From Carbon Capture to ESG: The Seven Deadly Sins of Clean Energy - CleanTechnica

The article presents a discussion among investors Laurent Segalen, Gerard Reid, and Michael Barnard on the "seven deadly sins" of the clean energy transition, using the traditional seven deadly sins as a metaphor to critique various energy technologies and investment approaches. They identify greed with carbon capture and direct air capture, criticizing these technologies as subsidy-driven and inefficient in reducing CO₂ emissions. Gluttony is linked to hydrogen, described as an energy carrier with excessive energy demands. Sloth corresponds to nuclear power and small modular reactors, implying slow progress or overreliance on these technologies. Pride is associated with fusion energy, seen as promising but currently irrelevant to near-term decarbonization. Lust refers to biofuels, which are tempting due to compatibility with existing engines but are only suitable for hard-to-electrify sectors. Wrath is connected to political opposition to offshore wind in the U.S., and envy critiques superficial ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, which is sometimes treated as a