Eco-zealots? Are SUVs killing the planet?

merc81
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 23:55:45 +0000

Iglooo:

I am guessing less since the physical dimension of oil drilling is much smaller per unit energy produced. Per unit energy produced, oil drilling is disturbing smaller area.

The relatively recent development of hydraulic fracturing methods has increased land use requirements exponentially in comparison to earlier methods of the fossil fuel industry. Not incidentally, it was the prospect of extensive use of this technology in Canada toward which James Hansen directed his “game over” comment.