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Hundreds of millions of Americans are at risk of power shortages this winter if weather conditions are severe, according to a new report from grid regulator North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). [emphasis, links added] The NERC report states that nearly all residents in the Northeast, Texas and Midwest could face energy shortages if the winter is colder than normal. The main reason for the lack of grid reliability is growing demand for electricity and the replacement of coal-fired and older natural gas generators with energy-limited resources such as solar. “Foreseeable extreme cold temperatures are likely Promote existing gas supply…

From Climate Warehouse\ Mark Morano https://www.politico.eu/article/argentina-muls-paris-climate-agreement-exit-with-trump Argentina considers withdrawing from Paris climate agreement with Trump – President Javier Milei met with Trump overnight as the two countries discussed withdrawing from the landmark 2015 agreement. Baku, Azerbaijan – Argentina is considering withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, joining U.S. President-elect Trump in reconsidering the global climate accord.“We are reassessing our strategy on all issues related to climate change,” the country’s foreign minister, Gerardo Werthein, told The New York Times, adding that the country’s response to climate change There are fundamental doubts about the driving factors. The Washington Post also reported the news,…

Jon Pepper, a novelist, entrepreneur and business consultant based in New York City, tackles the topics of climate change and energy reliability in his new book, “Hostile Climate.” [Available Nov. 19, 2024] The book explores the impact of fossil fuels on the environment and the challenges countries face in transitioning to so-called green energy. It also delves into the role of media and activist journalism in shaping public opinion and influencing climate policy. Additionally, the book discusses New York City's energy crisis, the cyber threat China poses to our energy grid, and the potential consequences of global climate policy. read…

The Global Warming Policy Foundation has just published its annual review of UK weather. Once again, writer Paul Homewood finds there's nothing to panic about. [emphasis, links added] The paper examines climate trends in the UK and assesses the validity of claims that UK weather is becoming “more extreme”, using official data from the Met Office and other sources. [See 2022’s UK State Of The Weather] Findings include: • The number of days with extreme temperatures has been declining since the 1970sas more hot weather is offset by less cold weather. • Although it gets a little humid in winter,…

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres [pictured above] Launched an alarmist campaign claiming that climate change is destroying lives and economies around the world. [emphasis, links added] 'No country is immune to the effects of climate catastrophe,' Portuguese socialist Wrote Saturday. “They're killing people everywhere.” He warned that widespread death was not the only consequence of global warming, as in the global economy, Supply chain shocks caused by climate change also “increase costs everywhere.” “The sharp decline in harvests has pushed up food prices everywhere,” he continued. “Everywhere a house is destroyed it’s going to increase insurance premiums.” The inevitable…

A recent article published by Jacksonville news affiliate News4Jax suggested that children's television programs should promote more climate awareness and environmental content in order to “empower” them to take action on these issues. [emphasis, links added] This simply promotes more radical content, of which there is already plenty. It doesn't help that young people are already fearful of the future. The article, titled “Young Children and Television: Making Screen Time Matter for Children Concerned about Climate Change,” quickly introduces the idea that most children are scared for their future because of climate change. News4Jax writes that a recent survey found…

from CFACT David Wojik Trillions of dollars in fantasy financial negotiations are becoming increasingly complex and uncertain, which makes sense because reaching a deal may be impossible. At the beginning, the co-chairs of the negotiating group submitted a 9-page draft text on the New Collective Quantitative Targets (NCQG) for climate finance. Subsequently, numerous negotiators added their proposed changes or additional text, and the draft grew to 34 pages. What's eerie is that most of the growth isn't extra text. It is an optional language for existing text. Many of these options are not simple edits; they are distinct texts. The…

COP29 calls for more than $1 trillion in annual climate compensation A major theme of COP29 was that the world should set a “new collective quantifiable goal” in which successful countries pay more than $1 trillion a year to poor countries to: [some emphasis, links added] 1) compensate for climate-related damage, and 2) Build a new “green energy” economy. In other words, climate compensation. What would $1 trillion in annual climate compensation mean to you and your family? Assuming that high-income households (>$50 per day) pay this amount on average, Your household must pay more than $5,000 in climate compensation…

For more than 50 years, Florida and other sunny Southern states have experienced a migratory pattern: an influx of snowbirds, a not-uncommon breed among northern state residents who flock to escape winter. Head south with your fellow sunbirds. But now, the opposite trend is setting in: Spurred by the escalating impacts of climate change, some sunbirds are migrating. New research sheds light on demographic changes across the South, particularly in places already severely affected by climate change, such as Florida and Texas. Heat appears to have played a role in this northward migration, but that doesn't tell the full story—people…

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides care to veterans and their families. But providing this care can be complicated during floods, which are becoming more common as the climate warms. Derrick Jaastad is with the VHA Office of Emergency Management. Jaastad: “For example, when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, it dropped more than 40 inches of rain. The Veterans Administration Medical Center is located on a hill, so there was no flooding. However, it was difficult for us to get food and nutrients… medical center. To help prevent similar situations at some of the country's most vulnerable facilities, the…