Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
Clean energy advocate sharing sources and analysis on renewables, grid‑scale storage, and recycling/waste issues.
Study Predicts New Orleans Will Vanish by Century's End
While Hantavirus dominates the news, everyone missed that a new study found that New Orleans will cease to exist before the century concludes and the ocean there may move inland upwards of 62 miles. The study urges people to start relocating. I dont know how many more flashing signs people need.
Domestic Solar and Wind Protect Us; Big Oil Fuels Shortages
BigOil exploits resources and then exports it for profits while domestic supplies spiral towards shortages. In the U.S., solar and wind energy stays here, benefits us, cannot be depleted, and doesnt skyrocket gas prices…
California's Oil Imports Outsource Emissions, Undermining Reductions
California and Newsom have a dirty little secret: CA imports a lot of oil from abroad, and in particular, the middle east (~28.5% of imported oil). I love California but it is misleading when you look at Newsom’s claims about...
Gas‑price Panic Blinds Us
If even a fraction of the people who freak out about the price of gasoline would give a damn about renewables buildout, we’d never know or care about the Strait of Hormuz.
Solar Post Caps Light Up Garden Nights
I love my solar post caps. They add an epic element to my garden and orchard every night, courtesy of the sun.
Sky‑High Fuel Prices Accelerate Renewable and Low‑Carbon Shift
A lot of silver-linings happening due to sky-high fossil fuels: renewables will boom, and people are turning to lower carbon-burning modes of travel, as seen below. The energy crisis — which will worsen — is forcing people to turn to...
Oil Prices Surge While Renewables Remain Costless
Super techinical energy price action breakdown: Oil: wild upward hemorrhages Renewables: $0.00 for additional sun & wind
Cap Oil Profits as Billions Rise Amid Crisis
There should be a cap on oil company profit margins. People are getting crushed, meanwhile oil companies are reporting record profits in the billions as they cash in on the world’s energy crisis.
Oil Industry Thrives on Subsidies, Cheap Land, War Profits
The biggest grifting, handout-receiving industry in the world is no doubt the oil industry. They get state, local, and fed tax breaks; they lease arces of public lands for $10-$20/acre; they get formal subsidies, trillions in unpaid externality damages that...
World Chooses Renewables: Solar Panels Double, Batteries Surge 44%
Solar energy is booming in response to the energy crisis. Data shows battery exports from China are up 44% and Chinese exported solar panels reached 31.7 GW from 16.6 GW a month prior. It is said that people vote their true...
Trump Pushes Lunar Nuclear Reactor Despite Past Mishaps
Trump wants a nuclear fisson reactor orbiting the moon by 2028. This is not a joke either. The U.S. launched a nuclear reactor into orbit in 1965, but space-based nuclear programs were abandoned after radioactive releases. 🤦♂️ Given the supreme dedication...
War's $558B Cost Equals Year‑long Solar Power for Europe
Even at present impacts, the war in the middle east is conservatively projected to reduce global economy by $247 BILLION. The US has spent ~$30 billion; Israel has spent ~$11.5 billion, and Iran has sustained damages of ~$270 billion. The...
Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage; Hyperloop Needed Now
6 weeks. That’s when Europe runs out of jet fuel. 6 weeks. That’s when it comes obvious we should have listened more to the people and companies trying to develop high-speed public mass transit, like the hyperloop.
Fossil Fuel Assets Burn Amid Global Conflict and Crisis
Oil and gas assets are literally on fire around the world: Australia, Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, the list goes on. Fossil fuels are indeed reliable: they are targeted in war, they leak, they destroy the environment and human health, they...
Solar Needs Screws, Oil Needs Armies
It takes thousands of U.S. troops, ships, and planes to secure oil in Iran, while it takes some screws and a roof to secure solar energy.