EVs: Current EV batteries have issues
EV batteries have a significant environmental cost. Recycling them has its own set of human and environmental problems. The bigger problem is that we still insist on using cars for…
Climate oops: “Dutch minister warns of waning public support for climate policies”
Measures to protect environment have led to stand-off between government and farmers in the Netherlands Source: Dutch minister warns of waning public support for climate policies | Financial Times The…
Evs, Education: “Exposing the structural violence of private electric automobility”
WE MUST BAN ALL PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES AND TRANSPORT SAY ACADEMIC EXPERTS. Electric vehicles are “VIOLENCE”! EVs are a source of “structural violence”: A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Exposing the structural…
Aviation: Airlines increasing passenger count per flight
Airlines are turning to bigger planes that fit more travelers to handle strong demand. Source: Airlines answer congested airports and rising costs with bigger planes Helps reduce costs by enabling…
Trust the Experts! “You Must Not ‘Do Your Own Research’ When It Comes To Science”
Yet another Expert tells us how to think. We are to Trust the Experts. Thinking on our own is wrong, double-bad think.
True: Bill Gates – “‘Better to be born 20 years from now…than any time in the past’”
I am currently reading Superabundance. The authors point out that by virtually every measure you can come up with, we are doing much better than at any time in the…
Environmental Insanity: Company wants you to ship them your compostable food waste
A new green tech startup wants us to rethink what we do with our banana peels, pepper tops and other kitchen scraps, …. Why it matters: Scraps thrown away in…
Environment: Do sandbags work to provide protection?
California has seen heavy rains, leading to flooding. Many cities have offered 10 to 20 sand bags per home. Does this work? Source: Sandbags to Protect Your Home From Flooding…
EVs: How many EV chargers needed in the U.S.
Level 1 is 110v and fully charges your EV in a day or two (if battery is very low) Level 2 is 220v and fully charges an EV overnight. Level…
EVs: A contrary perspective
Many challenging issues for EVs to replace today’s ICE vehicles. I think many of these challenges can and will be overcome – but it is fair to say we are…