Beyond Extraction: How Clean Energy Ends the 10,000-Year Burn
For 10,000 years, civilization has followed the same pattern: burn something to survive. Wood, coal, oil, gas—all variations of the same story. Dig, burn, repeat. Entire economies built on combustion. Every year, we extract 15 billion tonnes of fossil fuels … Continued
Washed Away Again: Why “Rare Floods” Are Now Routine
Just a decade ago, floods like those currently devastating parts of New South Wales were classified as “1-in-100-year” events. Today, that phrase rings hollow. These so-called rare disasters are returning every 3 to 5 years. Rising sea levels are also … Continued
False Equivalency: The Material Extraction Debate in the Energy Transformation
Funded by fossil fuel lobbyists and amplified by legacy auto allies, disinformation campaigns aim to delay the clean energy transition by equating it with fossil fuels. These efforts exploit complexity and cherry-picked data to confuse the public and undermine progress. … Continued
Ashes of Empire: Coal’s Final Flame in a Changing World
Coal was the crucible of empire—black stone turned kinetic force. It summoned steam from silence, turned gears of industry, and pulled steel arteries across continents. From the belching stacks of Birmingham to the blast furnaces of Wuhan, coal was the … Continued
China’s Clean Energy Revolution and America’s Carbon Legacy
Introduction Before we begin, let me be clear: I’m not a China shill, nor am I under any illusions about the complexity of geopolitics or national interests. I was momentarily optimistic with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), … Continued
Debunked & Disarmed: The Dirty Tricks Used to Demonize Wind Energy
Wind power has become one of the world’s most important renewable energy sources, yet it faces intensifying misinformation campaigns. Let’s examine the facts. 2024 Global Electricity Generation Snapshot Key Trends Critical Context The Reality While solar plays a vital role … Continued
The Great EV Shift: 90% Adoption by 2030
🔍 30-Second Takeaway: What if I told you that even with political setbacks, EVs will dominate car sales by 2030? That’s right—despite recent challenges, the road to mass BEV adoption is still clear. Back in 2019, I projected that global … Continued
The Primary Energy Fallacy
In debates about the global energy transition, one misleading concept shows up time and time again: the “primary energy fallacy.” It’s a statistical illusion that dramatically exaggerates how much renewable energy we need to replace fossil fuels. Let’s unpack what … Continued
EV Battery Shift: China’s New Safety Standard
On April 17, 2025, China announced what is arguably the world’s most stringent EV battery safety regulation to date: GB38031-2025. Effective July 1, 2026, this new standard will mandate that EV batteries must not catch fire or explode—even in the … Continued
The Magnificent 7: EV Market Share – New Breakout Nations
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the globe, but much of the narrative has focused on dominant markets like China, Europe, and the United States. However, a silent revolution is underway in emerging economies that were virtual EV deserts … Continued