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European energy crisis making it impossible to produce renewable energy equipment like solar panels

October 13, 2022 -

Photovoltaic (PV) solar technology producers across Europe are now at serious risk of going under because of soaring energy prices, which is soon to be followed by energy shortages. (Related: Banking kingpin Goldman Sachs says Europe is now in a "deindustrialization' spiral due to the energy crisis.)

Right now, upwards of 35 gigawatts' (GW) worth of PV manufacturing projects across Europe risk being "mothballed," as one report put it. Skyrocketing energy costs are making ...

New Energy Market Order: Russia, China, Iran sign over a dozen new trade agreements – mostly concerning energy

June 09, 2023 -

Moscow signed at least 10 new cooperation agreements with Iran for the benefit of both of their oil sectors by May 18. China similarly signed new cooperation agreements with Iran and is also significantly expanding its influence in the Middle East to secure sufficient hydrocarbon supplies to fuel its own economic growth. (Related: Iran's trade with BRICS nations SURGES 14% as it eyes joining bloc and divesting from the dollar.)

On May 18, Iranian Deputy Minister for Oil ...

Europe has spent hundreds of billions in energy subsidies to shield citizens from EU-caused energy crisis

February 15, 2023 -

Before Russia invaded Ukraine, EU countries and especially Germany grew reliant on Moscow's fossil fuel energy because the country did not want to tap its own resources out of fear of appearing hypocritical while it built windmill and solar panel farms. But after the invasion, the EU followed the United States' lead and imposed sanctions on Russia, including bans on purchasing cheap Russian natural gas. That left the entire continent dependent again on its own inadequate power ...

Energy drinks cause BRAIN DRAIN: here’s how

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The answer is that these chemical-laden beverages are not that safe after all – and here's why.

For one, most of them are loaded with caffeine, which Omar Eliwa, a registered pharmacists in Wisconsin, says "gives a false source of energy."

"You're getting more than what your brain can take," Eliwa says. "It will be detrimental in the long-term to memory, the aging of the cells, depletion of nutrients, and it makes you not want to eat, so it affects metabolism as well....

Feds prepare for energy and diesel shortages

December 06, 2022 -

(Article by Mac Slavo republished from SHTFPlan.com)

United States Ruling Class Warns Of Blackouts This WinterPower Blackout Risks Loom For Quarter Of All Americans

The politicians, that include congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), along with Democrat Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) wrote: “We are requesting that your Administration, led by the Secretary of Energy, present Congress with a comprehensive ...

BLACKOUT WARNING: New York’s zero emissions energy plan for 2040 will sharply reduce energy reliability while SPIKING costs for consumers

April 21, 2023 -

The New York Climate Action Council, which was tasked with implementing the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to combat so-called climate change, recently issued its Scoping Plan. It calls for hundreds of billions of dollars in state and ratepayer subsidies for renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission lines to meet the massive increases in electric demand that will occur come 2040 when the state's zero emissions climate targets reach their deadline ...

Renewables NOT ENOUGH to cover Europe’s energy needs

April 19, 2023 -

Last year's droughts in Europe caused severe declines in hydropower electricity output. In Spain, for instance, hydropower output dropped by almost half because of the droughts.

Nuclear isn't doing so swell, either. France suddenly found that years of underinvestment in maintenance would lead to emergency reactor shutdowns for repairs and maintenance.

The Electricity of France (EDF), a French multinational electric utility company, suffered a massive annual loss ...

Analysts: Biden green energy agenda could cost $1.2T

March 31, 2023 -

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 provides huge tax and investment credits for buying electric vehicles, home solar panels, heat pumps, energy-efficient home appliances and other so-called clean energy initiatives. The cost of these incentives is estimated by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to be at $369 billion between fiscal years 2022 and 2031. (Related: Biden's Inflation Reduction Act imposes fee on greenhouse gas emissions.)

But a report from multinational ...

A multipolar shift with energy and dollar disruptions

January 03, 2023 -

(Article by Victor Xing republished from Mises.org)

China’s yuan denominated Russia crude rivals Saudi imports

In 2021, China imported 79.6 million tons of crude from Russia (1.6 million barrels per day) vs. 87.6 million tons from Saudi Arabia (1.8 million barrels per day). These two producers respectively accounted for 15.5% and 17.1% of China’s total crude import at 513.2 million tons (10.3 million barrels per day), which was near Saudi Arabia’s ...

Ukrainians expect more Russian attacks on energy grid

December 02, 2022 -

During a November 28 event hosted by an important Washington-based think tank, Ukrainian officials depicted Russian strikes on the nation's energy infrastructure and listed the funds they said are still required despite billions of donations from the United States and many other nations.

"He [Vladimir Putin] is sure that this winter is a focal point for him to show that he can make sure that Ukrainians will not survive," Oksana Nechyporenko, director of the Ukraine Crisis ...

Renewable energy wind turbines are KILLING WHALES, documentary proves

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It turns out that those huge, loud metal monstrosities that litter the coastlines are killing cetaceans, including whales and dolphins.

"The film documents surprisingly loud, high-decibel sonar emitted by wind industry vessels when measured with state-of-the-art hydrophones," says producer Jonah Markowitz.

"And it shows that the wind industry's increased boat traffic is correlated directly with specific whale deaths."

Already because of the growing wind industry, ...

Super-subs: Boost your energy with these coffee substitutes

June 14, 2023 -

Rooibos

Native to South Africa, rooibos means "red bush" in the Afrikaans language. This fruity and slightly sweet tea often sold in either loose-leaf or bag form only takes 10 minutes to steep in hot water.

Rooibos also boasts a lower tannin content compared to coffee and tea. While tannins possess antioxidant properties, they also inhibit the amount of iron a person can absorb.Chicory root

Chicory can be ground, roasted and brewed as it is similar to coffee in taste ...

The dangerous fantasy of Scotland’s net zero energy transition

January 23, 2023 -

(Article by Richard Lyon republished from DailySceptic.org)

Motivated by the moral necessity and urgency of this goal, the Scottish Government is proposing a novel energy policy – its “Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan”.

This article reviews its major themes and their implications, and considers briefly the probability of success of the Scottish Government implementing it.

In 2022, due to an insufficient quantity of wind and sun, Scotland’s current ...

Germany’s energy conservation plans failing; very dark winter looms

December 16, 2022 -

The nation's 20 percent reduction target, which is the minimum necessary to avoid rolling blackouts, is not even close to being met. As a result, a lights-out scenario is almost certain at this point.

After initially scoffing at the idea of there being any problems whatsoever this winter, German officials are slowly coming around to the idea that things are going to get really ugly in the next few months due to Western sanctions against Russia.

The loss of all ...

Diesel shortages loom as energy crisis enters “perfect storm”

November 28, 2022 -

Tight refining capacity coupled with ever-depleting stockpiles bodes ominous for the coming weeks and months. If diesel supplies dwindle too low due to supply crunches, critical transportation networks such as ships, trains, and trucks will be severely impacted.

Diesel is also a power generation source for many utility companies and is also used in various capacities to heat homes and businesses in many parts of the world. (Related: In late October, Mansfield Energy ...

Energy commissioner warns: America heading toward power grid “reliability crisis”

May 09, 2023 -

There are said to be upwards of 10,000 energy projects currently in the pipeline that stand to generate more than 2,000 gigawatts (GW) of collective power. The only thing standing in the way legally speaking are the federal and state permits needed to connect these projects to the various electrical grids across the nation.

As it currently stands, the nation's total electricity output capacity is 1,250 GW, meaning the projects awaiting permitting approval stand to produce ...

New Monster Energy drink features DEMONIC symbols on its cans

March 17, 2023 -

According to SGT Report, MBC released last month its new The Beast Unleashed hard seltzer containing six percent alcohol. The product, which had four variants, was sold in 16-ounce (oz) large cans and 12 oz. slim cans. Can designs for all four variants were consistent, however, with only minor changes in the colorway.

Most prominent in the can's design was the eye of the "beast," which mirrors the Eye of Horus symbol used by the Illuminati secret society. The middle of ...

5 Simple tips to save energy, money and the environment

January 23, 2023 - energy efficiency specifications and contribute to significant energy savings. (Related: "Smart" windows made from common glass and cheap nanocrystals.)Unplug electrical appliances when not using them

The Department of Energy (DoE) estimates you could save 10 percent every month or anywhere between $100-$200 each year by unplugging appliances you're not using and this practice can also increase the useful life of your belongings.

Even when you've turned off ...

French glassmaker Duralex halts production amid energy crisis in Europe

November 09, 2022 -

"Our gas and electricity bills have risen from €3 to €13 million ($3 to $13 million) a year. The price of energy usually represents five to seven percent of our turnover. Today, it is around 46 percent. It is not tenable," Llacuna said, adding that the company has become nonviable, as it is now unable to make a profit following the staggering outlays as well as paying salaries and procurement of raw materials.

Llacuna added that during the five-month closure, Duralex ...