COVID-19 vaccines are not proving to be as effective as expected: Gail Tverberg explains why
“Current vaccines have been badly oversold. They can be expected to make the mutation problem worse, and they don’t stop the spread of variants.” — No 2763 by fw, August … Continue reading
Gail Tverberg — Why Collapse Occurs: Piecing together a story based on many years of study
“Once we understand the ‘real issue’ we will grasp why the current economy is close to collapse.” — No 2718 Posted by fw, March 11, 2021 — “Collapse is a … Continue reading
Why major parts of the world economic system appear headed for collapse — Gail Tverberg explains
“Today’s economy is like a down escalator on which most citizens are trying to walk up — and really want to get off.” — No 2693 Posted by fw, December … Continue reading
Moving the global economy from fossil fuels to a Green Energy future isn’t possible: Gail Tverberg explains
Belief that the world economy can transition to Green Energy is based on ten misunderstandings. No 2643 Posted by fw, July 19, 2020 “Let’s look at a few [ten to … Continue reading
Ten reasons why the Green New Deal’s focus on renewables won’t work
Researcher Gail Tverberg explains the problems with GND’s proposed transition to wind, hydroelectric, and solar. No 2527 Posted by fw, October 1, 2019 “The reasons why the Green New Deal … Continue reading
When it comes to fully explaining the global predicament we’re facing, the story is totally inaccurate
Our focus on climate change as the main problem has diverted our attention from significant other resource and environmental problems. No 2472 Posted by fw, May 10, 2019 “The climate … Continue reading
High cost of Wind and Solar energy is a “deal killer”, says Gail Tverberg
Wind and solar are like a high-cost placebo — people will think we are treating the problem. No 1884 Posted by fw, February 1, 2017 “In my opinion, the time has … Continue reading
Our fossil fuel driven economic growth system is reaching limits, but in a way few understand
If we don’t understand the problem, there’s a risk the whole system will collapse, and renewables won’t save us. No 1636 Posted by fw, April 8, 2016 “People hate to think … Continue reading
“It is hard to create large enough quantities of new renewables. We have practically nowhere to go”
Gail Tverberg’s latest analysis of our energy options confirms difficult challenges ahead No 1255 Posted by fw, February 9, 2015 “Now we have practically nowhere to go. Natural gas cannot … Continue reading
“At best, green solutions can help us avoid finite limits for a little while longer,” concludes expert analyst
The problem, says Gail Tverberg, is that statements about green energy are often overly optimistic No 1197 Posted by fw, November 22, 2014 “Expectations for wind and solar PV need … Continue reading
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