Andrew Newby
@andynewby1.bsky.social
Writer on the economics of climate change. Former European news editor at AFX News financial information service.
Did they discus global famine during the banquet?
July 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Did they discus global famine during the banquet?
Reposted by Andrew Newby
The US already devotes more than 40 million acres to growing corn for ethanol fuel production.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The US already devotes more than 40 million acres to growing corn for ethanol fuel production.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
It is a great idea for Canada to join the EU
February 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It is a great idea for Canada to join the EU
Reposted by Andrew Newby
EVs are increasingly important for car production in Germany. The country is second (by a landslide) only to China, where half of the cars produced in 2024 were (PH)EV.
Take a look at this figure and consider the impact on the German economy of 'reversing' and returning to combustion technology.
Take a look at this figure and consider the impact on the German economy of 'reversing' and returning to combustion technology.
January 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
EVs are increasingly important for car production in Germany. The country is second (by a landslide) only to China, where half of the cars produced in 2024 were (PH)EV.
Take a look at this figure and consider the impact on the German economy of 'reversing' and returning to combustion technology.
Take a look at this figure and consider the impact on the German economy of 'reversing' and returning to combustion technology.