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As the days shorten and temperatures get cooler and we enter a fall weather pattern, weather forecasts often include comments about high pressure moving inland into the Great Basin. When this happens, northerly internal winds develop and turn to the northeast or east-easterly as high pressure moves inland. That's exactly what we're seeing this week, which typically means less beach winds as offshore winds and cooler temperatures battle sea breeze activity on the beaches. But this past incident is not typical. The winds along the coastline from Ventura to Leo Carillo did not weaken, with wind speeds reaching 30 knots.…

not many people know Paul Homewood One of our readers sent me a letter from the BBC a few weeks ago: The following is a letter I wrote to Tony Grant, editor of Channel 4's From Our Own Correspondent, in early October: Dear Mr. Grant, I listened in disbelief to your article that was broadcast in Sri Lanka on the 28thth Your correspondent Samira Hussain reported in September that the economic crisis that devastated the country a few years ago was caused by corruption in the then “right-wing” government. While I would venture to say that there was (and still…

From the Daily Skeptic Author: David Telfer Whenever renewable energy subsidies are discussed on the internet, there's a sort of Godwin's law, which means inevitably someone will say: “Aksholi, fossil fuels are subsidized more than renewables”, or something to that effect , as shown in the example below. I've often thought this claim was false, but until now haven't delved into the details to prove it. Energy is one of the basic foundations of modern society. Almost any activity you can think of requires some type of energy input. Factories need energy to make things. Offices require energy to heat,…

Tristan Monastery It goes without saying that natural gas under normal conditions does not liquefy on its own. That seems to be the case with the Biden-Harris administration, which is a shame. As the gas emerges from the ground, it must be captured immediately, transported through a pipeline to a processing plant, processed, fed into another pipeline, and then transported to a liquefaction facility where it is supercooled to minus 260 degrees (Fahrenheit) and turned into a liquid . But that's only half the story. After liquefaction, the natural gas is loaded onto a specialized ship called an LNG carrier…

Substack from Robert Bryce FoMoCo lost $58,391 per electric vehicle sold during the quarter. Scandals surrounding Ford Motor Company's electric vehicles continue to swirl. This afternoon, the company reported a $1.224 billion loss from its electric vehicle business in the third quarter. In early October, the company reported that electric vehicle sales “grew 14.8%, reaching a record high of 20,962 units sold.” So simple division shows the storied automaker lost $58,391 on every electric vehicle it sold during the quarter. In the first nine months of 2024, losses from the company's electric vehicle business (known as Model e) totaled $3.7…

In a special event on October 25, 2024, we answered questions about climate change with panelists Dr. Rafael Méndez Tejeda, scientist Dr. Luis Alexis Rodríguez Cruz and journalist Johani Carolina Ponce. The event was moderated by Perla Marvell, Spanish editor of Yale Climate Connect. Repost this storyRepublish our articles for free online or in print under a Creative Commons license. Pearl Marvell is a multimedia storyteller with over 10 years of experience as a writer, reporter, photographer and producer. Pearl earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from New York University. Source link

“Exxon gets it!” is a rallying cry that has angered and inspired climate activists for decades. They claim that since the 1970s, “Exxon knew” that man-made climate change was “real” but lied about it, claiming there was no “crisis” and continually promoted its plan to “destroy the planet” of fuels and petrochemical raw materials. [emphasis, links added] Now, campaigners say “ExxonMobil has known for years” that little plastic waste is recycled. The oil giant deceived regulators and consumers by claiming that all plastic is recyclable and that its “advanced recycling” process keeps vast amounts of plastic out of landfills. California…

A new study shows that plants have been absorbing Carbon dioxide emissions increased by 31% than previously believed. Yes, 31%- A glaring error that casts serious doubts on climate models, emissions scenarios and policy prescriptions such as net zero emissions. For years we have been told that “the science is settled” and urgent action is needed to avoid catastrophic warming. But this finding shows that our models vastly underestimate nature's ability to manage carbon dioxide. The discovery not only upends the rationale behind aggressive policies but also raises broader questions about the supposed certainties of climate science. The myth of…

Ecological activists are drafting an environmental policy wish list for a potential Harris administration, after Vice President Kamala Harris largely made her stance known throughout the presidential campaign, according to Bloomberg News. [emphasis, links added] Harris, who supported a fracking ban and other hard-line climate positions while running for president in the 2020 election cycle, and her campaign have repeatedly tried to reassure voters that she has softened on energy issues and Despite the vice president's apparent change of policy, environmentalists have mostly refrained from pressuring or protesting her. However, Green activists are currently laying out plans for a future…

Vijay Jayaraj Fossil fuels are destroying our planet. Big oil is evil. Coal is an addiction. These are baseless hyperbole in the public square as we continue to live a lifestyle dependent on hydrocarbons and their derivatives. This cognitive dissonance exists among individuals whose choices are inconsistent with their thinking. Another manifestation of dissonance is the elite’s enthusiasm for apocalyptic climate visions, spreading fear among those who are content with a “high-carbon life.” Whatever one thinks of hydrocarbons, no one can deny that substances produced from their use as energy sources or feedstocks are ubiquitous. From the plastics in smartphones…