Monthly Archives: January 2014

A Forecast of Our Energy Future; Why Common Solutions Don’t Work

Posted on January 29, 2014 by

In order to understand what solutions to our energy predicament will or won’t work, it is necessary to understand the true nature of our energy predicament. Most solutions fail because analysts assume that the nature of our energy problem is … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Intermittent Renewables (Wind and Solar PV) are a Problem

Posted on January 21, 2014 by

Intermittent renewables–wind and solar photovoltaic panels–have been hailed as an answer to all our energy problems. Certainly, politicians need something to provide hope, especially in countries that are obviously losing their supply of oil, such as the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Why EIA, IEA, and Randers’ 2052 Energy Forecasts are Wrong

Posted on January 13, 2014 by

What is the correct way to model the future course of energy and the economy? There are clearly huge amounts of oil, coal, and natural gas in the ground.  With different approaches, researchers can obtain vastly different indications. I will … Continue reading →

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Why a Finite World is a Problem

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

Why is a finite world a problem? I can think of many answers: 1. A finite world is a problem because we and all of the other creatures living in this world share the same piece of “real estate.” If humans … Continue reading →

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