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Elon Musk's latest fortune was built on his Tesla electric cars, thanks in large part to federal tax credits that made luxury goods more affordable to more people. For years, he has marketed them as a way to help wean the world off oil and halt the looming “climate change meltdown.” But the Washington Post reports that Musk's abandonment of left-wing, trendy, virtue-signaling political views not only ultimately led him to Donald Trump, but may also move away from climate worship altogether. If Musk agrees to leave, will more prominent business leaders and cultural trendsetters soon follow? In Episode 138…

dark calm It's a cursed word in the German power industry. The classic combination of a cold anticyclone, low temperatures (increasing demand) and an almost complete lack of wind (hindering wind power generation) creates one of the worst-case scenarios for electricity prices: It forces combined cycle power plants, which are much more expensive, to burn more natural gas, significantly increasing costs. [emphasis, links added] This horrific cocktail is currently sweeping Central Europe, That has led to electricity prices in Europe's largest economy rising to levels not seen since the energy crisis. German consumers pay an average of €395 ($415) per…

Well, that's a lie to you too, we say atlantic Shamelessly serve stale leftovers for Christmas and in the form of “winter cooked”. It's bad enough having turkey again. [emphasis, links added] Do we have to reheat the tripe? What happens next, the end of the Arctic ice? (Alas, yes, from european news green network: “The Arctic could be ice-free by the summer of 2027: What it means for weather, shipping and polar bears.” and from scientific communism: “The Arctic may become functionally ice-free in just a few years.” Ten years to save the planet? With all due respect, we…

Vijay Jayaraj The annual event of the climate movement, this year's United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, encountered unprecedented disregard and even dissent from developing countries. Leaders of some of the world's most resource-rich and economically ambitious countries have chosen not to attend the conference, sending only low-level representatives, if any. It's the latest sign of growing resistance to the anti-fossil fuel “gospel” presented by the United Nations. Last year's Conference of the Parties (COP28) in the Middle East, where oil wealth underpins entire economies, forced the climate community to confront its contradictions. Today, COP…

Given events in Ukraine and the Middle East and the rise of China as a major adversary of the United States, one would think that the Department of Defense (DoD) is gearing up to address real threats to U.S. national security. [emphasis, links added] One would also think that in today's fraught geopolitical situation in the world, the Department of Defense would use its valuable resources to identify future threats that actually pose existential threats to U.S. security. Climate change is not currently a threat to U.S. national security, but Defense Department leaders think otherwise. In fact, the Department of…

The last time Donald Trump was president, his administration withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, removed information about climate change from agency websites and buried the findings of federal scientists. As Trump prepares to return to office, the nonprofit Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, which provides free legal and educational support to researchers who face harassment and intimidation on the job, is preparing for a high-stakes, long-term battle to protect scientists. struggle. Last week, I sat down with Lauren Kurtz, executive director of New York Lawyers, to ask about their preparations. master: Have you seen an increase…

As the climate warms and sea levels continue to rise, more powerful storms are battering coastlines. Many coastal communities now face increasing risks of erosion and flooding. To protect themselves, some towns are working to create or restore so-called “living coastlines,” natural coastal features such as coral reefs, sand dunes and vegetated marshes. These diverse areas along the water's edge provide important habitat for wildlife such as fish, birds, turtles and oysters. Because vibrant shorelines separate coastal communities from the water, they act as natural wave barriers, helping to prevent erosion caused by the impact of waves. When storms hit,…

From the Daily Skeptic Chris Morrison If you thought the Met Office was good at delivering waste temperature measurements and statistics, wait until you find out what the Department for Net Zero Emissions and Energy Security (DNZES) is doing. The 30-year temperature averages it compiles for its Energy Trends publication are so flawed that it might be easier and more cost-effective to just make up the numbers. DNZES' monthly and annual data are said to provide average temperatures, “heating degree days” and deviations from long-term measurements. Only 17 Bureau of Meteorology sites were used, although curiously, 21 sets of information…

Trump's pick for energy secretary actually thinks climate change is a good thing Chris Wright, the Trump-appointed chief executive of major oil companies, says the planet may get a little warmer. December 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Author: Jahan Jones Over the years, arguments against taking meaningful action to combat climate change have evolved from doubts about the science to claims that rising temperatures may not be caused by human activity. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is taking it in a whole new direction: Climate change is actually a good thing. Trump has been musing on the possibility…

Article by Eric Worrell What a great exploding watermelon! “…Powell doubled down on his statement that he does not “100% believe in humanity's role in climate change.” …” Queensland environment minister 'skeptical' of human-caused climate change Andrew Powell first said he was not “100% convinced” 12 years ago when he held the portfolio during the Campbell Newman era Andrew MessingerWednesday, December 11, 2024, 19:31 (AEDT) Queensland's environment minister has told parliament he stands by his comments made more than a decade ago that he was “a bit skeptical” of human involvement in climate change. Andrew Powell returned to the environment,…