For readers interested in greater depth regarding the minerals mining issues both nationally and globally, I would recommend Ernest Scheider's book, "The War Below."
Some questions: Was there a specific reason for cancellation of the Ambler Road project, or just hand-waving?
Assuming that the DOE is not stupid, where does it propose to get the necessary minerals for renewables production? Bryce, Mills, Doomberg and others have pointed to minerals as being the fatal flaw in the green new deal (actually, one of MANY flaws, but that's for a different blog); does the administration have so much faith in the United Nations that it is willing to sacrifice energy security for botany?
The Obama-Trump-Biden flip/flops have been going on for years; no better example exists than the Yucca Mountain Project. Every republican president (until Trump) pushed for its development; every democratic president sabotaged it, despite the fact it was mandated by Congress. Until Congress reasserts its constitutional role as the legislative power and takes back the administrative power its has relinquished to the executive branch, such flip/flops in policy will become standard.
Great recommendation, I'll add it to my list! As far as Ambler goes, I'd suspect a bit of revenge for the administration feeling pushed into approving the Willow Oil Project (which Biden admitted to approving only because they knew they couldn't legally fight it). I expect the policy right now is to try to source minerals from "allies" and to handwave human rights abuses whenever needed.
"It’s been an unnerving week with Hurricane Milton barreling through my area, but my power and internet are back, and so am I. Still, about 370,000 customers are without power as of noon 10/14/24. Feeling extra-grateful today for hot meals and hot showers!"
If only someone would write about buying a generator so you didn't have time sit in the dark. 🤔
I hope you got the sarcasm part. Indeed where it's cold enough to be dangerous you have to do something to make sure you have heat when the power is out, glad to hear the folks are safe!
Nicely done, ma'am. Thank you.
For readers interested in greater depth regarding the minerals mining issues both nationally and globally, I would recommend Ernest Scheider's book, "The War Below."
Some questions: Was there a specific reason for cancellation of the Ambler Road project, or just hand-waving?
Assuming that the DOE is not stupid, where does it propose to get the necessary minerals for renewables production? Bryce, Mills, Doomberg and others have pointed to minerals as being the fatal flaw in the green new deal (actually, one of MANY flaws, but that's for a different blog); does the administration have so much faith in the United Nations that it is willing to sacrifice energy security for botany?
The Obama-Trump-Biden flip/flops have been going on for years; no better example exists than the Yucca Mountain Project. Every republican president (until Trump) pushed for its development; every democratic president sabotaged it, despite the fact it was mandated by Congress. Until Congress reasserts its constitutional role as the legislative power and takes back the administrative power its has relinquished to the executive branch, such flip/flops in policy will become standard.
Great recommendation, I'll add it to my list! As far as Ambler goes, I'd suspect a bit of revenge for the administration feeling pushed into approving the Willow Oil Project (which Biden admitted to approving only because they knew they couldn't legally fight it). I expect the policy right now is to try to source minerals from "allies" and to handwave human rights abuses whenever needed.
Keep up the great work! Minnesota is controlled by communists - heck, the federal government is as well...
Minnesota continually shocks me. It's in such contrast to Alaska politics...
"It’s been an unnerving week with Hurricane Milton barreling through my area, but my power and internet are back, and so am I. Still, about 370,000 customers are without power as of noon 10/14/24. Feeling extra-grateful today for hot meals and hot showers!"
If only someone would write about buying a generator so you didn't have time sit in the dark. 🤔
I loved your series about purchasing generators! My folks' back home in Alaska have a standby generator and it's a godsend in cold winters.
I hope you got the sarcasm part. Indeed where it's cold enough to be dangerous you have to do something to make sure you have heat when the power is out, glad to hear the folks are safe!
Sarcasm is my second language! :)
So unfortunate and short sighted on the administration's part
Incredibly so. Biting off its nose to spite its face, unfortunately.