Green Energy Was MIA Amid Raging Winter Storms And Higher Energy Demand
Renewable energy was unable to generate sufficient power to meet elevated energy demand during Christmas Eve snowstorms that pummeled the northeastern U.S. and Texas. Although wind turbines, solar panels, and other forms of green energy have been consistently touted by…
Global warming myths, disinformation and lies circulated in 2022 – USA TODAY
Climate change hasn’t always been so polarizing and even today relatively few Americans deny global warming is real. Experts say easily disprovable narratives about the climate keeps circulating. These lies and distortions target renewable energy, economics and political polarization. There…
As heat waves hit U.S. and Europe, leaders split on climate change – The Washington Post
Listen 10 min Comment on this story Comment Gift Article As summer temperatures spiked in Oklahoma — heading toward at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday — the city of Tulsa pondered what to do about its 36-hole municipal golf…
Texans Told Not To Charge Cars During Heatwave As Wind Speeds Slow
Tesla is asking all Texas-based customers to avoid charging their electric vehicles during certain times of the day as the Lone Star State is currently experiencing a massive heatwave that is straining its electrical power grid. On Wednesday, The Verge…
Here’s How Climate Change Could Lead to More Blackouts – Green Matters
Investing in renewable energy to support power grids and prevent blackout damage has already been realized in several states. For example, in February 2021, VICE reported that an investigation by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) discovered that “every…
Shell, the Oil Giant, Will Sell Renewable Energy to Texans
HOUSTON — Shell said on Tuesday that it would begin selling electricity generated from renewable sources to residents and businesses in Texas, a move that brings the European oil company’s shift to green energy to the U.S. market. The announcement…
Texas’ Insane Heat Wave Shows Our Grid Isn’t Ready for Climate Change – The Texas Observer
For three generations of one Fort Worth family, the effects of climate change are readily apparent. Christopher Gomez, 22, recalls talking to his grandmother about how their city’s typical weather has changed over their lifetimes. When his grandmother was young,…
Blackouts Occur When Green Energy Fails
Previews of what will happen when green energy fails are popping up all over the world. It’s not a pretty picture of the future. Lessons from California, Texas, Europe, and Australia show that if the “Keep it in the ground”…
Climate at the ballot box – POLITICO – Politico
Editor’s Note: Morning Energy is a free version of POLITICO Pro Energy’s morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 6 a.m. The POLITICO Pro platform combines the news you need with tools you can use to…
Texan voters unsure if state can tackle power grid issues
(University of Houston) Texan voters prioritize weatherization and winterization of the electric grid in the latest survey from the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs. However, voters doubt the Texas Legislature and Governor can effectively execute policy supporting this.
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