In New York and elsewhere climate justice considerations are making their way into legislation
Category: Net-Zero
A Simple Reason Why Net Zero Is Impossible
None of this impossibility is being considered in today’s reliability assessments.
Countdown To New York’s Rendezvous With Energy Impossibility
It appears that the owners of these buildings are just now figuring out that the standards that have been set cannot be met, at least not in any remotely reasonable…
Feasibility for Achieving a Net Zero Economy for the U.S. by 2050
Short of a command economy, it is simply an unattainable pipe dream, and we will struggle to get 10–20% of the way to the target, even with a democratic mandate…
Challenging Net Zero with Science: Lindzen-Happer-CO2 Coalition Paper Released
Net Zero Plans Are Dangerous and Unsupported by Science and the Scientific Method
New York Independent System Operator Information for Policy Makers
In the political climate of Albany it is not clear how to get policy makers to consider the risks of ignoring the issues raised.
New York’s Good Environmental Intentions Unsullied by Reality
A zero-risk standard sets a high hurdle for permitting a new facility or keeping an existing source in operation.
Net Zero or Good Enough?
The proposed ‘good enough’ plan provides direction but is not overly constraining.
What is the IEA anyway?
“Our Roadmap shows the priority actions that are needed today to ensure the opportunity of net-zero emissions by 2050 – narrow but still achievable – is not lost. “
Forget Net Zero: Oil and gas investment needed for another 30 years, BP warns
The assessment is likely to spark backlash from climate groups and campaigners who argue that investment should be immediately stopped in order to meet net zero goals.
“Then a Miracle Occurs…”
Scotland’s “Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan” is a disaster in the making.
The Net Zero Road to Nowhere
So, barring some unforeseen miracle technology, “net zero by 2050” won’t happen.
Germany’s ZDF Public Television Suggests Bathing Once a Week Would Be Beneficial
Today, people almost look at you strangely if you tell them you don’t shower several times a week.
Cli-Fi: The Net Zero Sub-Genre
Two excellent books to read during the winter solstice doldrums or while traveling over the holidays. Not to mention a great last minute Xmas gift.
New York’s Climate Act Scoping Plan Process Template
I also predict that if the ideologues continue control the implementation process then costs will sky rocket, that there will be a catastrophic blackout that causes death and destruction, and…
The Impossibility of Bridging The “Last 10%” On the Way To “100% Clean Electricity”
In other words, you will need about 35 times the capacity of solar panels as the amount of firm power that you are committed to provide.
The Tories’ Wind Power Delusion–Matt Ridley
From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood Matt Ridley in the Spectator: A very strange parliamentary rebellion has been taking place with Boris Johnson, Liz Truss…
Office for Budget Responsibility Reveals the Crippling Cost of Net Zero
In other words, that figure of £573 bn above is probably only a third of the true cost to the public sector. Meanwhile, as already noted, the private sector will…
Unrealistic Net Zero Policies Cost Families Dearly
“We are in the middle of the first truly global energy crisis,” Birol said. “Our world has never ever witnessed an energy crisis with this depth and complexity.”
What Does the BBC Expect Svalbard to Do When Its Coal Mine Is Shut?
It is of course deeply ironic that Svalbard’s climate was just as mild when these mines opened as it is now!
New York Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
The State’s obsession with being a climate leader is pointless. Worse there is no recognition that the pursuit of zero emissions has unintended consequences and will likely cause more harm…
Manchester To Shut Down in 2027 If Carbon Targets Are to Be Met
Manchester will blow its carbon budget for the rest of this century within the next five years if urgent action is not taken, councillors have been warned.
97% Want UK Green Levies to Be Scrapped
And every time there is a poll to ask them if they want to pay for it?
