today's pervasive claims of imminent climate catastrophe and imminent renewable energy dominance, Epstein shows, are based on what he calls the "anti-impact framework"--a set of faulty methods, false assumptions, and anti-human values that have caused the media's designated experts to make wildly wrong predictions about fossil fuels, climate, and renewables for the last fifty years. Deeply researched and wide-ranging, this book will cause you to rethink everything you thought you knew about the future of our energy use, our environment, and our climate.
Tin Mutt
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Thrasher
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McDreamy
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Firefly Caramel
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Disco Thunder
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Lincoln Rider
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Pinball Esq
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Honey
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Tokyo Dream
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization!
Vagabond Warrior
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Ship Whip
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Cross Thread
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Old Orange Eyes
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
CuriousCoder
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool!
Delicious Cupid
Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist!
Sexual Chocolate
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Wildcat Talent
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Kimono Goddess
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FireBerry
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Mad Kid
π Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. ππ Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience