Changing the Cost-Benefit Calculus for Fossil Fuels; Also, Polyamory and Human Societies

Seeing both market and legal pressures pushing society away from endless fossil fuel consumption, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent announcement of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, the placement of climate friendly members on Exxon’s board of directors, and the court order requiring Shell to reduce emissions by almost half in less than a decade (01:14). The guys also take a look at some recent studies on the prevalence of polyamorous relationships (38:30).

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup could change how America travels and works (Detroit Free Press)

Engine No. 1 wins at least 2 Exxon board seats as activist pushes for climate strategy change (CNBC)

Court orders Shell to slash CO2 emissions in landmark climate ruling (CNN)

Polyamory Is More Common Than You Think, One in Nine Americans Have Tried It (Newsweek)

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