The carbon vs silicon election

Our energy future is at stake.

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|2020-10-12T07:43:44-04:00October 10th, 2020|Comments Off on The carbon vs silicon election

Senate sets table laden with green pork

The US Senate is sitting on what could quickly become the biggest green pork giveaway in history, but it is almost impossible to see, let alone discuss or criticize.

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|2020-10-04T06:56:39-04:00October 1st, 2020|Comments Off on Senate sets table laden with green pork

Wind turbines generate mountains of waste

Blade waste, rare earths, other factors prove wind is no more green than solar

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|2020-09-29T09:20:42-04:00September 28th, 2020|Comments Off on Wind turbines generate mountains of waste

EP 105: Michael Shellenberger of Environmental Progress

In Episode 105 of District of Conservation, Gabriella Hoffman spoke to Michael Shellenberger—bestselling author and founder & president of Environmental Progress.  Shellenberger came on to discuss his book, Apocalypse Never, his work with Environmental Progress, why he changed his mind on renewable energy, why he advocates for nuclear energy, the truth about wildfires out West and what the future of environmentalism looks like.   Listen below WATCH   Subscribe to the podcast.  Environmental Progress Website.  Follow Mike on Twitter.    Buy Apocalypse Now Get tickets for Climate Hustle 2.   Credit: Zoom/Michael Shellenberger

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|2020-09-21T12:34:18-04:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off on EP 105: Michael Shellenberger of Environmental Progress

ENERGYCAST: Can widespread battery storage be stable?

The large-scale battery storage folks make their case. Listen now.

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|2020-09-21T12:32:12-04:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off on ENERGYCAST: Can widespread battery storage be stable?

Solar panels generate mountains of waste — and heat the planet

They also heat the planet, blanket wildlife habitats and cause other ecological damage.

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|2020-09-19T08:49:06-04:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off on Solar panels generate mountains of waste — and heat the planet

ENERGYCAST: Geothermal energy — Subterranean steam

Everyone seems to love geothermal energy. Why is it such a small part of the energy mix?

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|2020-09-17T07:38:13-04:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off on ENERGYCAST: Geothermal energy — Subterranean steam

ENERGYCAST: Reliable renewables? Duke Energy’s renewable control center

Welcome Jay Dauenhauer's Energy Cast to CFACT.org.  We hope you enjoy his informative explanation and analysis of the realities, potentials and pitfalls of how vital energy is produced and consumed.  Let's take a listen!

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|2020-09-11T11:56:38-04:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off on ENERGYCAST: Reliable renewables? Duke Energy’s renewable control center

Utopian targets and dystopian outcomes: California brown-outs

All told, power plants with the ability to produce almost 6,000 megawatts, or about 15 percent of the electricity on California’s grid, were reported as being offline when temperatures surged last Friday

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|2020-09-10T17:20:55-04:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off on Utopian targets and dystopian outcomes: California brown-outs

The blackouts are coming! The blackouts are coming!

As Paul Revere warned, this emergency is real.

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|2020-09-10T08:39:02-04:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off on The blackouts are coming! The blackouts are coming!

The GND would ground Air Force One

Just intermittent electricity will ground transportation and commerce.

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|2020-09-01T23:37:43-04:00September 2nd, 2020|Comments Off on The GND would ground Air Force One

Reuse, recycle, or just reduce solar panel waste?

Is solar power truly Green?

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|2020-09-01T00:27:41-04:00August 29th, 2020|Comments Off on Reuse, recycle, or just reduce solar panel waste?

California reveals the sad reality of “renewables”

They ought to make a movie. “Lights! Camera! Action!” Lights? Lights! Can we have some lights here?

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|2020-08-28T09:11:43-04:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off on California reveals the sad reality of “renewables”

Blackouts: Green California has the nation’s worst power grid

In 2018, 19% of California’s electricity came from rooftop and utility-scale solar installations, the highest percentage in the nation. But by 6:30 p.m. each day, that solar output approaches zero.

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|2020-08-22T08:09:08-04:00August 21st, 2020|Comments Off on Blackouts: Green California has the nation’s worst power grid

Chinese-owned wind farm in Devils River, Texas threatens power grid and more

Houston-based GH America Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese Guanghui Industry Investment Group.

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|2020-08-18T12:58:09-04:00August 18th, 2020|Comments Off on Chinese-owned wind farm in Devils River, Texas threatens power grid and more
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