Spending tax money on reservoirs instead of renewables might have been more effective.
Category: Government idiocy
Chinese Media: AI Investment Should be Diverted to Climate Action
“… Trillions of dollars of bubble-inflating equity investment continue to pour into tech stocks while critical areas … such as climate change alleviation continue to go underfunded. …”
Another £806 Million of Your Money Down The Net Zero Drain
I make that a bung of £806 million for the Net Zero black hole.
California Dems Reportedly Scrambling To Find Buyer For Refinery After Running Owner Out Of Town
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is reportedly actively seeking buyers to stop the upcoming closure of the Valero refinery in Benicia, California, according to three people familiar with the matter that spoke…
The Conversation: “renewable energy still cannot compete with oil and gas”
Even in green energy subsidised Britain, developing renewables does not make economic sense.
South Africa Embraces Green Hydrogen Exports as the Solution to their Economic Woes
Perhaps they should take it slow with this “opportunity”.
Australia’s Net Zero Grid to Face Strict Government Price Controls
I wonder what happens next, when a government imposes more price fixing in the middle of a supply and affordability crisis?
Victoria’s Renewable Grid Buckles Under a Brutal Cold Snap
In 2021 the Australian State of Victoria enshrined a fracking ban into the state constitution. Now they are paying the price.
Looming US Battery Company Shutdown Imperils Aussie Net Zero Push
“… If Powin LLC’s present business circumstances do not improve, it is currently anticipated that a layoff will occur on or before 28 July 2025 …”
Claim: “Throw Away” Conventional Economics to Become a Renewable Superpower
“… productivity … has deluded far too many of the economics profession’s conventional thinkers.”
British Politicians, Green Energy Company Accused of Polluting a Mississippi Town
A horrid mess of impoverished workers, alleged pollution, government subsidies and a big dose of greenwashing.
Green Delusion: Solar Panels are a “One Off” Investment
Except when struck by hail, hurricanes, floods or ordinary wear and tear.
Claim: Forcing Substandard Climate Friendly Appliances on People Saves Money
“Freedom to choose” is bad?
Aussie Election: A Choice Between Impractical Renewables and Unaffordable Nuclear
Domestic energy policy blunders from politicians on all sides are killing Australia’s manufacturing industry.
London Tube Union: E-Bikes are Too Dangerous to Carry
I guess union members watched those terrifying videos of e-bikes spontaneously exploding into white hot fireballs.
Peer Review and Costs of Building Electrification for Commercial Users
The ramifications of New York’s Climate Act on business development are becoming evident. In 2026, certain new buildings in New York will no longer be able to install fossil fuel…
Cyclone Alfred: Climate Disaster or Inadequate Flood Control?
Cyclone Alfred, Australia’s big East Coast cyclone was until recently hyped as a symptom of the climate apocalypse. But doomsayers are facing another disappointment from nature.
Reuters: The Renewable Energy Transition has Failed
“… The failure of net zero shows that the best governments can do is to encourage the search for viable new sources of energy. …”
Is Climate Change Killing Australia’s Beachfront Norfolk Island Pines?
Hint – they are blocking the view.
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