4 chapters across the catalog
UN Secretary General António Guterres calls for an end to burning "fossil fuels" while 130 countries sign an agreement to make food production more sustainable. The hosts highlight the focus on reducing meat consumption and the potential shift toward insect-based diets as a climate solution.
Mercedes-Benz, Emissions Manipulation Denial Memo
Mercedes-Benz issued an internal memo to employees vigorously denying any use of illegal emissions manipulation software. The company attributed discrepancies in data to the "laws of physics" and the difference between laboratory test procedures and real-world fuel consumption.
Fossil Fuel Appreciation Day and Daylight Savings Scam
The hosts label the end of Daylight Savings Time as "Fossil Fuel Appreciation Day," arguing that the time change actually increases energy consumption by 1-2%. They debunk the myth that the practice was created for farmers, instead suggesting it is an oil-based scheme to force more heating and lighting use. Historical references to the Uniform Time Act of 1966 are mentioned.
SAS Gliding Landing Method, Fuel Consumption and Safety
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has proposed a new landing technique where planes glide toward the runway using satellite mapping to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Adam Curry, a pilot, criticizes the method as potentially dangerous, comparing it to coasting a car in neutral. He argues that pilots should maintain active engine control during the approach rather than performing what amounts to a simulated emergency landing.
