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Charles E. Holbrook

Charles Holbrook is a geologist who has invested his adult life studying, applying and teaching geology. After earning bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in geology, he worked a full career in the petroleum industry with both applied science and management responsibilities related to petroleum exploration. After retiring, he taught geology courses at the college level through a private North Carolina university for four years. He has remained close to the earth sciences through studying, writing and speaking on issues related to energy and the environment. He and his wife, Jewell, retired to Pinehurst, NC.

Articles:

Energy Consumption vs. Gross Domestic Product

Climate Change and the Human Experience

Carbon Dioxide Maligned


Tarnished Scientists

Earthquakes

BP Oil Spill – A Disaster In Perspective

Cap and Trade–It isn’t about Global Warming

Aliens – NO, Not those! The ones from outer space!

Natural Gas

Volcanoes–Part 1 of 2

Volcanoes–Part 2 of 2

History of Oil in the Middle East & Implications

Global Oil and Strategic Implications for the U.S.

Lessons Learned in Previous Oil Crises

“Let Me Make This Perfectly Clear” – A Satirical Look At Washington Politics

Hydraulic Fracturing or Fracking

Fracking In North Carolina

Unconventional Energy Resources – A Real National Treasure

Chokepoints in the Delivery of Oil to an Energy Hungry World

Global Warming Alarmism – Analysis vs. Hype

America’s Flawed Oil Politics

Gasoline Prices – Whose to Blame?