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‘Landman’ clip goes viral slamming renewable energy: ‘There is nothing clean about this’
A clip from Billy Bob Thornton’s new show “Landman” went viral on X for slamming the use of renewable energy like wind turbines, that are intended to combat the effects of climate change.
“They use clean energy to power the oil wells?” Kayla Wallace’s character said in the scene of the show.
“They use alternative energy. There is nothing clean about this,” Billy Bob Thornton’s character said.
Podcaster Joe Rogan and ‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan talk about the state of American culture on a recent episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast. (Spotify)
“Please, Mr. Oilman, tell me how the wind is bad for the environment?” Kayla Wallace replied.
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Thornton’s “Tommy Norris” responded, “You have any idea how much diesel will have to burn to mix that much concrete or make that steel and haul this s–t out here and put it together with a 450-foot crane? You want to guess how much oil it takes to lubricate that f—ing thing? Or winterize it? In its 20-year lifespan, it won’t offset the carbon footprint of making it. And don’t get me started on solar panels and the lithium in your tesla battery.”
“Landman,” a rural America drama created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, details the life of the billionaire Norris family as they interact with power players in the oil rig industry in West Texas.
Sheridan, the creator of the hit TV series “Yellowstone,” announced he had plans for “Landman” back in 2022. The show is based off the podcast Boomtown, a documentary series about oil rigs in west Texas and the wealthy people that own them.
“If Exxon thought them f—ing things right there were the future, they would be put all over the g–damn place,” Thornton’s “Tommy Norris” added.
Moore is set to appear in the new series created by “Yellowstone” showrunner, Taylor Sheridan. (Getty Images)
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The scene sparked a debate on X, which saw users praising and criticizing the clip.
“Taylor Sheridan’s new show ‘Landman’ hits Billy Bob Thornton with an epic monologue,” Alex Thorn, head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy, posted.
“Hate to fact check this but the carbon payback period is 6 months to two years,” said Troy Cross, a professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College.
“Sorry, I am absolutely not buying this claim. Do you seriously think that anyone can produce wind turbines using only wind energy?” replied Tom Nelson, the producer of Climate: The Movie.”
“From an educational standpoint, if you watch just one scene from the new series Landman starring Billy Bob Thornton, this should be it. Spread it far and wide,” Texas Alliance posted on X.
Patricia Shouker, founder and CEO of Energy Bridge Global, seemed to agree with Texas Alliance’s post, replying with the “100” emoji.
“Landman,” which also features stars Demi Moore and Jon Hamm, is set to hit Paramount+ this month.
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A former Riverside County man was found guilty of sex trafficking a female victim and forcing her to engage in commercial sex acts along L.A.’s notorious Figueroa Corridor.
Elias Abdul Shabazz, 34, formerly of Perris, was found guilty by a jury following a five-day trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Prosecutors said Shabazz had led the victim to believe they were in a romantic relationship before he turned physically and sexually violent. He began demanding that the victim engage in commercial sex acts from May to October of 2021, court documents said.
He carried a handgun with him and, on occasion, was accused of using it to pistol-whip the victim. He also fired the gun at her feet while threatening to kill her, prosecutors said.
At trial, the victim said Shabazz demanded that she meet a daily quota of commercial sex proceeds and that she was terrified of the consequences of not meeting that quota.
She testified that Shabazz compelled her to work in the notorious Figueroa Corridor in South L.A., a dangerous area known for human trafficking and prostitution.
Shabazz had confiscated her identification card, Social Security card and birth certificate. He constantly monitored her cell phone to stop her from communicating with any friends or family.
“He also introduced her to addictive narcotics and controlled every aspect of her life, including when she ate, slept and showered,” prosecutors said.
In May 2025, Shabazz was arrested and has remained in federal custody. His last known address at the time was in Washington, D.C.
On June 26, 2026, Shabazz was found guilty of one count of coercing or enticing interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6, where he faces 15 years to life in prison.
“Sex trafficking matters rank among the most tragic cases our office prosecutes,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. “This defendant will now face many years in a federal prison cell for his sick, disgusting, and disturbing behavior.”
“Elias Shabazz preyed on a vulnerable victim using physical and sexual violence and cruel psychological coercion to compel commercial sex acts for his own profit,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “There is no place for this type of conduct in civilized society. We deeply respect the victim’s courage to face her trafficker in court. The Criminal Division will continue to bring these cases and try them.”
Anyone with information about human trafficking can report tips to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888
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