California Dreamin’: Newsom’s Energy Fiasco

For those who value reliable energy, affordable living, and economic opportunity, California’s trajectory under Governor Newsom is a sobering reminder of what happens when politics takes precedence over pragmatism. Other states and nations would do well to learn from California’s mistakes rather than emulate them. The Golden State may be green, but its energy policies are leaving its citizens in the red.Re Posted From: California Dreamin’: Newsom’s Energy FiascoWatts Up With That . . . [More]

California Dreamin’: Newsom’s Energy Fiasco

For those who value reliable energy, affordable living, and economic opportunity, California’s trajectory under Governor Newsom is a sobering reminder of what happens when politics takes precedence over pragmatism. Other states and nations would do well to learn from California’s mistakes rather than emulate them. The Golden State may be green, but its energy policies are leaving its citizens in the red.Re Posted From: California Dreamin’: Newsom’s Energy FiascoWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Time for Starmer to Be Honest About What Net Zero Means: Rationing, Blackouts and Travel Restriction

The shamble at COP demonstrates that the world is moving away from the idea that hydrocarbons can be removed from a modern economy. But an accident of recent electoral politics has left Britain with a fanatical Government of Net Zero zealots. The anti-working class Labour party was returned to power with a popular vote count less than its losing Marxist leader obtained in 2019. The U.K. FIRES work demonstrates what lies in store. A resurgent America bounding ahead on cheap energy and unleashed entrepreneurial spirits will contrast with its Euro . . . [More]

Time for Starmer to Be Honest About What Net Zero Means: Rationing, Blackouts and Travel Restriction

The shamble at COP demonstrates that the world is moving away from the idea that hydrocarbons can be removed from a modern economy. But an accident of recent electoral politics has left Britain with a fanatical Government of Net Zero zealots. The anti-working class Labour party was returned to power with a popular vote count less than its losing Marxist leader obtained in 2019. The U.K. FIRES work demonstrates what lies in store. A resurgent America bounding ahead on cheap energy and unleashed entrepreneurial spirits will contrast with its Euro . . . [More]

Gosh, Really? NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling cities

Cities in the Global South tend to have less green space than cities in the Global North. This mirrors studies of the disparities within cities, sometimes referred to as the “luxury effect”: wealthier neighborhoods tend to have more green space than poorer neighborhoods. Wealthier cities also have more urban green spaces than the poorest cities,”Re Posted From: Gosh, Really? NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling citiesWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Gosh, Really? NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling cities

Cities in the Global South tend to have less green space than cities in the Global North. This mirrors studies of the disparities within cities, sometimes referred to as the “luxury effect”: wealthier neighborhoods tend to have more green space than poorer neighborhoods. Wealthier cities also have more urban green spaces than the poorest cities,”Re Posted From: Gosh, Really? NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling citiesWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Straight Outta Science Fiction: ‘The Magnetic Tornado’

While this seems like something that is out of cartoon with the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote (picture that episode with the giant magnet and tornado seeds,) this is actually real science and it is happening on Jupiter. Re Posted From: Straight Outta Science Fiction: ‘The Magnetic Tornado’Watts Up With That . . . [More]

Straight Outta Science Fiction: ‘The Magnetic Tornado’

While this seems like something that is out of cartoon with the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote (picture that episode with the giant magnet and tornado seeds,) this is actually real science and it is happening on Jupiter. Re Posted From: Straight Outta Science Fiction: ‘The Magnetic Tornado’Watts Up With That . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

Chocolate 101: The Basics of This Beloved Treat

Chocolate has a universal appeal that spans cultures and generations, making it one of the most cherished indulgences in the world. Whether you enjoy it as a bar, in a drink, or as a key ingredient in baked goods, chocolate’s versatility and rich history make it a fascinating subject. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of chocolate, from its origins to its different types. The Origins of Chocolate Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated cacao trees. They referred to cacao as the “food of . . . [More]

The Oppressed Scientist: When Emotions Replace Objectivity in Climate Research

If climate scientists want to be taken seriously, they need to stop whining about how hard their job is and start focusing on doing it well. Until then, they’re not saviors of the planet—they’re just glorified activists cloaked in lab coats, preaching a gospel of despair and self-pity.Re Posted From: The Oppressed Scientist: When Emotions Replace Objectivity in Climate ResearchWatts Up With That . . . [More]

The Oppressed Scientist: When Emotions Replace Objectivity in Climate Research

If climate scientists want to be taken seriously, they need to stop whining about how hard their job is and start focusing on doing it well. Until then, they’re not saviors of the planet—they’re just glorified activists cloaked in lab coats, preaching a gospel of despair and self-pity.Re Posted From: The Oppressed Scientist: When Emotions Replace Objectivity in Climate ResearchWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Dairy cows given synthetic additive in feed to hit net zero

Surely the safety of humans should be the number one consideration, not methane reduction?Re Posted From: Dairy cows given synthetic additive in feed to hit net zeroWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Dairy cows given synthetic additive in feed to hit net zero

Surely the safety of humans should be the number one consideration, not methane reduction?Re Posted From: Dairy cows given synthetic additive in feed to hit net zeroWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Did COP29 Delegates Trade Intimate Dinner Dates for Food?

... I have been low-key surviving off lunch and dinner date invites from my male global north friends who can afford it here. ...Re Posted From: Did COP29 Delegates Trade Intimate Dinner Dates for Food?Watts Up With That . . . [More]

Did COP29 Delegates Trade Intimate Dinner Dates for Food?

... I have been low-key surviving off lunch and dinner date invites from my male global north friends who can afford it here. ...Re Posted From: Did COP29 Delegates Trade Intimate Dinner Dates for Food?Watts Up With That . . . [More]

Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities’ Descent into Madness

Reading this treatise on the intersection of brine shrimp, queer theory, and hydrosexuality is like stepping into a postmodern fever dream—a world where actual problems like water scarcity play second fiddle to debating the eroticism of aquatic ecosystems. Buckle up; this is going to be a salty ride.Re Posted From: Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities’ Descent into MadnessWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities’ Descent into Madness

Reading this treatise on the intersection of brine shrimp, queer theory, and hydrosexuality is like stepping into a postmodern fever dream—a world where actual problems like water scarcity play second fiddle to debating the eroticism of aquatic ecosystems. Buckle up; this is going to be a salty ride.Re Posted From: Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities’ Descent into MadnessWatts Up With That . . . [More]

More ‘Settled’ Climate Science

“Climate models have greatly overestimated the solar radiation actually reaching the Southern Ocean, largely because they are not capable of correctly simulating clouds. The work done here partially closes the longstanding knowledge gap between models and observations.”Re Posted From: More ‘Settled’ Climate ScienceWatts Up With That . . . [More]

More ‘Settled’ Climate Science

“Climate models have greatly overestimated the solar radiation actually reaching the Southern Ocean, largely because they are not capable of correctly simulating clouds. The work done here partially closes the longstanding knowledge gap between models and observations.”Re Posted From: More ‘Settled’ Climate ScienceWatts Up With That . . . [More]