Summary: On Earth Day, we're told that we should take stock of our impact on our environment. The assumption, of course, is that it's bad---that we are, to use the common phrase "destroying the planet." On this month's Power Hour---my podcast/Internet-radio-show on energy issues---I bring in philosopher Dr. Onkar Ghate, a senior colleague of mine at the Ayn Rand Center, to question this assumption, and many other assumptions about the relationship between human beings in our environment. Dr. Ghate discusses everything from the political, philosophical, and religious origins of modern environmentalists (the leaders of Earth Day) to the Japanese nuclear situation to how industrialization has positively impacted our environment to the danger of "moderate" environmentalist policies. I've read a lot about environmentalism over the years, and I sincerely believe that Dr. Ghate's explanations in this podcast are some of the best, clearest explanations of environmental issues available anywhere. Make sure you listen to this interview at least once before Earth Day. For more information on Power Hour, as well as other commentary on energy issues subscribe to my newsletter "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Energy" by sending an email. Download âPower Hour with Alex Epstein,â Episode 3: Onkar Ghate Subscribe to podcast | iTunes image: sxc.hu
