| Energy Realism this past week hit on the shadyness of our most vital energy regulator, and why we must seek real climate solutions to reduce emissions. For some, climate change has become a money grab, and we energy realists must push back with all our strength. The legendary Kevin Mooney got us started last week: the tricks from a clearly partisan FERC continue. Go in search of official documentation naming who is charge of FERC and those records will prove to be elusive. In fact, court filings show that at least until recently the commission itself claimed could not locate those records. This great and secret show from FERC is a really big problem: we do indeed need FERC as we try to implement a more sustainable energy complex. As Michael Curley points out, we need the U.S. Congress overall to help us get to where we want to go on energy and climate. Again, as we frequently bring to light, cutting emissions and becoming more sustainable is not a race to “install as much wind, solar, and electric cars” as possible. This obviously cannot be true since fossil fuels so overwhelmingly supply 80% of our energy. Greens must come to grips with the fact that realistic energy-climate policy demands a wide suite of options to reach our goals. Mahesh Ramanujam makes the case for carbon offsets. In a perfect world, offsets and credits wouldn’t be necessary, but until we live in that world, it’s up to us to responsibly incorporate them into every zero emissions plan. We surely do know what isn’t working: climate lawsuits from “green groups” trying to destroy the very companies that provide the energy that sustains our economy and way of life. David N. Taylor looks at those zealots now coming after all-important Pennsylvania, our second largest natural gas producing state (after Texas). There’s a reason why climate lawsuits haven’t been successful to date. Pennsylvania employers and lawmakers should stand up to the outside interests that are trying to undermine our economic progress, energy security, and consumer choices. Our Essential Reading then must come from the University of Pennsylvania. There is unending evidence of just how beneficial shale gas development in The Keystone State has been for its people and businesses. Low cost shale gas can continue to lead to more economic development and jobs. Pennsylvania ultimately signals what could be for the U.S.: more low cost energy and less imports. California, New York, and the New England states should be taking notes. In the News Mario Loyola, RealClearEnergy Andy Puzder, RCWire James Rockall, RealClearEnergy Danny Ervin, RealClearEnergy Stanley Reed, NY Times Andrew Tettenborn, The Spectator Philip Reynolds, The Daily Signal Michael J. Coren, The Washington Post Hanna Ziady, CNN Kite & Key Media Huileng Tan, Markets Insider Nick Pope, Daily Caller Tilak Doshi, Forbes Shirleen Guerra, Center Square Robert Armstrong, Financial Times RealClearEnergy Artificial intelligence promises to increase the efficiency of decision making in almost every aspect of life, with vast implications for the energy industry. CNBC Television Helima Croft, RBC Global Head of Commodity Strategy, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk rising oil prices, the impact of $100 oil prices, how global politics play a role and more. CNBC Television Amrita Sen, Energy Aspects founder and director of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the recent oil rally, where WTI crude oil is back above $90 a barrel, whether we're likely ... Kite & Key Media Many people take the connection between climate change and extreme weather events — wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. — for granted. But the actual scientific data … tells a mor... Unreported World Unreported World investigates the dirty business of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mineral is fuelling the planet’s green revolution, but at what cost? | 