Further discussion on this ridiculous call for investment into EV batteries:

(Sarcastic) Reader A: I am sure all of the used up batteries will provide an awesome effect on our environment after they are discarded.

Me: You may not be aware that car batteries are by far the most recycled item in our civilization (97%).

(Merely incorrect) Reader B: If everybody had an electric car there wouldn’t be enough infrastructure (generating plants) to charge them.

Me: You may be surprised to learn that we could electrify every vehicle on Earth, and only increase the total electrical load by 14%.  That’s because of the extremely high efficiency of charging and discharging batteries (over 80%) vs. the horribly low efficiency of internal combustions engines (under 25%).

 

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According to this article linked here, “advances in transparent solar cells mean that soon we might be able to install them into windows and greenhouses.”

I’m dubious. The parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that solar panels use are 7% ultraviolet, 46% visible, and 47% infrared.  This means that if you let the visible light pass through, you’re losing 46% of your efficiency.

It’s actually not quite that simple, though it’s close.  Plants don’t utilize the complete visible light spectrum (380 – 750 nm), but they do use the upper part of the UV spectrum.

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A reader notes:
The Poorest 20% of Americans Are Richer on Average Than Most European Nations. The privilege of living in the US affords poor people more material resources than the averages for most of the world’s richest nations, according to a study by The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) an economic think-tank in the United States dedicated to the “economic, ethical and legal principles of a free society.
So, is it a surprise that so many people from around the world are willing to risk their lives and the lives of their children to live here?
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As author Stephen King suggests here, the majority of U.S citizens feel much more comfortable with their lives every morning they wake up realizing that yet another day is starting–and Trump is still no longer president.

People in other developed, democratically governed countries may not appreciate how terrible the last four years were for Americans of decency, intelligence, and compassion.

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Here’s a question: How many people with money to  invest in electric transportation don’t know that EVs run on batteries?

I thought this was a joke initially, but no, these morons are actually trying to attract investors.

 

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The absurdity of modern American life engulfs each one of our lives, even if we’re too busy and distracted to see it.  Here’s an exchange of ideas that illustrates this point with laser-like precision.

We’re fortunate to have the brilliant minds of people like Trevor Noah to bring all this to our attention by wrapping it in an entertaining format.

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This article ostensibly helps the consumer make the right decision concerning a home wind turbine. Here’s the problem: the concept of small wind, i.e., wind products that generate amounts of electricity suitable for residential use, is not workable.

Various attempts were made to make this work over the past couple of decades: most legitimate, yet some fraudulent.  But even those offered with the best of intentions have failed.   (more…)

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The headline in the graphic translates into English (roughly) as “Warming trend in Germany stronger than worldwide.” (See larger graphic below.) (more…)

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Oh, I don’t think anyone’s giving up on him.  In the first place, most of his supporters are still behind him.

In addition, he has hundreds of criminal prosecutors at the federal, state and city levels who are working tirelessly to make sure he receives the justice he so richly deserves.  He can look forward to a torrent of indictments for fraud, tax evasion, election interference, campaign finance violations, obstruction, and witness tampering.  Also possible are charges for negligent homicide/manslaughter, and treason.

No one’s giving up.

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I clicked on this, hoping there might be a funny little story connected with it–only to find out that these, Life Site News, people are as serious as a heart attack.

As if my life during the pandemic weren’t tough enough, now I’m reported to be teaming with the goddamned witches and satanists to destroy our beloved republic.  I hate it when that happens.

Seriously, doesn’t it seem that the quality of Americans’ thinking just keeps getting worse?

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