Energy Destinies – Part 7: Endgames – The Strait Jacket
A look at population growth and energy consumption shows that there is no way the world will change behavior enough to stop worst outcomes
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The Looming War Against China: Economic Logic Has Been Replaced by National Security Overrides
Michael Hudson provides a deep dive on the US’ and now its Western allies’ obsessive campaign against China.
Read more...The Big Problem With Small Nuclear Reactors
Diminutive nculear reactors are likely to be just as prone to delays and cost overruns as their behemoth predecessors.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 6 Energy Policy And Emissions – Hot and Hotter
Based on the current state of science, technology, policy development and implementation, the probability of meeting emissions targets is doubtful. This means that global temperature rises will, in all probability, exceed the recommended levels, most likely substantially and earlier than projected. The consequent changes in planetary geo-physics and meteorology will be substantial.
Read more...Germany Unveils Strategy to “De-Risk” from China
Plan is short on details as Berlin says it wants to coordinate its policy with the EU, which wants to coordinate its policy with Washington.
Read more...Turkiye Refuses to Back Down on Sweden Accession Ahead of NATO Summit
Will the West give Erdogan what he wants?
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 4: Renewable Economics – At Cost
newable energy costs are not easy to figue out, and fully loaded, not favorable compared to the benchmark of grid parity.
Read more...Are Rocks The Future Of Solar Power Collection?
Why rocks like granite may have potential as thermal storage media.
Read more...Central Banks, Green Finance, and the Climate Crisis
The tough policy choices ahead for confronting the climate crisis.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 3: Energy Storage – Inconvenient Complications
Satyajit Das continues his in-depth analysis on whether the green energy revolution can deliver on its promises, focusing today on batteries.
Read more...Oil Prices, Oil Profits, Speculation, and Inflation
n the not inconsiderable role of speculation in the crude oil market in the increase in the WTI crude oil price.
Read more...Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels
Supposed green hydrogen projects are more often than not are Trojan horses for fossil fuel use.
Read more...The EU Sows the Seeds of Its Own Destruction
Brussels’ increasing attacks on the working class mirror decades-long Italian efforts that have caused a collapse in standard of living and trust in the EU.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 2: Renewable Energy – Character Shortcomings
Satyajit Das provides another deep dive into the realities of the so-called energy transition.
Read more...A Majority Of Americans Are Against Banning Gas Stoves
Even Americans who don’t have gas stoves oppose a ban.
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