# Fossil Fuels on The No Agenda Show

Fossil Fuels comes up in 125 chapters across 115 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 125
- **Episodes:** 115
- **Discussed:** November 2009 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [United Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [Antonio Guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [Green Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Renewable Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 125

### UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Fossil Fuel Subsidies

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 2:07:01–2:09:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-on-fossil-fuel-subsidies.md

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning, claiming that subsidizing fossil fuels is "subsidizing suicide." He argued that the planet is "boiling" and that governments are spending money on the wrong priorities, leading to a loss of biodiversity. J.D. Vance is heard in a counter-clip blaming Democratic energy policies for high prices and economic instability.

Keywords: [antonio guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md)

### Sam Altman, AI Deceleration and Global Competition

- **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Time:** 44:51–48:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/sam-altman-ai-deceleration-and-global-competition.md

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before Congress regarding the pace of AI development, opting for the term "pacing" over "deceleration." The hosts express skepticism toward domestic AI regulations, arguing that slowing down U.S. development would only grant a competitive advantage to China. The discussion briefly touches on energy requirements for AI data centers and the continued availability of fossil fuels.

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### FIFA World Cup Heat Mitigation, Aramco Protests

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 1:40:33–1:43:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/fifa-world-cup-heat-mitigation-aramco-protests.md

FIFA has introduced mandatory water breaks and later kickoff times for the North American World Cup to address extreme heat and humidity. Climate activists are using the event to protest fossil fuel sponsorships, specifically targeting the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco. Former players are joining the campaign to demand that sporting organizations cut ties with the oil and gas industry.

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### Amsterdam Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban and British Tourist Crackdown

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 3:25–5:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/amsterdam-fossil-fuel-advertising-ban-and-british-tourist-crackdown.md

Amsterdam has implemented a ban on public advertising for fossil fuel products, including gas-powered cars, airlines, and meat products like chicken nuggets. Additionally, the city continues its "stay away" campaign targeting young British men to curb rowdy behavior and public nuisance issues.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), meat advertising, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [british tourists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-tourists.md), [climate policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-policy.md)

### European Energy Crisis, Ursula von der Leyen Strategy

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 45:01–47:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/european-energy-crisis-ursula-von-der-leyen-strategy.md

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen argues that returning to Russian fossil fuels would be a strategic blunder for the EU. She advocates for a transition to homegrown renewables and nuclear energy to mitigate the 3 billion euro increase in energy costs caused by the recent conflict.

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### Coal Industry Revival, Mainstream Media Language Shifts

- **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Time:** 2:26:56–2:31:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/coal-industry-revival-mainstream-media-language-shifts.md

The Trump administration is prioritizing coal-derived electricity for the US military and promoting its use for AI data centers. Simultaneously, the segment tracks shifts in mainstream media language, such as NPR and CNN using the term "commuting" to describe individuals following ICE agents. The hosts argue these linguistic changes are part of a broader propaganda effort.

Keywords: [coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [commuting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commuting.md)

### Amsterdam Fossil Fuel Ban, Green Left Party, Meat Advertising

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 2:18:45–2:20:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/amsterdam-fossil-fuel-ban-green-left-party-meat-advertising.md

The city of Amsterdam is banning advertisements for fossil fuels, cruises, combustion vehicles, and meat products. The policy is driven by a coalition led by the "Green Left" (GroenLinks) party and the "Party for the Animals." Critics argue that such bans are extreme and reflect the growing influence of radical environmentalist groups in European local governments.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat.md), [advertising ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-ban.md), greenlinks

### 2025 Global Temperature Records and Climate Reporting

- **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-15
- **Time:** 1:04:56–1:07:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/2025-global-temperature-records-and-climate-reporting.md

Climate scientists from the Copernicus service report that 2025 was the third hottest year on record, following 2024 and 2023. Global temperatures remained 1.47 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The reporting style is critiqued for maintaining a "gloom and doom" narrative even when temperatures show a slight year-over-year decrease.

Keywords: [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [paris agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-agreement.md), [copernicus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copernicus.md), samantha burgess, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md)

### COP30 Climate Summit, Fossil Fuel Roadmap

- **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-23
- **Time:** 2:29:38–2:31:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/cop30-climate-summit-fossil-fuel-roadmap.md

The COP30 climate summit concluded with a limited agreement that failed to establish a clear roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. Petrostates like Russia and Saudi Arabia opposed the transition, leading the COP president to pursue the roadmap as a separate initiative. While financial aid for developing countries was tripled to $120 billion per year, the summit was largely viewed as a disappointment by environmental NGOs.

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### Jimmy Kimmel Climate Change Rant and Celebrity Culture

- **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-13
- **Time:** 38:19–45:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/jimmy-kimmel-climate-change-rant-and-celebrity-culture.md

Jimmy Kimmel expressed a fatalistic view on climate change, suggesting that future generations will live in a "hellscape" due to current fossil fuel consumption and corporate greed. The discussion critiques Kimmel's sincerity and transitions into an anecdote about Molly McNearney's starstruck reaction to meeting her lesbian neighbors. The hosts suggest that such personal dynamics and political posturing contribute to the declining ratings of late-night television.

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### Germany Energy Policy, Trump Nuclear Claims

- **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Time:** 16:11–19:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/germany-energy-policy-trump-nuclear-claims.md

Donald Trump praised Germany for allegedly abandoning its green energy path in favor of returning to nuclear and fossil fuels. However, reports indicate that while there is political discussion in Germany regarding reopening coal and nuclear plants, significant policy shifts have not yet been implemented. The claims are viewed as a rhetorical "shot across the bow" at European elites who have promoted the Green New Deal for decades.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Plastic Pollution Treaty, Microplastics and Oil Industry

- **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Time:** 2:56:23–3:05:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/plastic-pollution-treaty-microplastics-and-oil-industry.md

Negotiators from 175 nations are meeting in Geneva to draft a treaty on plastic pollution, with a focus on whether to mandate production cuts. A study in The Lancet warns that plastics contain thousands of toxic chemicals, such as phthalates, which are linked to obesity and diabetes. The fossil fuel industry is reportedly shifting toward plastic production to maintain profits as fuel demand decreases, while the concept of plastic recycling is criticized as a "myth" designed to ease public concern.

Keywords: [plastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastics.md), [microplastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microplastics.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lancet.md), recycling myth

### Climate Change Liability, Corn Sweat and UN Mandates

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 2:44:52–2:49:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/climate-change-liability-corn-sweat-and-un-mandates.md

The phenomenon of "corn sweat" is increasing humidity levels across the U.S. Corn Belt, with one acre of corn releasing up to 4,000 gallons of water daily. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice is considering making states financially liable for climate inaction. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for all tech data centers to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2070.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [corn sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corn-sweat.md), [antonio guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md)

### Tony Blair Climate Policy Paper and Net Zero Hysteria

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 42:44–47:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/tony-blair-climate-policy-paper-and-net-zero-hysteria.md

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair released a policy paper calling for the removal of "hysteria" from the international climate debate. Blair argued that phasing out fossil fuels in the short term is a "doomed policy" given that the majority of future emissions will come from China and India. Despite these criticisms, Blair clarified his support for the current UK government's long-term goal of reaching Net Zero by 2050.

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### Fossil Fuel Pivot, BP and Shell Strategy

- **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-27
- **Time:** 1:10:48–1:14:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/fossil-fuel-pivot-bp-and-shell-strategy.md

Major oil companies including BP, Shell, and Equinor are pivoting away from green energy commitments to refocus on fossil fuel production. BP announced a "reset" that increases fossil fuel investment to $10 billion annually while cutting renewable spending. Shell scrapped plans for a 45% carbon reduction by 2035, citing a lack of profitability in the green transition and a renewed focus on shareholder value.

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### Michael Smerconish, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Real Estate Risks

- **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-12
- **Time:** 47:32–54:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/michael-smerconish-sheldon-whitehouse-and-real-estate-risks.md

CNN host Michael Smerconish polls his audience on whether climate change or government mismanagement is to blame for the California fires, with 73% citing climate change. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins the program to argue that the fossil fuel industry's "campaign of lies" is colliding with the insurance industry's risk models. Whitehouse warns that climate change is threatening the global real estate asset class, potentially leading to an economic crash similar to 2008.

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### Fossil Fuel Disinformation Claims and CNN Bias

- **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-12
- **Time:** 54:51–59:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/fossil-fuel-disinformation-claims-and-cnn-bias.md

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse dismisses criticisms of government mismanagement as "nonsense" propagated by fossil fuel interests and Republicans. The hosts mock the Senator's claims and criticize CNN's perceived decline in journalistic quality. They question why John Malone, a conservative board member of Discovery (which owns CNN), allows the network to maintain its current editorial direction.

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### Annalena Baerbock, Fossil Fuel States and Climate Crisis Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-24
- **Time:** 53:39–57:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/annalena-baerbock-fossil-fuel-states-and-climate-crisis-rhetoric.md

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized "fossil fuel states" for a geopolitical power play at the expense of vulnerable nations. The hosts mock this stance, pointing out that Germany’s energy crisis was self-inflicted by shutting down nuclear plants and relying on expensive U.S. gas. Baerbock’s rhetoric at COP 29 is dismissed as a distraction from the European Union's failed energy policies.

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### COP 29, Climate Finance and Antonio Guterres

- **Episode:** [1711: Blue Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-10
- **Time:** 2:40:09–2:48:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet/chapter/cop-29-climate-finance-and-antonio-guterres.md

The COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is focused on securing $359 billion in annual adaptation funds for developing countries. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a "massive increase" in financing and the phasing out of fossil fuels. The summit is overshadowed by Donald Trump's election and his plans to again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.

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### Cryogenics Industry, CO2 and Nitrogen in Beverages

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 2:19:25–2:22:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/cryogenics-industry-co2-and-nitrogen-in-beverages.md

A producer in the transportation industry provides a report on the cryogenic gas business, specifically the delivery of bulk liquid CO2. The report explains how the push away from fossil fuels has reduced CO2 supply, leading companies to experiment with nitrogen in beverages like "Pepsi Nitro." The high resource requirements for semiconductor chip plants are also noted.

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