A California-based leading eco-modernist has disputed the widespread claim that renewables are a cheap and clean energy source, arguing that it’s the opposite. Michael Shellenberger, founder of Environmental Progress, said one of the “most misleading ways that renewable salespeople sell their technology” is they claim the electricity produced by wind and solar is cheaper. However,…
The Renewable Energy ‘Paradox’: A More Costly Way Forward
Former Extinction Rebellion Figure Warns Against Repeating Europe’s Energy Mistake
A former activist in a radical climate change group has called on Australia not to follow Europe’s footsteps in relying solely on renewable energy, which she said has resulted in an energy crisis. Zion Lights, an ex Extinction Rebellion spokesperson, pointed to the “sinking ship” happening across Europe where people are “scrambling to keep our lights…
Don’t Repeat Europe’s Energy Mistakes, Warns Former Extinction Rebellion Activist
A former activist in radical climate change group, Extinction Rebellion, has called on Australia not to follow Europe’s footsteps into its current energy crisis through the aggressive pursuit of net-zero. Zion Lights, former Extinction Rebellion spokesperson, said Europe was currently a “sinking ship” that was forcing residents into “scrambling to keep” the lights on. “Europe…
Palaszczuk Must Guarantee Prices Won’t Spike After $62 Billion Clean Energy Plan: Former Leader
Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has warned the state Labor government’s A$62 billion (US$39.59 billion) clean energy plan is too risky, saying the opposition should push Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to guarantee regular mums and dads will not be forced to pay more. On Sept. 28, Palaszczuk revealed the bold plan for the state’s energy future which…
Electric Vehicles ‘Laughable’ Proposition for at Least a Decade: Expert
Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan has dismissed the possibility of electric vehicles (EVs) going mainstream in the next 10 years owing to limitations on materials and unresolved supply chain issues. “The lithium comes from one place, and it’s all processed in China. So, just building the alternate processing infrastructure … and by the way, we have…
Newsom Signs New Climate Laws, Hopes to Dominate ‘The Next Big Industry’
California’s new $53.9 billion climate agenda will allow the state to “dominate” the green industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sept. 16 before signing several new bills targeting climate change passed by the state Legislature. The governor signed the bills in Vallejo, California, alongside several state legislators at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Regional…
Denying Access to Energy: The New Normal?
Commentary Whether it’s a hot Colorado summer or a cold United Kingdom winter, the misery of “green” policies becomes an everyday reality as hapless consumers are denied access to energy. When state lawmakers and energy providers choose to increase “renewable” technologies in their energy mix, the inevitable results are grid instability, power shortages, higher prices, and a whole lot of…
What Is the ‘Climate Change’–Russiagate Connection?
The real science shows that “renewable” energy is bad for the environment, and the economic numbers show it’s even worse for humans. So why are U.S. and EU politicians pushing western civilization back into the dark ages? And where do big money and the Chinese Communist Party factor in? In this eye-opening new episode of…
United States Walking on Energy Tightrope as Biden Dumps Money Into Renewables, Warns Expert
The United States is going through a tense situation with regard to energy supply and demand, and the Biden administration is exacerbating the problem, said Jerry Simmons, president of the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance. In a recent interview for NTD’s “Capitol Report” program, Simmons pointed out that since crude oil is a global commodity, any event…
Europe’s Energy Crisis Was Created by Political Interventionism
Commentary An energy policy that bans investment in some technologies based on ideological views and ignores security of supply is doomed to a strepitous failure. The energy crisis in the European Union wasn’t created by market failures or a lack of alternatives. It was created by political nudging and imposition. Renewable energies are a positive…
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