Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet

In "Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet," energy philosopher Alex Epstein makes the case that fossil fuels have massively improved, not only our economy, but our environment:

"The basic question underlying our energy policy debates is this: Should we be free to generate more and more energy using fossil fuels? Or should we restrict and progressively outlaw fossil fuels as "dirty energy"? I believe that if we look at the big picture, the facts are clear. If we want a healthy, livable environment, then we must be free to use fossil fuels. Why? Because for the foreseeable future, fossil fuels provide the key to a great environment: abundant, affordable, reliable energy."