Switzerland imports most of its energy from European neighbors. If you’ve been paying attention, the “neighbors” are preparing for shortages and blackouts, so there’s little or nothing left for Switzerland to buy. So, what to do? The Swiss have a plan—COVID-like lockdowns without the internet or television.
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Why Would Germany Dismantle a Wind Farm to Expand a Coal Mine?
Germany is losing the war on cheap energy. The headlines are everywhere. “Wind farm in Germany is being dismantled to expand coal mine.” The center-right has embraced it as a poster child for failure, and why not. What’s more iconic than pulling down useless wind machines to mine more coal?
Irony Alert: Does the “Wind Drought” Mean the End of ‘Global Warming’?
“Who’s trippin’ down the streets of the city, Smilin’ at everybody she sees? Who’s reachin’ out to capture a moment? Everyone knows it’s Windy.” Except when it’s not. Europe went all-in on wind machines to power the future, and now they may not have one.
Europe Committed to Replacing Russian Fossil Fuel Dependence With … Rolling Blackouts in Freezing Temps?
There is a narrative percolating through the internet that ‘Europe’ should have enough natural gas this winter. They spent a small fortune to fill storage tanks (infrastructure) built for this sort of thing, much of it with LNG from the US. So why is the BBC prepping scripts to calm folks during blackouts?
Irony Alert: Thanks to the High Cost of Renewable Energy, Europe Can’t Afford to Make Renewable Energy
Comedian George Carlin had a very old joke that went something like this. Is God so powerful that he can make a rock so large that he himself can’t lift it? It was spun as the sort of question a smart-assed kid would ask in Sunday School, but it has genuine real-world applications for the energy industry.
God Forgive the Americans for Exploding Nord Stream 2
I have entitled this article “God forgive the Americans,” but I don’t really see any basis for forgiveness. They caused an ecological disaster on September 26, 2022, by sabotaging a Russian gas pipeline, known as Nord Stream 2.
Pay Attention America: Winter is Coming and Green Energy Can’t Keep Europe Warm
If ever there was a dead donkey to kick again, it’s this one, especially in the Northeast. Windfarms and solar installations will never keep us warm in the Winter. Absent a nuclear ramp-up with some hydro and natural gas backup, the all-electric future is not one coming soon, but Winter is!
Dependent On Russia
Hungary can’t ban Russian gas and oil because 85% of its natural gas and over 56% of its oil comes from Russia, making it the most dependent of the Euro nations on that source. All of Europe is at some level dependent on Russia, and there is no way around it. Unless of course, Biden unlocks American oil and gas production.
Biden Promised Europe “15 Billion Cubic Meters” of Natural Gas This Year … From Where FJB?
Biden’s war on the American economy started with his Day One Executive Orders hobbling the oil and gas industry. The plan was to make it so expensive that they’d have an easier time pushing non-green pricier energy solutions. Part of that plan is working.
We Cannot Lose Sight of the Ukrainian People
Three weeks ago, the people of Ukraine were going about their everyday lives. They went to school, worked, shopped, worshipped, and played. They lived in an independent country caught in the middle. They are not Europeans. They are not Russians.
Fighting for Its Life
Outnumbered and outgunned but the brave people of Ukraine are still fighting for their freedom and their national life. Massive Russian military forces are meeting heavy resistance, and the people of the world are inspired by their courage and patriotism.
Biden Hands Russia Another Victory
One of Russia’s critical pieces of leverage is energy. Europe is dependent on Putin. Trump’s energy policy had begun to kneecap that advantage, but Biden has done everything in his power to give Russia the upper hand.
Fighting for Individual Freedom: Europe is more America than… America?
Millions? Hundreds of thousands, at the least. Across Europe, people are protesting. No, not for George Floyd (who may have died from COVID). They’ve had it with the political response to SARS CoV2 (again, not George Floyd). No more vaccine mandates or passports.
C’Mon Man, A US President Bans Travel From South Africa and It’s Not Racist?
A sitting US President has just diminished the US in the eyes of the world by expanding his travel ban. A new ‘Africa’ ban “is designed to make it harder for black and brown people to immigrate to the United States.” It’s a disgrace.
Lockdowns are Totally Worth It … Did I Misspell That?
2020 has been one of the worst years in modern history. Many, many things went wrong. It almost feels like our government is attacking us. If it was only the year of COVID-19… but that does not begin to cover it…. Now does it?
Do Masks Have an Effect? Yes. Is It the Magical Effect the Panic-Porn Purveyors Claim They Have? No
From Ed Mosca’s post – “Sununu … Along With The Press, The Dems, And The RINOs … Politicize the Death of Dick Hinch” – commenter Bryan W had this to say in response to resident Bernie-Bro Bruce Currie about mask-wearing…emphasis mine:
Progressives Want Us to Be More Like Europe – “EU Coronavirus Cases Twice As Bad As US”
A lot of us just want to be left alone but Progressives refuse to do so. As reported before, they keep yammering that we need to be more like Europe. Especially in terms of WuFlu where lockdowns and mask mandates have been almost universal.
Top Health Officials in Europe: “Masks Aren’t Helpful in Beating COVID-19”
Democrats love Europe except when they don’t. This might be one of those times. “Face masks in public places are not necessary, based on all the current evidence,” said Coen Berends, spokesman for the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.” – “There is no benefit, and there may even be negative impact.”
Top Crowdlending Platforms in Europe
Peer to peer lending is today among the most favorite platforms for investing and borrowing money because it is automated and returns are better than a savings account. Today, the majority of peer to peer lending sites are located in Europe, probably because the concept originated from the continent. Though they are located in Europe, most … Read more
Data Point: So the next time Democrats (especially NH ones) say we need policies like Europe
Decisions have consequences. So do policies. And while Democrats all over keep insisting that “we’re the only industrialized nation that doesn’t <insert their latest policy complaint here>”, they aren’t all that willing to talk about the consequences of their policies.
Like Venezuela (but the right people haven’t done Socialism right – WE CAN DO IT! Just ask Molly Kelly, the financial advisor genius). And, pretty much, most of Europe. So, why do the Dems want us to be more like them when our standard of living (mostly) is far better than theirs?