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from climaterealism Author: Linny Luken Media organizations such as Introduction to Carbon and The Guardian Recently published articles claim that climate change is making tropical cyclones more severe, shortly after Cyclone Chito caused destruction and tragic loss of life in Mayotte and Mozambique last December. This is wrong. The tropical cyclone did not worsen. Data shows no increase in the severity or number of hurricanes and typhoons. In fact, recent research shows that cyclone frequency and power have actually declined slightly over the past 30 years. this Introduction to Carbon The post, “Chido hits; new peak for coal; Africa's energy…

Los Angeles is burning, and the East Coast and Midwest are being battered by cold and snow. [emphasis, links added] Of course, global warming alarmists talk a lot about humanity's dependence on fossil fuels. This is a crude and irresponsible assumption. Idiots are quick to snap, and Vermont socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders did not disappoint on Wednesday, tweeting: “80,000 people have been told to evacuate. Flame content is 0%. It has been eight months since it rained in the area. The scale of damage and loss is unimaginable. Climate change is real, not a 'hoax'.” Donald Trump must treat this…

Transcript: As more people buy electric vehicles, charging could put a strain on the grid — especially if everyone charges at a time when electricity usage is already high. Cody: “Typically, power demand is highest when people are coming home from get off work, turning on lights, cooking, doing laundry.” Kendall Cody works for a startup called WeaveGrid. When demand is high, utilities sometimes need to turn on backup power plants, which often run on dirtier fossil fuels, she said. And it's expensive. So WeaveGrid developed software that utilities can offer to customers with electric vehicles to optimize their charging…

not many people know Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness We almost had rolling blackouts yesterday, something I didn't see reported in the media – (correct me, I could be wrong!!). The ever-alert Katherine Porter tells the full story here. This is her conclusion: By the way, the reference for Viking I/C is that it managed to deliver 700 MW on a dipole that was originally intended to be taken offline for maintenance. Here is an Elexon chart of yesterday's power generation and I/C supply: https://bmrs.elexon.co.uk/ Generation-by-fuel-type Annoyingly, they don't seem to have an option to show which fuel category! But…

Guest post by Kip Hansen – January 10, 2025 – 1400 words/5 minutes What are ultra-processed foods? The UPF literature provides lengthy and confusing definitions, but in almost all cases relies on the original work of Carlos A. Monteiro (and his colleagues Inês Castro, Renata Bertazzi-Levy, Rafael Claro, and Geoffrey Cannon) in 2009 The definition provided is on the topic: “Nutrition and health. The problem is not the food, nor the nutrients, but the processing”. [Note:  The use of the word “muchas” is in the original, Monteiro is Brazilian.] I give it here diagrammatically, exactly the same as used in…

SteynOnline.com recently reported that Michael E. Mann, known for his controversial “hockey stick” drawings and legal style, has been ordered to take personal responsibility for his actions against Mark Steyn ), National Review, and the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). The case, launched more than a decade ago, has received widespread attention for its impact on free speech and scientific debate. Initially, Mann testified that he did not personally fund his legal proceedings, so the source of his financial support was unclear. Early in the case, an anti-SLAPP motion to prevent lawsuits aimed at suppressing public speech was denied by Judge…

Patrick Brown provides an insightful and balanced analysis of the Los Angeles wildfires, breaking down the interplay of factors such as meteorology, fuel conditions, and human activity. His posts challenge the dominant narrative that overemphasizes climate change as the sole culprit, providing a nuanced and data-driven perspective. With a clear focus on practical solutions such as home hardening, fuel management and ignition prevention, Brown provides a roadmap for mitigating fire risks without resorting to alarmism or unrealistic global policies. This is a refreshing, must-read article that takes on an issue that is often clouded by ideology. Below is a section-by-section…

Shazam! Star Zachary Levi says California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and other Democratic leaders must be held accountable for the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County, adding that he thinks Newsom has failed to manage the ongoing disaster Not kind, “committed to negligence.” [emphasis, links added] Zachary Levi spoke with Fox News host Jesse Watters on Wednesday about the raging fires in Los Angeles County. “This was unbelievable mismanagement, unbelievable bad leadership. I would even go so far as to say it was criminal negligence,” Levy said. Breaking: Actors @ZacharyLevi Calling Governor Gavin Newsom responsible for California fires. pic.twitter.com/bRpQeUVagZ —…

In a recent interview with CNN, Dr. Michael E. Mann attributed the devastating Pacific Palisades fires largely to climate change, saying, “15 of the 20 worst wildfires Happened in the past 15 years. [emphasis, links added] Dramatic statement from Dr. Michael Mann…but is this the whole truth? As California battles another inferno, it's clear that the real accelerant isn't carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but decades of poor planning and policy failures. Exhibit A illustrates why people no longer trust “experts.” Mann, who earns a large taxpayer-funded salary at Penn State, was invited to speak to CNN on CNN despite…

The new year begins with one of the most horrific wildfire events in world history: an urban blaze in the Los Angeles metropolitan area that has killed at least five people and reduced thousands of homes to smoldering rubble. Two major fires exceeding 10,000 acres – the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles' western suburbs and the Eaton Fire in the northern suburbs – were fueled by severe drought and wind gusts of 100 mph (161 kph). event. Watch power generation – strong wind events are bad news for transmission lines. of building losses, research from @climate-guy.bsky.social @pyrogeog.bsky.social— Kelly Hereid (@kellyhereid.bsky.social)…