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Andrew Leach: The day Alberta almost went dark

The Line • 2220 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy crisis Renewable Energy Environmental Impact
  1. Alberta almost faced a power crisis due to project delays affecting wind and solar energy generation.
  2. Cold snap increased electricity demand in Alberta, highlighting the importance of reliable energy sources.
  3. Delays in critical energy projects like Cascade and Genesee expansion contributed to the vulnerability of Alberta's grid system.

Europe angry that US profits from Ukraine proxy war while destroying EU economy

Geopolitical Economy Report • 458 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🌍 World Politics Energy crisis Economic Impact Global Alliances
  1. EU leaders are frustrated that the US is profiting from the Ukraine proxy war by selling weapons and expensive natural gas, causing economic distress in Europe.
  2. The US prioritizes its new cold war with China over EU interests, leading Europe to feel like an afterthought in US policy.
  3. Historically high energy prices in Europe are threatening to bankrupt industries, pushing companies to consider moving their operations to the United States.

Did the Energy Crisis Accelerate The Energy Transition?

Apricitas Economics • 37 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy crisis Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Fossil fuels
  1. The global economy heavily relies on fossil fuels despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources.
  2. Efficiency gains and investment due to the recent energy crisis accelerated the growth of wind and solar energy.
  3. Different countries responded to the crisis in diverse ways, with some increasing reliance on coal, hindering the energy transition.
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Navigating the complexity of our energy crisis: Towards a future of collective new Wohlstand

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy crisis Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Global impact Sustainability
  1. Our energy economy heavily relies on finite fossil fuels leading to a crisis
  2. Transitioning to renewable energy is essential but faces challenges from vested interests and political inertia
  3. The future calls for a paradigm shift towards sustainability, cooperation, and local resilience

The Honest Story of Climate Change: Part 2: With a new course towards a hopeful future

The Word Merchant • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Energy crisis Nuclear Energy
  1. Stop the fear-mongering narratives and nonsensical net-zero CO2 billions, focus on positive climate prospects for the future and invest in adaptation measures.
  2. Investments in adaptation show significant results in preventing climate casualties, while net-zero policies have yielded nothing for decades. Time to prioritize adaptation over futile mitigation efforts.
  3. Consider nuclear energy as a reliable, safe, and affordable alternative to fossil fuels. Policy should be grounded in reliable facts, highlighting the benefits of CO2 and focusing on a gradual energy transition.